During the parliamentary elections in 2015, Desmond Elliot gained voters' attention as he revealed that he is a Yoruba man. This was regarded as a deliberate move to win the sympathy of the electorate. He became a lawmaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Surulere Constituency. He is one of the most prominent Nollywood actors who starred in more than two hundred films and lots of television shows. From this article, you will learn about his place of birth, family, and early years of life.
Where is Desmond Elliot from?
Several important facts to know about his childhood and youth:
- Lagos State is the homeland of the Nollywood star.
- His father is from Olowogbowo in Lagos Island and mother is from Illah in Oshimili North, Delta State.
- Desmond said he was a happy child.
- Love for films began to manifest itself from the earliest years.
- He attended Air Force Primary School and St John's College situated in Jos.
- Elliot studied Economics at Lagos State University and graduated in 2003.
Many people did not know that he is Yoruba until the actor confirmed this publicly. Even after Desmond announced himself as a Yoruba man many Nigerians had doubts whether it was really true because he seldom acted in Yoruba movies and has an English surname.
Then Desmond has decided to tell the audience about his roots.
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Change of name
The future star himself believed that his Yoruba name could prevent him from building good relationships with eastern producers.
Friends and relatives called him Shola, but he realized that this could prevent him from getting close to the eastern producers. The change of name simplified the situation. Shola became Desmond for employment goals. This is his English pseudonym. But close people still can say Shola. When he hears this at once it becomes clear that a person is from the homeland and knows something more than his acting path described in media sources.
Now you know that Desmond Elliot is really a Yoruba man and you found out the reasons why he has changed his name. We wish him well in all spheres of life.
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Source: Naija.ng