LAGOS — Lagos transport leader Musiliu Akinsanya, widely known as MC Oluomo, has hit back at online trolls mocking his English, declaring that personal success trumps perfect grammar.
In a trending video from a recent public event, MC Oluomo addressed widespread criticism after he mispronounced “kudos” as “Kundus.” Rather than apologise, the Lagos State Parks and Garages boss delivered a fiery response, highlighting his accomplishments over linguistic slips.
“I stayed there and worked hard, but I wasn’t educated,” he said. “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 and the UK. I worked hard to get to that level. Kundus, kudos, what’s the difference? English is not my mother tongue. Yoruba is.”
MC Oluomo, who rose from being a Lagos bus conductor to heading a major transport union, used the opportunity to reflect on his journey, crediting his success to determination and strategic effort — not formal education.
He concluded that while critics may laugh at his grammar, his achievements speak louder than their words.
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