Movie star Funsho Adeolu has said he does not consider actors who venture into politics as real actors.
The 55-year-old said this in a recent interview with Teju Baby.
According to Funsho Adeolu, an actor cannot be a politician.
“All these other people they’re not actors, an actor cannot be a politician,” he began.
“I know one who is a politician in Lagos, are you saying he is not an actor?” Teju asked.
“Well, I don’t consider him an actor,” Funsho replied.
“An actor should not be in politics, if you’re an actor who is in politics you were never an actor is that what you are saying?” Teju asked again.
“Yes,” Funsho responded.
Although Funsho did not reveal the identity of the person many believe he is referring to actor and movie producer Desmond Elliot who made a foray into politics in 2015 when he ran for a seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly for Surulere Constituency 1.
Other actors who have indicated an interest in politics include Kate Henshaw, Femi Branch, Tonto Dikeh and Caroline Danjuma.
