Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has spoken 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.
He said: “I learnt Conductor, learnt motor job. I also worked with Baba Gada and Alhaji Omo Ayo Otta. I started as unit treasurer to unit Chairman. From Unit Chairman, I became branch’s Deputy Treasurer. From branch’s Deputy Treasurer to Branch Chairman and from there, I became State Chairman. From State Chair, I became National President.
Can you understand now? I stood there and did my job. I am not educated. They said Kundus, is my son not Kundus. You that read all the books, what did you do with your life? Their children and mine should come out and compete with speaking English. I used my money to care for my children.”
“My children are citizen of America, citizens of UK. I spent money to that point. What is the difference between Kundus and kudos? What does the word expecting to hear?
