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Joseph Omotayo

Education: Bachelor of Arts Literature-in-English, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife (2012-2016), Google News Initiative (GNI) News Lab Advance digital reporting workshop (2024)

Experience: Critical Literature Review (Head reviewer) 2010-2014, The234Project (Writer) 2016-2017, Coordinator of OAU The234Project Essay contest (2017), Afridiaspora (Chief Reviewer, 2016-2018), Dubawa Fact checking fellow (2022)

Awards: Best editor and writer (Legit.ng, 2020), My Favourite Nigerian Character in a Book Contest (2011), Unoma Azuah’s Edible Bones Book Review Prize (2013)

Joseph Omotayo is a journalist who has been writing on human interest topics since 2019. He graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, with a degree in Literature in English in 2016. He is the head of Human Interest and Diaspora Desk at Legit. He once worked for Afridiaspora, OlisaTV & CLR. He is a 2022/2023 Kwame Karikari Fact-Checking fellow. He can be reached via: joseph.omotayo@corp.legit.ng.

5440 articles published since 08 Jan 2019

Author's articles

It's about service to humanity - Nigerian man serving in US Army who surprised his wife speaks

It's about service to humanity - Nigerian man serving in US Army who surprised his wife speaks

People

4 years ago

She invited 3 of her friends to our date, now I'm about to marry one of them - Young man stirs reactions

She invited 3 of her friends to our date, now I'm about to marry one of them - Young man stirs reactions

People

4 years ago

I'm a graduate but I regret not learning handwork, it's sweet business in Canada - Man living abroad reveals

I'm a graduate but I regret not learning handwork, it's sweet business in Canada - Man living abroad reveals

Entertainment

4 years ago

Dad who has been 'backing' his son to school since he was a kid cries after getting new vehicle gift

Dad who has been 'backing' his son to school since he was a kid cries after getting new vehicle gift

People

4 years ago

I want to be like Tyson & Anthony Joshua - 12-year-old Nigerian girl who beat boy in boxing match says in video

I want to be like Tyson & Anthony Joshua - 12-year-old Nigerian girl who beat boy in boxing match says in video

People

4 years ago

My grandma must not see this: Reactions as black cat stands on baby, massages kid's back in funny video

My grandma must not see this: Reactions as black cat stands on baby, massages kid's back in funny video

People

4 years ago

Them dey get license? Reactions as man becomes barber in America at 20, shows off his certificate with joy

Them dey get license? Reactions as man becomes barber in America at 20, shows off his certificate with joy

People

4 years ago

A young man stirred massive reactions on Twitter after he rejoiced that he got a license in America to become a barber. People congratulated him for the success

Please tell Otedola & Dangote to support my business with capital - Man says in DJ Cuppy's comment section

Please tell Otedola & Dangote to support my business with capital - Man says in DJ Cuppy's comment section

People

4 years ago

A Nigerian man confidently went under Cuppy's post on Twitter and pleaded with her to reach out to her Daddy and Aliko Dangote to help his egg-selling business.

Nigerian lady makes many smile, feeds 252 people jollof rice & 2 meat each, photos stir reactions

Nigerian lady makes many smile, feeds 252 people jollof rice & 2 meat each, photos stir reactions

People

4 years ago

A Nigerian is putting smiles on people's faces during the 2022 Ramadan fast. On Wednesday, April 6, she packed free food for over 200 people and shared photos.

I was jobless for many years after school - Nigerian man who 'begged' Davido for N1m to support his business

I was jobless for many years after school - Nigerian man who 'begged' Davido for N1m to support his business

People

4 years ago

A young man who proposed Davido for N1m for his football viewing centre revealed that Nigerians on social media showed him massive support and sent him N305,000

American man says he won't eat during entire lent period, has been surviving on only beer

American man says he won't eat during entire lent period, has been surviving on only beer

People

4 years ago

Dell Hall from Ohio has, for the fourth year running, chosen to skip food during the Lent period and survive on beer only. So far, he has lost over 11 kilos.

Bet9ja website hit by suspected Russian hackers, Nigerians react bitterly about their source of income

Bet9ja website hit by suspected Russian hackers, Nigerians react bitterly about their source of income

People

4 years ago

The Punch has said that suspected Russian hackers hit Nigeria's number one betting website. An official statement said their users have been unable to log in.

Ketanji Brown Jackson becomes first black female supreme court judge in America, Biden hugs her in video

Ketanji Brown Jackson becomes first black female supreme court judge in America, Biden hugs her in video

People

4 years ago

Ketanji Brown Jackson has made history as the first black woman on the Supreme Court. Joe Biden hugged her after her confirmation. Many people praised her.

Young man graduates with 4.85 CGPA from EKSU, praises God for his success, shares photos

Young man graduates with 4.85 CGPA from EKSU, praises God for his success, shares photos

People

4 years ago

A Nigerian man was praised online after he emerged as the overall best graduating student with a CGPA of 3.85. He said he looks forward to the future with hope.

Billionaire conversation: Dangote, other rich men shake hands as they arrive for Otedola's mum's birthday

Billionaire conversation: Dangote, other rich men shake hands as they arrive for Otedola's mum's birthday

People

4 years ago

A video of Femi Otedola welcoming his friends to his mother's 90th birthday celebration stirred reactions on social media about belonging to the right circle.

Joseph Omotayo