Popular Nollywood actor, producer, director and now, politician, Desmond Olusola Elliot has revealed what led to his choice of sticking to the name ‘Desmond’ and shrouding his Yoruba heritage in secrecy all this while.
In a recent interview with New Telegraph, the multi-talented actor who holds a degree in Economics from the Lagos State University, said he decided to use Desmond, which is his English name, as that was an easier name for Eastern directors, who sought him out, to pronounce. He said:
“They called me Sola at home, but I realised most producers then were from the east and I felt that using Sola could make things difficult. I didn’t really understand why I decided to use Desmond at that point.
“It is not a stage name; it is my English name. That was how Sola Elliot changed to Desmond Eliot. If anyone calls me Sola now I know the person knows me from home, but if I hear the Desmond I know it is when I started acting.”
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