Richard Mofe-Damijo

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Richard Mofe-Damijo
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Mofe-Damijo at the premiere of Love Is War
Born
Richard Evans Mofe-Damijo

(1961-07-06) 6 July 1961 (age 64)
Aladja, Delta, Nigeria
Nationality Nigerian
Alma mater University of Benin
Occupation(s)Actor, politician
Years active1980s-present
Spouses
  • MEE Mofe-Damijo
  • Jumobi Adegbesan
Children5
Awards2005 Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role

Richard Evans Mofe-Damijo (born 6 July 1961), popularly known as RMD, is a Nigerian actor, writer, producer, lawyer, and former journalist. [1] He served as Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State from 2009 to 2015. [2] [3] [4] Mofe-Damijo won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2005. [5] [6] He received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 12th Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2016. [7] [8] In 2024, he was honoured with the Industry Merit Awards, alongside Iya Rainbow at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards. [9]

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Early life

Mofe-Damijo was born in Aladja, Udu Kingdom, in present-day Delta State. He attended Midwest College, Warri and Anglican Grammar School, where he was a member of the drama club. He studied theatre arts at the University of Benin, [1] and later studied law at the University of Lagos, graduating in 2004. [5] [10]

Career

After graduating from university with a theatre arts degree, Mofe-Damijo appeared in the soap opera Ripples as a police inspector but gained more popularity as villain Segun Kadiri in a rival soap Checkmate . Before then, he had a stint as a writer with the daily newspaper The Concord, [11] and magazines Metro and Quality. [12] Out of Bounds was the first film for which he received a writer and producer credit. [1] [13] In 2005, at the maiden edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards, Mofe-Damijo won the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. [5] On 5 January 2017, he hosted the 2016 GLO-CAF Awards alongside Nigerian journalist Mimi Fawaz. [14] [15] On 8 December 2021, he received a Black Star Honor at the Rhymes on Da Runway in Accra, Ghana. [16]

Political career

Mofe-Damijo was appointed as Special Adviser of Culture and Tourism [17] to Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State, in 2008. He later served as Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State from 2009 to 2015. [6] [18]

Personal life

Mofe-Damijo was married to Mary Ellen 'MEE' Ezekiel, a journalist, publisher and talk show host. [19] After her death in 1996, Mofe-Damijo married Jumobi Adegbesan, a television personality who later lleft broadcasting for the corporate sector. He has five children. [20]

Selected filmography

Film

YearFilmRoleNotes
1997Out of BoundsPastor Vokewith Bimbo Akintola and Racheal Oniga
Hostages
1998Scores to Settlewith Liz Benson and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
Suicide Missionwith Regina Askia
Diamond Ring Chief Dikewith Liz Benson and Gbadewonuola Oyelakin aka Teju Babyface
1999Freedom
The PricePastor Kenwith Eucharia-Anunobi EKWU
2003When God Says YesHarrywith Pete Edochie and Stella Damasus-Aboderin
The Richest Man
The Returnwith Segun Arinze
The Intruderwith Stella Damasus-Aboderin and Rita Dominic
Soul Providerwith Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
Romantic Attractionwith Stella Damasus-Aboderin, Chioma Chukwuka and Zack Orji
Private SinPastor Jackwith Genevieve Nnaji, Stephanie Okereke, Olu Jacobs and Patience Ozokwor
Passionswith Genevieve Nnaji and Stella Damasus-Aboderin
Lovewith Genevieve Nnaji and Segun Arinze
Keeping Faith: Is That Love?with Genevieve Nnaji and Joke Silva
I Will Die for Youwith Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Segun Arinze
Emotional PainGregwith Stella Damasus-Aboderin
AyomidaPolice Officer Idama
2004 The Mayors with Sam Dede and Segun Arinze
True RomanceJimwith Rita Dominic and Desmond Elliot
The Legendwith Kate Henshaw-Nuttal
Standing AloneDanielwith Stella Damasus-Aboderin and Tony Umez
Sisters' Enemy
Queenwith Stella Damasus-Aboderin
Little Angel
Kings Pridewith Stella Damasus-Aboderin
I Want Your WifeEddy
Indecent GirlCharleswith Ini Edo
Indecent Actwith Rita Dominic
I Believe in Youwith Rita Dominic
Engagement Nightwith Stella Damasus-Aboderin
Deadly Desire
Danger SignalDr. C.K. Morganwith Desmond Elliot
Critical Decisionwith Genevieve Nnaji and Stephanie Okereke
Burning Desirewith Stella Damasus-Aboderin and Mike Ezuruonye
Critical Assignment The Presidentwith Hakeem Kae-Kazim
2005The BridesmaidStevewith Chioma Chukwuka, Kate Henshaw-Nuttal and Stella Damasus-Aboderin
Darkest Nightwith Genevieve Nnaji, Segun Arinze and Uche Jombo
Bridge-StoneGabrielwith Liz Benson and Zack Orji
Behind Closed Doorswith Stella Damasus-Aboderin, Desmond Elliot and Patience Ozokwor
Baby Girlwith Pete Edochie
2006Angels of Destinywith Emeka Ike, Lilian Bach
2007Caught in the Middlewith Dakore Akande
2014 30 Days in Atlanta Kimberley's fatherwith Ada Ameh, Ramsey Nouah
2016DinnerAdetunde George Snrwith Iretiola Doyle [21]
The Wedding Party Felix Onwukawith Sola Sobowale, Ireti Doyle and Adesua Etomi
The Grudge Tayo Kindlewith Doyle and Funmi Holder [22]
2017 10 Days in Sun City Otunba Ayoola Williamswith Ayo Makun and Adesua Etomi
The Wedding Party 2 Felix Onwukawith Sola Sobowale, Ireti Doyle and Adesua Etomi
2019God Calling [23] Sade's fatherwith Zainab Balogun, Kabiri Fubara, Adedamol Adedeoyin, Onyeka Onwenu, Seun Ajayi, Eku Eduwor, Seun Faqua
Love Is War Dimeji Phillipswith Omoni Oboli
2020 The New Normal Chairmanwith Bimbo Akintola, Adunni Ade
2021 Fine Wine Seye Georgewith Ego Nwosu, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Keppy Ekpenyong and Zainab Balogun
Christmas in Miami [24] Dafewith Ayo Makun
2022 Boycott Buiwith Yemi Blaq, Kunle Coker, Tolulope Asanu
4:4:44HillaryWith Chiwetalu Agu, Betsy Akan, Seun Akindele
Palava!Osa WondaWith Mercy Aigbe, Bisola Aiyeola, Neo Akpofure
2023 The Black Book Paul Edimawith Ade Laoye, Sam Dede, Shaffy Bello
Tarella: Princess of the NileKing OhenWith Onyinye Ezekwe, Timini Egbuson, Esosa Lawson
2025 Radio Voice [25] KaroWith Timini Egbuson, Nancy Isime, Damilola Adegbite
2027 Children of Blood and Bone

