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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.

5945 articles published since 08 Jan 2019

Author's articles

"I didn't know until results were out": Nigerian student checks notice board, suddenly sees 7 carryovers

"I didn't know until results were out": Nigerian student checks notice board, suddenly sees 7 carryovers

People

3 years ago

"The man is confused": Boy in school uniform falls down like trained soldier during parade, people praise him

"The man is confused": Boy in school uniform falls down like trained soldier during parade, people praise him

People

3 years ago

Lady converts container into beautiful shop, lays foundation with blocks, tiles interior to achieve cool decor

Lady converts container into beautiful shop, lays foundation with blocks, tiles interior to achieve cool decor

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

"I am that sibling": Young lady surprises sick sister, eats her food, sips drink in viral video

"I am that sibling": Young lady surprises sick sister, eats her food, sips drink in viral video

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

"Only 20 & 21 years old boys approach me": Curvy lady says, makes many Nigerian men talk

"Only 20 & 21 years old boys approach me": Curvy lady says, makes many Nigerian men talk

People

3 years ago

"Paint the shoe rack": Lady redecorates room in father's house, repaints the walls, tears down wallpapers

"Paint the shoe rack": Lady redecorates room in father's house, repaints the walls, tears down wallpapers

People

3 years ago

"She will come back": Man breaks down, refuses to go to work after lady who travelled abroad dumped him

"She will come back": Man breaks down, refuses to go to work after lady who travelled abroad dumped him

People

3 years ago

A man said that he broke down and cried for days after his lover who travelled abroad broke up with him. The lady stopped picking his calls and replying texts.

"Respect him": Young man buys "everything" on bride price list, clip shows clothes, tubers of yam

"Respect him": Young man buys "everything" on bride price list, clip shows clothes, tubers of yam

Wedding

3 years ago

A video showing the bride price items a man bought for his traditional wedding has got many people talking on social media. People said that items are too much.

"Wife material": Man stops pretty lady on the road, gives her new handbag, she jumps & kneels to thank him

"Wife material": Man stops pretty lady on the road, gives her new handbag, she jumps & kneels to thank him

People

3 years ago

A Nigerian lady could not hide how happy she felt when a young man approached her and gifted her a bag. She immediately knelt to appreciate the good Samaritan

"God go do am": Graduates dance on campus, show off moves as they hope to get good jobs

"God go do am": Graduates dance on campus, show off moves as they hope to get good jobs

People

3 years ago

A video of new Nigerian graduates dancing on their signout day got many people commenting on their cool moves. They prayed for befitting jobs for themselves

"Whose mummy is this?" Woman vibes to old Particula song, seizes crowd's attention during party

"Whose mummy is this?" Woman vibes to old Particula song, seizes crowd's attention during party

People

3 years ago

A lady got many people talking about the energy she infused into her dance at a party as people gathered around her in amazement. She danced like a happy kid.

"Edo to the world": Young Nigerian man shows off barbing skill after relocating abroad, video stirs reactions

"Edo to the world": Young Nigerian man shows off barbing skill after relocating abroad, video stirs reactions

People

3 years ago

A clip showing a man showcasing his barbing skill on the streets of Italy got many people praising him. People wondered how he's allowed to barb on the street.

"I came back home intact": 'Pure' corps member celebrates herself, makes Nigerians talk

"I came back home intact": 'Pure' corps member celebrates herself, makes Nigerians talk

People

3 years ago

A lady who celebrated completing her NYSC programme with her body still "untouched" has stirred massive reactions online. Some people praised the lady's focus.

"They are probably happier": Wife uses axe to dig building foundation, works like strong man beside husband

"They are probably happier": Wife uses axe to dig building foundation, works like strong man beside husband

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A video showing a woman working on a building site as she dug a foundation like her husband has formed an interesting conversation online. Many praised her.

"Why you dey look for visa?" Nigerian man earning N700k salary wants to travel abroad, needs advice

"Why you dey look for visa?" Nigerian man earning N700k salary wants to travel abroad, needs advice

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A young Nigerian who earns a N700k salary and has a thriving business has revealed that he saves N1m monthly. He is in a dilemma about relocating abroad or not.

Joseph Omotayo