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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

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Man who was jobless at 39 and homeless gets big job at 41, earns 6-figure salary years after

Man who was jobless at 39 and homeless gets big job at 41, earns 6-figure salary years after

People

4 years ago

2 of my Muslim friends were my bridesmaids - Christian lady says they attended Catholic service on wedding day

2 of my Muslim friends were my bridesmaids - Christian lady says they attended Catholic service on wedding day

People

4 years ago

This is the note he gave me - Man shares photos of useful tips dad wrote him when he was going for interview

This is the note he gave me - Man shares photos of useful tips dad wrote him when he was going for interview

People

4 years ago

After years abroad, young man finally becomes American citizen, many celebrate him online

After years abroad, young man finally becomes American citizen, many celebrate him online

People

4 years ago

Young lady pays mother emotional visit after returning from mission as US soldier, woman shouts in video

Young lady pays mother emotional visit after returning from mission as US soldier, woman shouts in video

People

4 years ago

Man serving jail term in US prison writes his girlfriend love note, lady shares photo of flowers he sent

Man serving jail term in US prison writes his girlfriend love note, lady shares photo of flowers he sent

People

4 years ago

You’re a failure if you are waiting for the govt to help you, still living with your parents - Popular pastor

You’re a failure if you are waiting for the govt to help you, still living with your parents - Popular pastor

People

4 years ago

The founder and leader of Prophetic Hill Chapel International, Prophet Nigel Gaisie, has listed ten things he considered a failure if not achieved in life.

Young mother bags degree despite giving birth during her final exams, pushing through challenges

Young mother bags degree despite giving birth during her final exams, pushing through challenges

People

4 years ago

Shireen Ebrahim shared a story of an inspiring young mother on the popular Facebook page, #ImStaying, which had many people applauding her great achievements.

I became a taxi driver because I couldn't get money to register for JAMB - Nigerian lady reveals in video

I became a taxi driver because I couldn't get money to register for JAMB - Nigerian lady reveals in video

People

4 years ago

A young lady has revealed that she became a taxi diver beause she could not afford money to register for JAMB. Many people sympathised with her codition online.

Top American stars Brandy & Tasha vibed hard to Tiwa Savage's Somebody's Son, dance in video, Nigerians react

Top American stars Brandy & Tasha vibed hard to Tiwa Savage's Somebody's Son, dance in video, Nigerians react

Entertainment

4 years ago

Tiwa Savage is getting all the attention with her latest Somebody's Son song. In a recent video, top American artists like Brandy danced to the new single.

Kind lady spoils maid with gifts, treats her to wonderful food on her birthday, photos go viral

Kind lady spoils maid with gifts, treats her to wonderful food on her birthday, photos go viral

People

4 years ago

Katlego Ntloedibe went all out on her “house manager's” birthday, showing gratitude for all she does for the family. People got all the feels seeing the post.

Lady fires prayers on husband in video at their wedding reception, wishes him favour in the presence of guests

Lady fires prayers on husband in video at their wedding reception, wishes him favour in the presence of guests

People

4 years ago

A Nigerian lady has stirred much reactions online as she prayed for her husband on their wedding day, wishing him the best. She said nations will come to him.

After 26 years, man finds out who his biological father is, sends DM on social media to tell him

After 26 years, man finds out who his biological father is, sends DM on social media to tell him

People

4 years ago

A Twitter user named Cameron shared the story of how he finally met his biological father at 26. He said he now has 2 fathers, including the one who raised him.

Son makes it after he went around looking for job under sun years ago, builds his mother a house

Son makes it after he went around looking for job under sun years ago, builds his mother a house

People

4 years ago

Indod' Ayshisi, a man from the Eastern Cape, went through a time where he never thought he would ever be able to build his mother the house he promised her.

Son who always asks father if he can join him at work gets opportunity to do so, dad dresses him in photos

Son who always asks father if he can join him at work gets opportunity to do so, dad dresses him in photos

People

4 years ago

A dad obliged his son one day and took him to work so that he can pretend to be a site manager for once. The kid was happy. He was paid a wage for showing up.

Joseph Omotayo