"People Don't Believe I'm A Lagosian Because I Don't Act Yoruba Movies" - Desmond Elliot

Recall that Nollywood actor, Desmond Elliot was criticized for trying to act Yoruba so he could contest for a seat in the House of Assembly, after the release of his campaign posters bearing a middle name "Olushola".  While speaking with City People in a recent chat, the actor defended his name saying;

“I am from Lagos state. My father is from Olowogbowo in Lagos Island but my mother is from Delta state. I refer to myself as being a Pan-African. People don’t believe I am a Lagosian because I seldom act in Yoruba movies. And I didn’t include the Shola in my name. Then because my surname is also English, many couldn’t differentiate which made people confused of where exactly I am from. I am very detribalised. People of my constituency know my story and know where I come from. I have always used Shola in my primary school days. I went to Air Force Primary School in Plateau and later attended St John’s College, both in Jos. I proceeded to Lagos State University where I studied Economics and graduated in 2003.″