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.

6165 articles published since 08 Jan 2019

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More than Hilda Baci's 1 record: Mechanic boy with 5 Guinness World Records titles asks for help

More than Hilda Baci's 1 record: Mechanic boy with 5 Guinness World Records...

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a year ago

"I can tell engine's fault through sounds": Blind mechanic fixes Nigerian man's car, speaks about his life

"I can tell engine's fault through sounds": Blind mechanic fixes Nigerian...

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a year ago

"2kg gas will last 8 hours": Man converts fuel generator to gas, puts new carburettor, plugs cylinder

"2kg gas will last 8 hours": Man converts fuel generator to gas, puts new...

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a year ago

"Everywhere soft": Man parks beside Davido's Maybach car, follows him inside supermarket, screams "OBO"

"Everywhere soft": Man parks beside Davido's Maybach car, follows him inside...

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a year ago

"God have mercy": Woman "rubs" bride's stomach on wedding day as she dances, caught on camera

"God have mercy": Woman "rubs" bride's stomach on wedding day as she dances,...

People

a year ago

"Send me the house plan": Young Nigerian millionaire builds house, uses flat roof, shows cool interior decor

"Send me the house plan": Young Nigerian millionaire builds house, uses flat...

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a year ago

“I will cook for 150 hours”: Guinness World Records replies Nigerian man seeking to break Hilda Baci’s record

“I will cook for 150 hours”: Guinness World Records replies Nigerian man seeking to break Hilda Baci’s record

People

a year ago

A young Nigerian man, Godwin Eme, has shown interest in challenging Hilda Baci's record. He said he is ready to cook for 150 hours, dishing out a list of menus.

"I know how it feels": Pregnant woman cries over corn & pear at midnight, tells her husband to buy for her

"I know how it feels": Pregnant woman cries over corn & pear at midnight, tells her husband to buy for her

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A short video captured the moment a pregnant woman let her tears flow because she could not satisfy her craving for corn and pear. Her husband was confused.

"Guinness World Records won't recognise it": Chef Dammy completes 120 cooking hours in Ekiti

"Guinness World Records won't recognise it": Chef Dammy completes 120 cooking hours in Ekiti

People

a year ago

The Ekiti chef who started her cooking challenge days ago completed her task. Many people still believed she did not meet Guinness World Records guidelines.

"She had necessary ingredients": 3 important things Guinness World Records said as they crowned Hilda Baci

"She had necessary ingredients": 3 important things Guinness World Records said as they crowned Hilda Baci

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a year ago

Guinness World Records has certified Hilda Baci as the record holder of the longest hours a person cooked. The outfit has said her fans crashed their site.

"Real odogwu": Lady shares video of house with camera, bulletproof doors, gym centre for family members

"Real odogwu": Lady shares video of house with camera, bulletproof doors, gym centre for family members

People

a year ago

A young Nigerian lady shared a short video that showed the beautiful house that her family has. The home has CCTV for adequate security indoors and outdoors.

"Congrats babe": Hilda Baci reacts as Guinness World Records gives her much-awaited "crown"

"Congrats babe": Hilda Baci reacts as Guinness World Records gives her much-awaited "crown"

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a year ago

Hilda Baci was very happy when she got the news that Guinness World Records finally certified her as the new record holder for the longest cooking category.

"Come to my country": Man covers his car with dollars, people pick free money, run

"Come to my country": Man covers his car with dollars, people pick free money, run

People

a year ago

Many could not control themselves when they saw a sportscar covered with dollar bills. They picked what they wanted from the car. The clip generated reactions.

"I was supporting her": Bodyguard escorts Dammy, protects her from crowd as she walks to her cooking stand

"I was supporting her": Bodyguard escorts Dammy, protects her from crowd as she walks to her cooking stand

People

a year ago

A short video showing Chef Dammy being protected by her bouncer from a crowd has stirred massive reactions on social media. Many said she is getting famous.

"Really nice": American soldier gives boyfriend surprise visit after mission, man screams in video

"Really nice": American soldier gives boyfriend surprise visit after mission, man screams in video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A soldier who returned from a mission decided to surprise her boyfriend and daughter. They were both happy to see her. The man walked away, screaming in joy.

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