Nigerian actor, Desmond Elliot, has been called ‘Desmond Cinderella’ by netizens following his outfit to the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs).
Desmond Elliot wore an oversized black flare skirt to the movie ceremony that took place on Saturday, May 10, in Lagos state, Nigeria. The event that encompassed various top celebrities from across Nigeria and other parts of Africa witnessed some of the finest elites, however, Elliot’s outfit stunned onlookers and netizens the most.
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The politician and entertainer who attended the event in a ball-like black gown caught the attention of the public, with netizens comparing him to a priest and Cinderella.
See more photos of his outfit below:
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Equally, Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) is an annual accolade presented by MultiChoice recognizing outstanding achievement in television and film.
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Meanwhile, “Cinderella”, or “The Little Glass Slipper”, is a folk tale with thousands of variants that are told throughout the world. The protagonist is a young girl living in forsaken circumstances who is suddenly blessed by remarkable fortune, with her ascension to the throne via marriage.
Over the decades, hundreds of films have been made that are either direct adaptations from Cinderella or have plots loosely based on the story.
