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Richard Mofe-Damijo

Richard Mofe-Damijo

Nigerian politician and actor (born 1961)

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][3] In 2005, he won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.[4][5] He received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 12th Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2016.[6][7]

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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.[4][8]

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 rival soap Checkmate. Before then, he had a stint as a writer with daily newspaper The Concord,[9] and magazines Metro and Quality.[10] Out of Bounds was the first film for which he received a writer/producer credit.[1][11] In 2005, at the maiden edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards, Mofe-Damijo won the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.[4] On 5th January 2017, he hosted the 2016 GLO-CAF Awards alongside Nigerian journalist Mimi Fawaz.[12][13] On 8th December 2021, he won an award at Ghana, a Black Star Honor at the Rhymes on Da Runway in Gold coast, Ghana.[14]

Political career

Mofe-Damijo was appointed as the Special Adviser of Culture and Tourism[15] to the then Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan in 2008, and later became the commissioner for Culture and Tourism of Delta State, Nigeria in 2009.[5] His tenure ended in 2015.[16]

Personal life

Mofe-Damijo was married to a journalist/publisher and talk show host May Ellen 'MEE' Ezekiel.[17] 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.[18]

Selected filmography

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References

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    Ogunbayo, Modupe. "Richard Mofe-Damijo: An Actor's Actor". Newswatch. Lagos, Nigeria: Newswatch. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
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    "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.
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    Godwin, Ameh Comrade (30 November 2012). "Former Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo in N50m embezzlement scandal". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
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    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.
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    "Delta State Government swears in two new Commissioners". Retrieved 26 January 2010.
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    Ekechukwu, Ferdinand (27 October 2018). "For RMD, It's Good News from Kigali". Thisday Live. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
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    Ekpai, Joan (14 June 2016). "RMD receives Lifetime Achievement award from Pete Edochie (AMAA 2016)". Nollywood Community. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
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    Balogun, Sola. "Acting on stage is my greatest passion". Daily Sun. Lagos, Nigeria: The Sun Publishing Limited. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
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    "After Concord Newspaper died, it felt like I lost a baby –Mike Awoyinfa". 15 September 2018.
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    "Richard Mofe-Damijo: Profile of an iconic Nollywood actor". P.M. News. 8 May 2020.
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    "Richard Mofe-Damijo – Profile". New York City: African Film Festival. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
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    "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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    "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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    "Richard Mofe-Damijo honoured in Ghana - P.M. News". Retrieved 12 December 2021.
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    "Special Adviser or not im still an actor RMD". thenigerianvoice.com. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
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    "God Calling Movie". IMDb. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
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    "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
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    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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