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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

"Teach her to say sorry": Lady working as housegirl abroad pranks oyinbo kid at home, she cries in video

"Teach her to say sorry": Lady working as housegirl abroad pranks oyinbo kid at home, she cries in video

People

3 years ago

"She needs washing machine": Mum of newborn triplets washes babies' clothes before delivery in emotional video

"She needs washing machine": Mum of newborn triplets washes babies' clothes before delivery in emotional video

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

"He has people to support": Oyinbo wife gives marriage advice to white ladies who want African men

"He has people to support": Oyinbo wife gives marriage advice to white ladies who want African men

People

3 years ago

Nigerian lady who did foundation with 6 inches blocks completes house, furnishes it & installs POP

Nigerian lady who did foundation with 6 inches blocks completes house, furnishes it & installs POP

People

3 years ago

"He's married": Pretty lady crushes on lecturer, films man in class, says she loves seeing him

"He's married": Pretty lady crushes on lecturer, films man in class, says she loves seeing him

People

3 years ago

"Na wa o": People transform man's face with white powder after his wife gave birth, market women celebrate

"Na wa o": People transform man's face with white powder after his wife gave birth, market women celebrate

People

3 years ago

"Help me find him": Cute lady sees man, "falls in love", becomes too shy to talk to him

"Help me find him": Cute lady sees man, "falls in love", becomes too shy to talk to him

People

3 years ago

A Nigerian lady has shared a short video of a fine man she saw in a club. The lady begged people online to help her reach him. People said he could be married.

Young man builds colourful house with black roof, interlocks compound, cooks pot of jollof rice to celebrate

Young man builds colourful house with black roof, interlocks compound, cooks pot of jollof rice to celebrate

People

3 years ago

A young and rich Nigerian man fed many during his housewarming as he completed his building project. It was a big party. He sprayed money among his friends.

"She took off her shoes": Curvy bridesmaids in gowns dance at wedding, guests observe them in surprise

"She took off her shoes": Curvy bridesmaids in gowns dance at wedding, guests observe them in surprise

Wedding

3 years ago

A video of a group of beautiful ladies dancing hard at a wedding ceremony has got many people talking. An older woman shot them a bad look as the group danced.

"Abeg travel o": Lady visits her friend with low appetite, enjoys her provisions, eats apples & Milo

"Abeg travel o": Lady visits her friend with low appetite, enjoys her provisions, eats apples & Milo

People

3 years ago

A young Nigerian lady has shared a video showing the moment she ate all her friend's food while she was sick. Many people on TIkTok found the act very funny.

"No faith in you": Daughter tells father she's getting married, he kneels & laughs hard

"No faith in you": Daughter tells father she's getting married, he kneels & laughs hard

Wedding

3 years ago

A lady shared a clip that showed her father laughing hard after she told him that she would be getting married soon. People gave meanings to the man's laughter.

"Chelsea too dey spoil show": Albino boy leads dance group, surprises people with moves

"Chelsea too dey spoil show": Albino boy leads dance group, surprises people with moves

People

3 years ago

A short TikTok video showing an albino dancing hard with his friends has stirred massive reactions online. Many people were surprised by his sharp vision...

Hilda Baci gives testimony in church after breaking Guinness World Record, members scream

Hilda Baci gives testimony in church after breaking Guinness World Record, members scream

People

3 years ago

Hilda was in church on Sunday to return all glory to God afteer she completed her cooking challenge of more than 100 hours, breaking earlier record by Tondon.

"Your mama go hear am": Lady and parents go clubbing at night, mums dances like queen

"Your mama go hear am": Lady and parents go clubbing at night, mums dances like queen

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A Nigerian lady who went clubbing with her parents shared a video of how the experience was. People loved how free her parents are with her as their daughter.

"I will sleep for you": Hilda Baci in beautiful gown smiles, walks in high heels, Nigerians praise her

"I will sleep for you": Hilda Baci in beautiful gown smiles, walks in high heels, Nigerians praise her

People

3 years ago

Popular Nigerian chef, Hilda, shared a video showing her in a very beautiful gown. Many people were mesmerized by her beauty. They said that she looked amazing.

Joseph Omotayo