Nollywood actor and politician, Desmond Elliot, stirred online reactions recently with his eye-catching outfit at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA).
Elliot arrived at the event wearing a bold black two-piece outfit—a shirt paired with a skirt—adorned with a striking elephant print. While the unconventional fashion choice sparked mixed responses across social media, Elliot revealed that it was a deliberate expression with deeper meaning.
Speaking to Saturday Beats, he explained, “I am more in politics now, and it means the few times you have the opportunity, just come out different. Don’t make too much noise but let people see a lot of noise in what you are doing. It could go two ways. It could be good or you could totally mess it up. Life is about taking chances and at 50, you have to take bold chances.”
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He further shared the symbolism behind the elephant print, saying, “What gives me confidence now is the fact that I have an elephant imprint which has always been my watchword because of what the elephant stands for – power, strength, loyalty, stability, love.”
When asked about being in the spotlight, Elliot responded, “I won’t exactly say I love it but it is okay. Right now, I don’t go too extreme. When you come through what they call ‘midlife crisis’, you just learn to consider how you are feeling at the moment but, generally, it is just my own way of saying let everyone live their lives.”
Pressed further on whether he’s personally navigating a midlife crisis, Elliot candidly admitted, “That is if I am not still in it.”
