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Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by KingEbukasBlog(m): 2:43pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by ikombe: 2:44pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
KingEbukasBlog:see as them move me and you come second page , even as we struggle to book space for first page. As for eediot sorry i meant elliot . Na becos of politics u go claim yoruba name ba. God is watching on 4D |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by DollyParton1(f): 2:44pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
But I thought it was a popular knowledge back then that he has some Yoruba root. |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by abbey621(m): 2:44pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
I would have gladly done the same if I were in his shoes. We are talking about 1999 or 2000 here? Yoruba films ke! Yoruba films were making peanuts and little or no room for growth, the Igbo film makers completely changed the game which gave room for stars like Jim Iyke, Geni and so on., kudos Desmond hopefully your political career will be meaningful and not just a showcase. 12 Likes |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by bigdot1759(m): 2:45pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
He's not proud of his tribe like me AKINPELU everywhere & all over my profile across all socials, Wole Soyinka is pure YORUBA MAN overthere in USA, IDIOT 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by GodMode: 2:45pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
CR77:Leave him alone... I make money online by just spamming popular websites and blogs |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by IamPatriotic(m): 2:45pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
Good for him, but not not most most sound decision, he should thank God that the decision didn't hunt him politically. |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by mikeapollo: 2:46pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
Yanks101: Nollywood is a creation of Yoruba. Television, film industry, home movies were all pioneered by Yoruba in Nigeria, before others joined.. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by Onyiido: 2:47pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
silverdam:Dude don't hate the player, hate the game 1 Like |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by MARINS(f): 2:47pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
Op u for try remove the news feed copied alongside ur story |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by Chinom(m): 2:48pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
silverdam: Owu never catch you, that's why you're yarning like this. The man had to survive. Besides, his mother is Igbo. Nothing wrong with what he did. 7 Likes |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by greatest31: 2:49pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
Inferiority, how can I hide my identity when I don't have money and fame. These people should grow up. He is a politician now so he still want to be heard. His career as an actor will go down seriously. |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by Nobody: 2:49pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
id say nonsense.
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Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by Nobody: 2:49pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
silverdam:Rubbish 7 Likes |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by Lilimax(f): 2:51pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
Chinaimporter:Nwa nnaa, abeg repent and quit tribalism biko. Ogini di? 3 Likes |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by Chinom(m): 2:51pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
iffydave: Olu Jacobs could act soooo Igbo, I totally forgot he is Yoruba. He even cries the Igbo way....Ewooooo, nnemuooooo, hmmmm... 4 Likes |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by bigfrancis21: 2:55pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
mikeapollo: LOL. The movie industry sector referred to as 'Nollywood' actually started out as an Igbo-speaking movie industry in the 80s with epic movies such as Ahanna, Nneka the Pretty Serpent etc. and then in the late 90s, the switch to the English movie industry was made and the movie industry has ever grown since then, merging with the Yoruba movie industry and also incorporating other minority movie industries such as the Ibibio/Efik and Bini/Ishan movie industries. The Yorubas did start acting theatrical plays and stage plays, however they did not give birth to what is known today as Nollywood. Nollywood started out as an Igbo-speaking movie industry. Please know your history. 15 Likes |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by ragiluhivo(m): 2:56pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
Chinaimporter: hahahah wiked! 2 Likes |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by silverdam(m): 2:57pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
FriedPlantain:That's exactly who you are, 'Rubbish' suit you instead of FriedPlantain... Grow up please, how old are you sef? Common sense is what you need right now... Good luck |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by bigfrancis21: 3:00pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
iffydave: I think I remember Segun Arinze saying one time that Arinze is not his real name but, just like Desmond Elliot, an Igbo name he had to adopt when he joined Nollywood. He was born in Onitsha to an Igbo mother and his maternal Igbo connection may have helped him in Nollywood. Omotola also has also mentioned being given an Igbo name when she joined Nollywood which movie producers used to call her Ugonma instead of her real name. Her husband is half Edo half Igbo, also having an Igbo mother.
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Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by Nobody: 3:00pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
Chinaimporter:What are you trying to say foool? 3 Likes |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by Malawian(m): 3:00pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
Melancholy:you guys need to stop feeling insecure. if sola thinks his mgatimgbati name is not corporate enough for the igbo nollywood, he could have ported to the yorubawood - no dispute. we have rita dominic and stella damascus as well, so zip it. awon obe ekpo. 10 Likes |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by sunsewa: 3:00pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
Nwadiana,don't mind those asking why remove sola to answer Desmond, just to nick a role in nollywood,they are all indomie generation, still been fed by their parents, cos they are not hustlers and can't understand,explain from now to tomorrow, but what matters the end result was perfect and lucrative. |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by Phunmibi: 3:00pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
The same name you removed is being used by Kevin Olusola born and bred in the States. you should cover up your face in shame. Nothing you say can change the fact that you are an hypocrite crumpling at the feet of yeebos with cups in hand! shame! 1 Like |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by Atlantian: 3:01pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
silverdam:That is why you remain a nairaland troll. |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by Phunmibi: 3:05pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
bigfrancis21: o boy... go back to your history class. where would you leave the likes of Ogunde, Fatomilola, Lere Paimo, Ade Love and the rest. I repeat, go back to your history class 2 Likes |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by InyinyaAgbaOku(m): 3:05pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
mikeapollo:Others joined and overtook the Yoruba. Overtaking is allowed. 12 Likes |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by bigfrancis21: 3:05pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
Phunmibi: Olusola is Kevin's last name and as we all know last names are not that easily changed, first names are. I don't see that many options Kevin has to change his last name, Olusola. What I should be asking you is, why is he going by the name 'Kevin'? Why is he not going by his Yoruba native name 'Oluwole'? 1 Like |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by silverdam(m): 3:05pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
Atlantian:Pointless |
Re: Desmond Elliot: Why I Hid My Yoruba Identity From Nollywood by Nobody: 3:05pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
silverdam:Dude, the last thing I need right now is a _fag quoting me around to yap rubbish. Do you mind leaving me alone? Please 7 Likes |
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