Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has
responded to widespread online ridicule over his spoken English with a fiery
comeback, emphasising legacy over language.
In a now-viral video clip from a recent public gathering,
the Lagos transport union boss addressed critics who mocked a slip he made
while speaking English, particularly his mispronunciation of “kudos” as
“Kundus.”
Rather than apologise or shrink from the criticism, MC
Oluomo doubled down, asserting that while English may not be his strength, his
life achievements far outweigh any grammatical errors.
“I stayed there and worked hard, but I wasn’t educated. See,
they said I said Kundus, is Kundus not my son/ You are educated; what have you
done? They should go and compete with my children. I raised my children in
wealth. My children are citizens of America, citizens of the UK. I worked hard
to get to that level. Kundus, kudos, what’s the difference? What do you want to
hear? English is not my mother tongue, Yoruba is,” he said.
MC Oluomo, who rose from being a bus conductor in Lagos to
becoming the chairman of the Lagos State Parks and Garages Management
Committee, used the moment to highlight his journey of resilience.
He credited his success to sheer determination and strategic
effort, stating that his lack of formal education did not prevent him from
making an impact or securing a better future for his family.
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