Adekanla Aderinola Desalu, professionally known as Deza The Great, is a Nigerian actor, filmmaker, and former banker. Born on November 7, 1980, in Lagos, Nigeria, he holds a bachelor's degree in actuarial science from the University of Lagos and an MBA in artificial intelligence from Nexford University. He began his acting career in 2010 with the TV series "Catwalq" and has since appeared in numerous Nollywood movies, including "The Bet," "Job Hunt," and "A Ride Forever."