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.

6098 articles published since 08 Jan 2019

Author's articles

Lady in UK imports palm oil, meat, other food items from Nigeria, regrets after spending over N1m

Lady in UK imports palm oil, meat, other food items from Nigeria, regrets after...

3 months ago

Talented man transforms house to look like truck with 3D painting skill, Nigerians praise him

Talented man transforms house to look like truck with 3D painting skill, Nigeria...

3 months ago

Female corps member in NYSC khaki honours mother for training her since she lost dad

Female corps member in NYSC khaki honours mother for training her since she lost...

3 months ago

Lady finishes NYSC, goes to dad's grave to honour him, Nigerian react

Lady finishes NYSC, goes to dad's grave to honour him, Nigerian react

3 months ago

Man rewards wife's love and loyalty, buys her 2019 Benz GLC, different cars

Man rewards wife's love and loyalty, buys her 2019 Benz GLC, different cars

3 months ago

Man starts foundation with cement blocks, celebrates before becoming homeowner

Man starts foundation with cement blocks, celebrates before becoming homeowner

3 months ago

Quiz: What car suits your personality? Take a short test

Quiz: What car suits your personality? Take a short test

A car means different things to people. To some, it is a means of transport; to others, it is a thing of class. Take this test to find out which car suits you best.

Quiz: How much do you know about solar electricity?

Quiz: How much do you know about solar electricity?

Solar electricity is fast becoming an option for many, especially in countries like Nigeria where the cost of fuel is high and national grid supply is poor.

Quiz: Test your car logos knowledge, how much do you know?

Quiz: Test your car logos knowledge, how much do you know?

Car logos not only identify automobile makers but also the ideas and sweat that went into producing them. Some car logos have become synonymous with class.

Fun Quiz: How old is your soul? Take a simple brain test

Fun Quiz: How old is your soul? Take a simple brain test

The age of a person's soul says much about that person's personality and response to things. We can't control what happens, but we can define one's reactions.

Young man builds house, uses Gerard stone coated roofing, designs interior like 5-star hotel

Young man builds house, uses Gerard stone coated roofing, designs interior like 5-star hotel

A young Nigerian man who shared a video of the house he built online has got many people congratulating him on the success. He spent millions of naira on roof.

Woman makes 1 observation about her teenage son, shares interesting video while on bus

Woman makes 1 observation about her teenage son, shares interesting video while on bus

A mother shared a video to show people that her child does not like sitting close to her at all. Many advised her to keep a close relationship with the child.

Groom gifts bride N20m on wedding day, lady jumps in joy, she sees credit alert after ceremony

Groom gifts bride N20m on wedding day, lady jumps in joy, she sees credit alert after ceremony

A video showing the moment a groom surprised his bride with millions of naira has gone viral. Many people celebrated the couple, suggesting the woman is lucky.

Nigerian man builds house, shows off magnificent interior with chandeliers, POP, strong doors

Nigerian man builds house, shows off magnificent interior with chandeliers, POP, strong doors

A Nigerian man who used six months to build his mansion showed people the building's elegant interior. Many people thronged his comment section to wish him well.

Father plaits baby's hair, braids it like pro in UK, Nigerians ask questions

Father plaits baby's hair, braids it like pro in UK, Nigerians ask questions

A father who plaited his daughter hair like a professional hairstylist has been praised online for the neat braids he did. He only learnt hair making on YouTube.

Joseph Omotayo