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Desmond Elliot Biography
Desmond Elliot, a politician and filmmaker from Nigeria, was born Desmond Oluwashola Elliot on 4 February 1974. At the Nigerian general elections on April 11, 2015, he was chosen to represent the Surulere Constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Elliot competed to become the ambassador for the Face of Hope Project, a “volunteer-based non-profit, non-religious, non-political organization formed to provide hope to the hopeless”, in which he will work toward solving “child illiteracy in Nigeria and Africa at large” should he emerge.
He was nominated for best supporting actor at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards and won best supporting actor in a drama at the 2nd Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
Desmond Elliot Early Life
Desmond Elliot was born to a Yoruba mother from Illah in Oshimili North, Delta State, and a father from Olowogbowo in Lagos Island, Lagos.
He attended Air Force Primary School for his primary school and St. John’s College for his secondary education, both in Jos. He earned his degree in economics from Lagos State University in 2003.
Desmond Elliot Career
Acting career
A friend encouraged Elliot to pursue acting. He began appearing in soap operas like Saints and Sinners, One Too Much, and Everyday People. He has starred in more than 200 movies, including Men Who Cheat, Yahoo Millionaire, and Atlanta. He is one of Nollywood’s top actors.
He received a nomination for “Best Actor in a Supporting Role” at the 2006 African Movie Academy Awards for the film “Beyond closed doors” in 2006.
Elliot co-produced and co-directed the 2008 film “Reloaded,” which was nominated for three 2009 African Movie Academy Awards. He was a nominee for the Nigeria Entertainment Awards’ Best Actor category in 2009 and 2010.
As of 2010, Elliot competed for the position of ambassador for the Face of Hope Project, where, if chosen, he will work to end “child illiteracy in Nigeria and Africa at large.” The Face of Hope Project is a “volunteer-based non-profit, non-religious, non-political organization established to give hope to the hopeless.
He was nominated in 2014 for “Best Actor in a Supporting Role” at the African Movie Academy Awards for the film “Finding Mercy.
Politics Career
In September 2014, Elliott proclaimed his ambition to represent the All Progressives Congress in the Lagos State House of Assembly. He ran and won the Surulere Constituency in the 11 April 2015 Nigerian General Elections.
Desmond came under fire in October 2020 during the Stop SARS demonstration for reportedly backing a bill against social media in Nigeria; he had earlier disputed the claim when the news initially spread on social media.
In a widely shared viral video, he was seen harshly condemning social media influencers and users, warning that if the Nigerian government doesn’t act, social media will topple the government altogether.
His statements were not taken lightly by Nigerians on social media and so the popular Nigerian pidgin phrase, na Desmond Elliot cause am, meaning It’s Desmond Elliot’s fault, was born.
Yet a few days later, he returned to apologize. He apologized to everyone his earlier words may have offended for letting his emotions get the better of him.
Please remember that even the greatest among us occasionally make errors. So going forward, I kindly urge that we all attempt to contribute positively to the discussions about the problems that concern us all. I’ll make the same commitment.
My activities and efforts will always be motivated by the hurt I feel for my citizens, the requests for help I continue to receive, and the desire to prevent more death and violence.
I appreciate all of your opinions, and I pledge to be more thoughtful and mindful in the future. We will improve Nigeria together. In order to continue serving as the state representative for Surulere Constituency 1, Desmond Elliot is running for a third term.
Despite being nominated by the party (APC) without opposition during his two terms in office, he will face stiff competition in the general elections of 2023 as a number of candidates, including Honourable Barakat Bakare Akande, the current Council leader of Surulere Local Government, have declared their intent to run for the ticket.
Desmond Elliot Personal Life
Elliot has four kids and is married. He works for Globacom in public relations.
The 26th of December 2018 was Desmond Elliot and his wife Victoria’s 15th wedding anniversary.
Desmond Elliot Movies
The list of films in which Desmond Elliott has appeared in various roles and year released is provided below.
- Love Castle (2021)
- Crazy People (2018)
- Falling” (2015)
- Black Val (2015)
- The Department” (2015)
- When Love Happens (2014)
- 30 Days in Atlanta (2014)
- Okon Goes to School
- Kamara’s Tree” (2013)
- Kiss and Tell” (2011)
- I’ll Take My Chances” (2011)
- Bursting Out” (2010)
- Holding Hope” (2010)
- Nollywood Hustlers (2010)
- Before the Light (2009)
- Edikan
- Uyai (2008)
- Final Tussle (2008) (V)
- Guilty Pleasures (2008)
- Black Night in South America (2007)
- A Better Place (2007)
- Caught-Up (2007)
- Double Game (2007)
- Fine Things (2007)
- Ghetto Queen (2007)
- Secret Pain (2007)
- Wind of Glory (2007) …. Clark
- A Time to Love (2007) …. Hank
- Yahoo Millionaire (2007) …. Jerry
- Put It on Me (2006)
- Asunder (2006)
- Men Who Cheat (2006)
- Behind the Plot (2006)
- Divided Attention (2006)
- Efficacy (2006)
- Ekaette
- Extreme Measure (2006) … Festus
- Final Point (2006)
- The Greatest Sacrifice (2006)
- King of the Town (2006)
- Love Wins (2006) …. Austin
- Married to the Enemy (2006)
- My Little Secret (2006)
- My Sister My Love (2006) …. Jar
- Naked Sin (2006)
- Romeo (2006)
- Strange Love (2006)
- Supremacy (2006)
- Too Late to Claim (2006)
- Traumatised (2006)
- Unbreakable Affair (2006)
- Up to Me (2006)
- Without Apology (2006)
- The Wolves (2006)
- Zoza (2006)
- A Night in the Philippines (2005)
- 2 Face (2005)
- Behind Closed Doors (2005)
- The Bet (2005)
- Broadway (2005)
- Destiny’s Challenge (2005)
- Flying Without Wings (2005)
- Fools in Love (2005)
- Games Women Play (2005)
- Girls in the Hood (2005)
- Hold Me Down (2005)
- It’s Juliet or No One (2005)
- Just Me (2005)
- The King’s Son (2005)
- Knowing You (2005)
- Men Do Cry (2005)
- My Precious Son (2005)
- My Sister My Child (2005)
- My Sister’s Act (2005)
- Now & Forever (2005)
- Orange Groove (2005)
- The Price of Love: Life Is Beautiful (2005)
- Shackles of Death (2005)
- Wedding Gift (2005)
- Wheel of Change (2005)
- Images in the Mirror (2004) …. Deji
- Above Love (2004)
- Atlanta (2004)
- Big Pretenders (2004)
- Cinderella (2004)
- Danger Signal (2004)
- Deep Loss (2004)
- Died to Save (2004)
- Discord (2004)
- For Real (2004)
- A Kiss from Rose (2004)
- Lake of Fire (2004) …. Brother Emmanuel
- Life in New York (2004)
- Magic Moment (2004)
- Melody of Life (2004)
- Missing Angel (2004)
- Passion of Mind (2004)
- Power of Trust (2004)
- Promise & Fail (2004)
- True Romance (2004)
- Great Change (2003)
- Magic Love (2003)
- My Faithful Friend (2003)
- Passion & Pain (2003)
- Tunnel of Love (2003)
- Fire Love (2002)
- Jesu Mushin (2002)
- FISHERS OF MEN
Desmond Elliot Net worth
Desmond Elliot is passionate about his profession, which has resulted in his amassing a net worth of N3.5 billion in Nigeria.