TV shows

YearShowRoleNotes
2018 Castle & Castle Tega Castlewith Dakore Akande, Ade Laoye and Deyemi Okanlawon
2021 King of Boys: The Return of the King Reverend Ifeanyiwith Sola Sobowale, Toni Tones, Reminisce and Illbliss
2022 Far From Home Feyi Wilmer WilloughbyWith Funke Akindele, Adesuwa Etomi - Wellington
2023 Shanty Town Chief FernandezWith Chidi Mokeme, Nse Ikpe Etim, Ini Edo

Awards and nominations

YearEventPrizeResult
2009 5th Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Film In NigeriaNominated
2012 2012 Best of Nollywood Awards Special Recognition AwardWon
2015 2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Supporting ActorNominated
2016 12th Africa Movie Academy Awards Lifetime Achievement AwardWon
2017 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Actor in Leading RoleNominated
Africa Movie Academy Awards Nominated
Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Supporting ActorNominated
2018 Nollywood Travel Film Festival Awards Most Outstanding IndividualWon
2021 Net Honours Most Popular ActorNominated
2022Exclusive Men of the Year Africa AwardsContinental Film IconWon
2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actor in a Drama, Movie or TV Series [26] [27] Nominated

References

  1. 1 2 3 Ogunbayo, Modupe. "Richard Mofe-Damijo: An Actor's Actor". Newswatch . Lagos, Nigeria: Newswatch . Retrieved 24 August 2010.
  2. ↑ Zainab, Alausa-Issa (14 May 2024). "10th AMVCA: 10 facts about Industry Merit Award winner, Richard Mofe-Damijo". Tribune Online. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  3. ↑ "Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD): A comprehensive biography | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  4. ↑ Godwin, Ameh Comrade (30 November 2012). "Former Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo in N50m embezzlement scandal". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 Akande, Victor (28 November 2009). "New world of A-list stars blacklisted in 2005". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria: Vintage Press Limited. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
  6. 1 2 "Delta State Government swears in two new Commissioners" . Retrieved 26 January 2010.
  7. ↑ Ekechukwu, Ferdinand (27 October 2018). "For RMD, It's Good News from Kigali". Thisday Live. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  8. ↑ Ekpai, Joan (14 June 2016). "RMD receives Lifetime Achievement award from Pete Edochie (AMAA 2016)". Nollywood Community. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  9. ↑ Reporters, Our (12 May 2024). "AMVCA 2024: Iya Rainbow, RMD bag Lifetime awards as Bankole, Ojo win best actors". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  10. ↑ Balogun, Sola. "Acting on stage is my greatest passion". Daily Sun. Lagos, Nigeria: The Sun Publishing Limited. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
  11. ↑ "After Concord Newspaper died, it felt like I lost a baby –Mike Awoyinfa". 15 September 2018.
  12. ↑ "Richard Mofe-Damijo: Profile of an iconic Nollywood actor". P.M. News. 8 May 2020.
  13. ↑ "Richard Mofe-Damijo – Profile". New York City: African Film Festival. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
  14. ↑ "Mimi Fawaz and Richard Mofe-Damijo to emcee 2016 Glo-Caf Awards". CAFOnline.com. Confedération Africaine du Football (CAF). Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  15. ↑ "Mimi Fawaz and Richard Mofe-Damijo to compere 2016 Glo-Caf Awards". Goal.com. 4 January 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  16. ↑ "Richard Mofe-Damijo honoured in Ghana - P.M. News" . Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  17. ↑ "Special Adviser or not im still an actor RMD". thenigerianvoice.com. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  18. ↑ "Comedian mocks RMD". AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  19. ↑ "Remembering May Ezekiel, 21 years after". 25 March 2017.
  20. ↑ "RMD: Two Decades of Screen Romance". Archived from the original on 27 October 2007. Retrieved 26 January 2010.
  21. ↑ "Dinner". IMDb .
  22. ↑ "FUNMI HOLDER: The Nigerian Actress Who Went Back in Time". 19 January 2020.
  23. ↑ "God Calling Movie". IMDb . Retrieved 13 June 2019.
  24. ↑ Peters, Robert (24 December 2021), Christmas in Miami (Comedy), Manoj Chandra, Verne Alexandre, John Amos, retrieved 8 October 2023
  25. ↑ "Radio Voice - Nollywire". 26 April 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
  26. ↑ "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
  27. ↑ Somto, Bisina (20 May 2023). "Tobi Bakre Wins Best Actor 2023 AMVCA For 'Brotherhood' – Prime Business Africa". Prime Business Africa. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
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