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 female welder makes 2 steel doors for house, shows off skill: "You dey find apprentice?"

Nigerian female welder makes 2 steel doors for house, shows off skill: "You dey...

a year ago

Lady transforms her bedroom in dad's house, employs carpenters to fix POP, makeover video trends

Lady transforms her bedroom in dad's house, employs carpenters to fix POP, makeo...

a year ago

Man gets iPhone 15, later discovers eba inside package, complains bitterly in trending video

Man gets iPhone 15, later discovers eba inside package, complains bitterly in tr...

a year ago

Lady gets 2023 Mercedes Benz CLA, her mum sheds tears of joy, their video trends

Lady gets 2023 Mercedes Benz CLA, her mum sheds tears of joy, their video trends

a year ago

Man's life story changes after he gets N1m from destiny helper, emotional video makes people cry

Man's life story changes after he gets N1m from destiny helper, emotional video...

a year ago

"Your papers are settled": Young man brings older oyinbo woman to Nigeria, treats her like sweet 16

"Your papers are settled": Young man brings older oyinbo woman to Nigeria, treat...

a year ago

Woman poses like chair during birthday photoshoot to keep child calm, her brilliant idea stuns many

Woman poses like chair during birthday photoshoot to keep child calm, her brilliant idea stuns many

A mother was praised for her idea of making her baby still during a photoshoot session. She tricked the kid into posing while acting like her chair.

Caring father cooks different soups for family, makes okro and other vegetables, video trends

Caring father cooks different soups for family, makes okro and other vegetables, video trends

A sweet video of a father cooking delicious-looking meals in the kitchen has gathered massive engagement on social media as people praised his act.

Man puts iPhone 15 Pro Max inside hot water, tests its resistance, viral video surprises people

Man puts iPhone 15 Pro Max inside hot water, tests its resistance, viral video surprises people

A Nigerian man placed his iPhone 15 Pro Max, which cost millions of naira, in a sink to test how long it can stay underwater without becoming faulty.

Dramatic moment at party as woman drags souvenirs, shares them to people around her

Dramatic moment at party as woman drags souvenirs, shares them to people around her

A woman who did not want people to be cheated dragged souvenirs away from a person's hand at a party. Many people were proud of her confident action.

"God's plan": Pastor finally relocates to UK, celebrates immigration success, kneels to pray at airport

"God's plan": Pastor finally relocates to UK, celebrates immigration success, kneels to pray at airport

A Ghanaian prophet is trending as a video of his final moments in Ghana prior to his travel to the United Kingdom went viral. Many have commended him

Heartbroken man throws pride away, begs lover not to leave, prostrates, rolls on dirty floor

Heartbroken man throws pride away, begs lover not to leave, prostrates, rolls on dirty floor

A viral video captures a man's emotional plea, clinging to his lover's leg, begging her not to leave him, showcasing the raw essence of love and desperation.

Man gives neighbourhood kids sweet ride with his white fine car, they sing Kizz Daniel's Odoyewu

Man gives neighbourhood kids sweet ride with his white fine car, they sing Kizz Daniel's Odoyewu

A young man made his neighbourhood kids smile as he offered them a ride in his white Benz. The children were very happy as they all sang and danced.

Man rents 1 room to become independent, paints wall by himself, adds appliances, installs carpet

Man rents 1 room to become independent, paints wall by himself, adds appliances, installs carpet

A young man was praised for not minding starting small as he rented a tiny room. He gradually filled the apartment up with things he could afford.

Vendor sends food through dispatch rider, he eats part of it, delivers leftover, goes viral

Vendor sends food through dispatch rider, he eats part of it, delivers leftover, goes viral

A lady who used the service of a dispatch rider for her business regretted ever doing so. The man she asked to deliver a meal ate part of the food.

Joseph Omotayo