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 has been writing for the human interest desk since 2019 and is currently the head of the desk. He graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, with a degree in Literature in English in 2016. 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.

6010 articles published since 08 Jan 2019

Author's articles

Apple Event: Lady handles new iPhone 15 pink version, operates it, excited about USB-C

Apple Event: Lady handles new iPhone 15 pink version, operates it, excited about USB-C

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a year ago

Man relocates to Canada to work and study on student visa, wakes up early, goes to class

Man relocates to Canada to work and study on student visa, wakes up early, goes to class

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a year ago

iPhone 15 vs iOS 16: Nigerian man screams in regret as iPhone says "sim not supported" after upgrade

iPhone 15 vs iOS 16: Nigerian man screams in regret as iPhone says "sim not supported" after upgrade

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a year ago

iPhone 15 pro release: Nigerian lady buys iPhone 14 Pro Max worth over N1m, screams in video

iPhone 15 pro release: Nigerian lady buys iPhone 14 Pro Max worth over N1m, screams in video

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a year ago

Mum dances with joy as 3 kids resume school after long break, they carry bags, wear white socks

Mum dances with joy as 3 kids resume school after long break, they carry bags, wear white socks

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a year ago

Lady gets international passport, secures student visa, relocates to Canada: "Please enlighten us"

Lady gets international passport, secures student visa, relocates to Canada: "Please enlighten us"

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a year ago

Lady leaves job with juicy salary, gets visa, relocates to Canada: "I was earning N500k at startup"

Lady leaves job with juicy salary, gets visa, relocates to Canada: "I was earning N500k at startup"

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a year ago

A Nigerian lady whose mother wanted better opportunities for her resigned from her job and relocated abroad, and it became one of the best decisions for her.

Verydarkman loses TikTok account after criticising Uche Jombo, Nkechi Blessing, skincare products

Verydarkman loses TikTok account after criticising Uche Jombo, Nkechi Blessing, skincare products

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a year ago

A popular TikTok influencer Verydarkman who has been sensitising the public on the need to only buy approved skincare products lost his TikTok account.

Man gives woman N100k cash, she collects it, shows no appreciation and argues with helper

Man gives woman N100k cash, she collects it, shows no appreciation and argues with helper

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a year ago

A woman who got N100k from a man and did not show much appreciation said she was worth more. People said they would not give her anything with such an attitude.

Pretty lady shows off flight ticket after booking early, relocates to UK: "My dream country"

Pretty lady shows off flight ticket after booking early, relocates to UK: "My dream country"

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a year ago

A lady relocated to the UK with enough things that she needed for her travel. She even visited a local market and bought clothes. People rejoiced over her blessings.

Man speaks to Alexa, it greets mum in Urhobo language, switches on fan, gives weather report

Man speaks to Alexa, it greets mum in Urhobo language, switches on fan, gives weather report

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a year ago

A young man surprised his mother who visited him from the village. He activated Amazon Alexa voice to welcome her home. The bot switched on a fan for her.

Nigerian lady relocates to UK, works multiple shifts in supermarket, restaurant, traffic department

Nigerian lady relocates to UK, works multiple shifts in supermarket, restaurant, traffic department

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a year ago

A Nigerian lady working multiple jobs in the UK to earn a living said that she loved the country regardless. Others who knew what she went through praised her.

After Guinness World Record approved Nigerian man's application, he started reading for 145 hours

After Guinness World Record approved Nigerian man's application, he started reading for 145 hours

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a year ago

A Nigerian man John Obot who wanted to read for 145 hours to set a new record, has started. He had read many hours and taken a break. He is on a mission.

Lady and her monkey play, pet dresses like girl, wear earrings and clothes: "I like your boyfriend"

Lady and her monkey play, pet dresses like girl, wear earrings and clothes: "I like your boyfriend"

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a year ago

A lady stirred massive reactions online after she showed off a monkey and her playing like two sisters. People said that the pet and the human fit each other.

Pretty lady serves her gateman jollof, fried rice with meat and stew: "she did not show his face"

Pretty lady serves her gateman jollof, fried rice with meat and stew: "she did not show his face"

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a year ago

A Nigerian lady was praised online for the way she served her gateman good food for one straight week. Many said they would love to work for her.

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