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.

6154 articles published since 08 Jan 2019

Author's articles

Nigerian man builds house, uses Dangote cement, truck takes sand, blocks to his site

Nigerian man builds house, uses Dangote cement, truck takes sand, blocks to his...

9 months ago

Quiz: Are you over your ex or are you still in love?

Quiz: Are you over your ex or are you still in love?

9 months ago

Creative man builds portable kitchen cabinet with gas cooker space, Nigerians react

Creative man builds portable kitchen cabinet with gas cooker space, Nigerians re...

9 months ago

Man tattoos VeryDarkMan's face on his chest, shows off cute artwork, Nigerians react

Man tattoos VeryDarkMan's face on his chest, shows off cute artwork, Nigerians r...

9 months ago

Nigerian man shows off beards he's been training for 3 years, pretty ladies react

Nigerian man shows off beards he's been training for 3 years, pretty ladies reac...

9 months ago

CHIVIDO 2024: Lady who attended Davido's wedding get souvenirs, Infinix big gift bag, power bank

CHIVIDO 2024: Lady who attended Davido's wedding get souvenirs, Infinix big gift...

9 months ago

Nigerian man builds bungalow, shares video of home with cute roof design

Nigerian man builds bungalow, shares video of home with cute roof design

A young Nigerian man built house after he made it in life. Many love the beautiful design he used for his roof. He had his house well raised from the foundation.

CHIVIDO 2024: Nigerian man uses salt to draw Davido and Chioma, his art "shakes" the internet

CHIVIDO 2024: Nigerian man uses salt to draw Davido and Chioma, his art "shakes" the internet

A talented Nigerian artist demonstrated his skill as he used salt to make an art of Davido and his wife, Chioma. Nigerians have been praising him.

Groom frowns during wedding as wife dances, looks away: "Nah belle join dem"

Groom frowns during wedding as wife dances, looks away: "Nah belle join dem"

A Nigerian man frowned during his wedding as people danced. Many people wondered why the man was so unhappy. A person said he could be owing a bank.

CHIVIDO 2024: Lady attends Davido's wedding party without IV, captures rare scene

CHIVIDO 2024: Lady attends Davido's wedding party without IV, captures rare scene

A Nigerian lady who snuck into CHIVIDO event had lot of fun and ate well. She filmed scenes many people had not seen before. People were amazed by her.

Man uses his Toyota Spider to race Benz C300, wins with wide margin, Nigerians react

Man uses his Toyota Spider to race Benz C300, wins with wide margin, Nigerians react

A Nigerian man with a Toyota Spider has again won a race competition as he raced against a Mercedes Benz C300. He asked more people to challenge him.

Man buys clean Benz in Nigeria, parks it in front of family's old house, his mother react

Man buys clean Benz in Nigeria, parks it in front of family's old house, his mother react

A young Nigerian man who bought Benz was massively celebrated by his family and friends. He had powder all over his body as a mark of celebration.

Man marries lady in simple courthouse wedding, lady rocks short white gown

Man marries lady in simple courthouse wedding, lady rocks short white gown

A couple went viral after they had a simple wedding in a court. The lady dressed in a gorgeous dress matched with high heels. Many said their home would be great.

Nigerian man with Toyota Spider races Lexus ES 350, wins his opponent, people react

Nigerian man with Toyota Spider races Lexus ES 350, wins his opponent, people react

A Nigerian man who owns a Toyota Spider car won N2m after racing against a Lexus car. He challenged other people with stronger cars to compete with him.

Visa Application: Woman whose brother sold land to send her abroad denied visa, work permit

Visa Application: Woman whose brother sold land to send her abroad denied visa, work permit

An Eldoret lady, Gladys Kemboi emotionally said her brother sold land for her to get a visa and travel abroad. However, despite his selfless act she was denied.

Joseph Omotayo