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.

6099 articles published since 08 Jan 2019

Author's articles

Lady and friend get pregnant, wear cute gowns, show off their baby bumps during photoshoot

Lady and friend get pregnant, wear cute gowns, show off their baby bumps during...

a year ago

"So proud": 2 Nigerian men relocate to America, join US Army, celebrate their big achievement

"So proud": 2 Nigerian men relocate to America, join US Army, celebrate their bi...

a year ago

Man with small phone begs for lady's number, stretches his device towards her, she leaks his video

Man with small phone begs for lady's number, stretches his device towards her, s...

a year ago

Lady's friend meets man online, they both visit his house, video of dirty bathroom trends

Lady's friend meets man online, they both visit his house, video of dirty bathro...

a year ago

"Naira Marley cause this one": Hairdresser's apprentices perform Mohbad's Feel Good inside salon

"Naira Marley cause this one": Hairdresser's apprentices perform Mohbad's Feel G...

a year ago

"You're spoilt": Mother gives daughter hot lashes on WhatsApp after seeing her in black tube dress

"You're spoilt": Mother gives daughter hot lashes on WhatsApp after seeing her i...

a year ago

Nigerian man marries oyinbo woman, blows her kiss on their wedding day, she smiles

Nigerian man marries oyinbo woman, blows her kiss on their wedding day, she smiles

A Nigerian man with an oyinbo bride has gone online to celebrate the love of his life. Many said that the couple looked perfect together in their attires.

"You add juju": Video of beautiful lady cutting vegetables in market with eyes closed creates buzz

"You add juju": Video of beautiful lady cutting vegetables in market with eyes closed creates buzz

A lady got the attention of many with the way she performed the task of cutting vegetables with her eyes closed. People were stunned by her confidence.

Woman rewrites Nigerian lady's CV, helps her to find bank job in Canada, she regrets her action

Woman rewrites Nigerian lady's CV, helps her to find bank job in Canada, she regrets her action

A Nigerian woman secured a bank job for a lady who needed it in Canada, but things changed after the applicant got what she wanted. Many people reacted.

"On top UK credit": Lady buys iPhone 15 Pro, unboxes device, her video stirs "jealousy" online

"On top UK credit": Lady buys iPhone 15 Pro, unboxes device, her video stirs "jealousy" online

A lady's new iPhone 15 Pro got many people faulting that she got it through the UK credit system. A few TikTokers told her not to mind those belittling her joy.

Man divides his room into bedroom and "office", installs cute bedframe, solar fan, TV on wall

Man divides his room into bedroom and "office", installs cute bedframe, solar fan, TV on wall

A young man's interior decor has been applauded online. People said that his room is bigger than most rented houses. He installed AC and TV on his wall.

Lady regrets using her money to support boyfriend's relocation abroad, cries after he forgets her

Lady regrets using her money to support boyfriend's relocation abroad, cries after he forgets her

A lady cried after the man she invested so much money and emotions abandoned her after he travelled abroad. She said she is presently sufffering.

"Na this type I want": Photos of young couple trend after their wedding, ladies react to man's looks

"Na this type I want": Photos of young couple trend after their wedding, ladies react to man's looks

A couple has got Nigerians talking about their marriage after their wedding photos surfaced online. Some considered the man not too good-looking.

Man who made millions from forex trading buys brand new car for mum, she rejoices in viral video

A young and wealthy Nigerian man put a big smile on his mother's face as he bought a new car for her birthday. Other family members were present to celebrate.

Lady becomes pregnant 3 months after delivery, dances in joy, says she wanted twins

Lady becomes pregnant 3 months after delivery, dances in joy, says she wanted twins

A mother whose newborn is just three months old got pregnant and has been dancing with her baby bump. She said her children will grow up together like twins.

Joseph Omotayo