Richard Mofe-Damijo
Richard Mofe-Damijo | |
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Born | Richard Mofe-Damijo 6 July 1961 |
Occupation | Actor, politician |
Years active | 1980s-present |
Spouse(s) | MEE Mofe-Damijo Jumobi Adegbesan |
Children | 5 |
Website | https://www.rmdtheactor.com |
Richard Eyimofe Evans Mofe-Damijo (born 6 July 1961), popularly known as RMD, is a Nigerian actor, writer, producer, lawyer, and former journalist.[1] He was also a former Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State in 2009.[2] In 2005, he won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.[3][4] He received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 12th Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2016.[5][6]
Early life
Mofe-Damijo was born in Aladja community of Udu Kingdom, Delta State. He attended Midwest College, Warri and Anglican Grammar School and was a member of the Drama Club. He enrolled into the University of Benin to continue his education and studied Theatre Arts.[1] In 1997, Mofe-Damijo returned to the university to study law at the University of Lagos and graduated in 2004.[3][7]
Career
After graduating from the university, Mofe-Damijo took part in the soap opera Ripples, but gained more popularity as villain Segun Kadiri in rival soap Checkmate. Before then, he had a stint as a writer with Concord Newspapers[8] Metro Magazine, and Quality.[9] Out of Bounds was the first film for which he received a writer/producer credit.[1][10] In 2005, at the maiden edition of the African Movie Academy Awards, Mofe-Damijo won the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.[3] On 5 January 2017, he hosted the 2016 GLO-CAF Awards alongside Nigerian journalist Mimi Fawaz.[11][12] On 8 December 2021, he won an award at Ghana, a Black Star Honor at the Rhymes on Da Runway in Gold coast, Ghana.[13]
Political career
Mofe-Damijo was appointed as the Special Adviser of Culture and Tourism[14] to the then Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan in 2008, and later became the commissioner for Culture and Tourism of Delta State, Nigeria in 2009.[4] His tenure ended in 2015.[15]
Personal life
Mofe-Damijo was married to a journalist/publisher and talk show host May Ellen 'MEE' Ezekiel.[16] After her death in 1996, Mofe-Damijo married TV personality Jumobi Adegbesan, who later left TV presenting for the corporate world. Mofe-Damijo has five children: two with his current wife and three from his previous marriage.[17]
Selected filmography
TV Shows
Year | Show | Role | Notes |
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2021 | Castle & Castle | Tega Castle | with Dakore Akande, Ade Laoye and Deyemi Okanlawon |
Awards and nominations
Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
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2009 | 5th Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Film In Nigeria | State of The Heart | Nominated |
2012 | 2012 Best of Nollywood Awards | Special Recognition Award | Himself | Won |
2015 | 2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actor | 30 days in Atlanta | Nominated |
2016 | 12th Africa Movie Academy Awards | LifeTime Achievement Award | Himself | Won |
2017 | 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actor in Leading Role | Himself | Nominated |
Africa Movie Academy Awards | Nominated | |||
Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | ||
2021 | Net Honours | Most Popular Actor | Himself | Nominated |
2022 | Exclusive Men of the Year Africa Awards | Continental Film Icon | himself | Won |
References
- ^ a b c Ogunbayo, Modupe. "Richard Mofe-Damijo: An Actor's Actor". Newswatch. Lagos, Nigeria: Newswatch. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- ^ "RMD Net Worth, Cars & Latest Biography in 2021". Latest car news, car blog news in Nigeria, car import duties in Nigeria, latest car release. 21 September 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ a b "Delta State Government swears in two new Commissioners". Retrieved 26 January 2010.
- ^ Ekechukwu, Ferdinand (27 October 2018). "For RMD, It's Good News from Kigali". Thisday Live. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ Ekpai, Joan (14 June 2016). "RMD receives Lifetime Achievement award from Pete Edochie (AMAA 2016)". Nollywood Community. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ Balogun, Sola. "Acting on stage is my greatest passion". Daily Sun. Lagos, Nigeria: The Sun Publishing Limited. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- ^ "After Concord Newspaper died, it felt like I lost a baby –Mike Awoyinfa". 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Richard Mofe-Damijo: Profile of an iconic Nollywood actor". P.M. News. 8 May 2020.
- ^ "Richard Mofe-Damijo – Profile". New York City: African Film Festival. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- ^ "Mimi Fawaz and Richard Mofe-Damijo to emcee 2016 Glo-Caf Awards". CAFOnline.com. Confedération Africaine du Football (CAF). Retrieved 6 November 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Mimi Fawaz and Richard Mofe-Damijo to compere 2016 Glo-Caf Awards". Goal.com. 4 January 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Richard Mofe-Damijo honoured in Ghana - P.M. News". Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- ^ "Special Adviser or not im still an actor RMD". thenigerianvoice.com. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Comedian mocks RMD". AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Remembering May Ezekiel, 21 years after". 25 March 2017.
- ^ "RMD: Two Decades of Screen Romance". Retrieved 26 January 2010.
- ^ "Dinner". IMDb.
- ^ "FUNMI HOLDER: The Nigerian Actress Who Went Back in Time". 19 January 2020.
- ^ "God Calling Movie". IMDb. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
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