Lagos transport union leader, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has responded to people mocking his spoken English, saying he may not speak perfect English but has achieved more than many of his critics.
A video of MC Oluomo speaking at a public event recently went viral after he mistakenly pronounced the word kudos as Kundus. This led to heavy backlash and jokes online, especially on social media.
But in a bold reply, MC Oluomo said he was not ashamed of the mistake and reminded people that he has come a long way in life, even without formal education.
“I stayed there and worked hard, but I wasn’t educated. See, they said I said Kundus. Is Kundus not my son?” he asked with a smile.
“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,” he added.
He also made it clear that English is not his mother tongue.
“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 started as a bus conductor on the streets of Lagos, is now the Chairman of the Lagos State Parks and Garages Management Committee. He used his story to encourage others, saying his success is a result of hard work and planning—not grammar.
His comments have sparked new conversations online, with many Nigerians sharing mixed reactions. Some praised him for focusing on success over language, while others said public figures should still try to speak properly.
MC Oluomo’s life story continues to draw attention as a tale of survival, influence, and ambition in the Lagos political and social scene.
