OVER 10 YEARS, DESMOND ELLIOT STILL ANGRY WITH RAMSEY NUOAH

Nollywood actor, Desmond Elliot, is indeed grateful to his creator for making his journey so far in life become something worth celebrating each day that passes by.

The actor while recalling is journey into the Nigerian make-belief world after about 10 years, stated that growing slowly in the craft, he never got good acknowledgment from fellow actor, Ramsey Nouah, when he walked up to him back then.

He explained that Ramsey was listening to a Jamaican song in his car when he walked up to him to make the introduction before he got a cold response from him which actually was a bad feelings for him.

While narrating his past ordeal to Newtelegraph, he said, “Now, it is funny how I see other young actors come to me. They call me by character name and try to explain the role they are playing just the way I introduced myself to Nouah then. It is now a conscious effort to be nicer because truth be told he wasn’t really nice to me. He just said okay and he continued listening to his song.”

Desmond while smiling at the way people now walk up to him to discuss or talk about their various roles played, warned that people should not learn to be nice to others no matter their status.

“Don’t be quarrelsome because message spread faster. The fact that people felt I was humble worked for me, though they would never give you a bad or hard man’s role,” he warned.

I Didnt't Go Into Politics As A Poor Man - Desmond Elliot

The multi-talented actor was recently elected as a member of the Lagos State of House Representative for Surulere constituency and in a recent interview, he declared that he has no political godfather and nothing has changed about him since he became a politician.

According to him, ‘I really beg to be different when it comes to politics. I didn’t go in as a poor man, I didn’t go in because I don’t have money to eat, that’s why I never changed my twitter or Instagram handle. I do everything myself, nothing changed about me.

I hate when people over bloat themselves. For me service Is what it’s supposed to be, that’s why from the beginning of my campaign, I never wanted any political godfather, no one is telling me I put you there, then you must do this for me. I’m eternally grateful to my party for seeing me worthy to be in that position’.

The proud father of four also hinted that he doesn't go about town with his own personal Entourage, but he often drives his cars all by himself.

‘I don’t have an entourage, I just have myself, my PA and my driver and most times I do the driving myself. It’s a call to service because coming from a popular stand point I’m not seeking for popularity, the aim to leave a legacy of success and real change’, he added.

SEE HOW PIRATED CD SELLER EMBARRASSED HONOURABLE DESMOND ELLIOT IN LAGOS TRAFFIC

Nollywood actor cum politician, Desmond Elliot, has disclosed how he was embarrassed in Lagos traffic recently by a movie seller who sells in traffic.

According to the Honourable, he was stuck in traffic and a CD seller spotted him and stopped by his car to flaunt the pirated CDs he was selling for about 15 minutes.

When Desmond decided to question him if he knows what he was doing was wrong to sell pirated works, the seller told him to call the Police to arrest him.

“I was so upset, I came down from me car took those pirated off him. Like it was in the movies, then Bobo told me to call police if I wanted to arrest him. Ok that threw me off balance,” he said.

HONORABLE DESMOND ELLIOT AS SPECIAL GUEST AT SUSAN PETERS SISTER'S WEDDING (PHOTOS)

The newly inaugurated Nollywood big boy turned politician, Hon. Desmond Elliot was recently spotted at the wedding ceremony of Susan Peters Elder Sister.

The glamorous marriage which held over the weekend in Benue State, Nigeria was graced by the honourable house of rep member.

The excited actress who was the wedding planner for the wedding is still basking the euphoria of the beautiful moment.

Susan Peters, is a Benue State-born actress, who has over 50 Nollywood movies to her credit, started acting in 2002.

With her inspired acting in the Royal Arts Academy-produced movie, Bursting Out having jolted many, Susan has since become a household name in the Nigerian movie terrain. see more pics below

'I am hale and hearty and nothing shall be wrong with my soul' - Desmond Elliot

It seems some people want to derive joy in seeing talented Nollywood actor, Desmond Elliot, growling in anguish. Or how would one describe the rumour that emanated last week that the actor turned movie director was shot by some gunmen?

Recall that the handsome silver screen star picked the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest for the Lagos State House of Assembly election in 2015.

The rumour caused panic among his fans, colleagues and others, who were worried about his welfare.
But reacting to the speculation, Desmond Elliot’s publicist, Mr. Tunde Moshood, said the actor was hale and hearty.

Mr. Moshood quoted the actor as saying the rumour was the handiwork of his detractors.

“Please help me tell my fans that I am hale and hearty and nothing shall be wrong with my soul in Jesus mighty name. It is the handiwork of my detractors,” Desmond was quoted to have said by Mr. Moshood.

Some have already started asking ‘who wants to hurt the actor’? Others have even asked if the rumour was politically motivated.

I Would Have Been Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor If...—Desmond Elliot

 Top Nollywood actor-cum-director, Desmond Olusola Elliot declared in a recent interview that he had a dream of becoming the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

The popular actor, speaking with Village Square, disclosed that he had the intention of working as a banker, where he had hope to become the nation’s chief banker, but because he later found joy in acting after he was introduced to it by someone, he decided to remain an actor.

Desmond is one of the most respected actors in the industry doing well. He recently expressed the enthusiasm to become a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly in 2015. He also said he will not leave acting completely, but some have doubted that.

Recently, the Rivers State Governor was alleged to have insulted Nollywood practitioners at an award ceremony in the state. He was reported to have said most actors are in the film industry due to circumstances. This purported comment generated harsh criticisms from some Nollywood stakeholders.

See why Desmond Elliot didn’t use his Yoruba name before now

Nigerian actor, director and aspiring politician, Desmond Elliot is one of the several entertainers eyeing political offices ahead of the 2015 general elections.

A few months back, he declared his intention to represent Surulere Constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly under the All Progressives Congress

And in a recent Twitter quiz with his fans, the 40-year old actor who before now was not really known as a Lagos State indigene, confessed he is now a night crawler because of politics. The actor revealed that he has never been a night crawler all his life but that politics has changed that to a large extent.

When asked why he had not been using his Yoruba name, Olusola since hitting limelight, the actor explained that he had to use his English name for ‘professional reasons.’

Speaking with City People on his reasons for joining politics, he explained that joining politics for him is an ambition he had nursed for many years but only joined at a time he considers the most appropriate time to declare his intention.

‘Politics has been in me for many years but I wanted a party which was progressive. My choice of APC was because its stronger and progressive. The party is one you can identify with. This is also a good platform and a good party. It has lots of PROGRAMS that cater for people’s welfare. It has so much differentiated itself from all others. This is one of the reasons why I decided to join the party,’ he explained.