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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.

5941 articles published since 08 Jan 2019

Author's articles

"Finally it's my turn": Nigerian hairdresser gets UK visa, travels out, collects N19k per braid

"Finally it's my turn": Nigerian hairdresser gets UK visa, travels out, collects N19k per braid

People

2 years ago

Lady gets N500k & sponsorship, breaks down in tears, kneels to thank man for blessing her

Lady gets N500k & sponsorship, breaks down in tears, kneels to thank man for blessing her

People

2 years ago

"That euro will pay rent o": Rich young man gives out €200 to people abroad, makes them happy

"That euro will pay rent o": Rich young man gives out €200 to people abroad, makes them happy

People

2 years ago

"I want this in Aberdeen": Lady in UK visits market that looks like Nigeria, gets yam for N24k, plantain N34k

"I want this in Aberdeen": Lady in UK visits market that looks like Nigeria, gets yam for N24k, plantain N34k

People

2 years ago

"Did you use agent?" Nigerian lady applies for Canadian visa, gets it, packs her bags and relocates abroad

"Did you use agent?" Nigerian lady applies for Canadian visa, gets it, packs her bags and relocates abroad

People

2 years ago

"Thank you to my man": Woman who was only planning for 1 kid delivers 4 cute babies

"Thank you to my man": Woman who was only planning for 1 kid delivers 4 cute babies

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Baby with cute eyes disobeys mum, quickly adjusts when she heard her dad's voice inside car

Baby with cute eyes disobeys mum, quickly adjusts when she heard her dad's voice inside car

People

2 years ago

A clip showing how a baby reacted to her father's voice in the presence of her mother has stirred massive reactions online. The woman said she is his favourite.

Pretty lady without hands dances, whines waist sweetly to music, many love her happiness

Pretty lady without hands dances, whines waist sweetly to music, many love her happiness

People

2 years ago

A pretty lady without hands surprised many people as she danced happily without minding who was watching her amputated shoulders. Many loved her cheerfulness.

"I'm happy": Young lady hugs man who looks like Portable, thinks he's real zazzu master

"I'm happy": Young lady hugs man who looks like Portable, thinks he's real zazzu master

People

2 years ago

A Nigerian lady was very happy when she saw a man who looked like popular singer, Portable. She excitedly hugged him. Many people found the encounter funny.

"That cream is powerful": Transformation video of Nigerian lady who stopped bleaching her skin

"That cream is powerful": Transformation video of Nigerian lady who stopped bleaching her skin

People

2 years ago

A lady who used to bleach her skin had a very beautiful skin after she stopped and her skin became black. Many people argued over her transformation looks.

Man pays N8m for fake Canadian employment letter, his document leaks, stopped from entering country

Man pays N8m for fake Canadian employment letter, his document leaks, stopped from entering country

People

2 years ago

A man unknowingly paid N8m for a fake Canadian employment letter. When he presented it, he was stopped for travelling to Canada for 10 years for false info.

"I met my hubby online": Man who entered lady's Facebook DM proposes to her, she cries for joy

"I met my hubby online": Man who entered lady's Facebook DM proposes to her, she cries for joy

People

2 years ago

A young lady who met a man on Facebook cried tears of joy as the lover proposed to her as a surprise. Many people on TikTok rejoiced with the young lovers.

Nigerian girl emerges as best student, gets many awards during graduation, people praise her

Nigerian girl emerges as best student, gets many awards during graduation, people praise her

People

2 years ago

A short TIkTok video has shown the moment a young girl was celebrated on her graduation day as she emerged as the best students in many subjects in her school.

"Find good driver": Young man spends millions to get truck instead of flashy cars like Benz

"Find good driver": Young man spends millions to get truck instead of flashy cars like Benz

People

2 years ago

A man celebrated himself after he got a truck for himself. He thanked God for helping him make the right decision and for having money. Many people were amazed.

"I pay N1.8m monthly rent in UK": Man shows tiny London apartment with cool interior decor and clean bathtub

"I pay N1.8m monthly rent in UK": Man shows tiny London apartment with cool interior decor and clean bathtub

People

2 years ago

A young man who lives in the UK and pay close to £2,000 has given people a tour of his small apartment. Many people were wowed that he pays that much monthly.

Joseph Omotayo