Richard Mofe-Damijo

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

(1961-07-06) 6 July 1961 (age 63)
Aladja, Delta, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Alma materUniversity 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
Websitehttps://www.rmdtheactor.com

Richard Evans Mofe-Damijo (born 6 July 1961), popularly known as RMD, is a foremost Nigerian actor, writer, producer, lawyer, and former journalist.[1] He was also a 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] In 2024, he was honoured with the Industry Merit Awards, alongside Iya Rainbow at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.[8]

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  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ Godwin, Ameh Comrade (30 November 2012). "Former Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo in N50m embezzlement scandal". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Delta State Government swears in two new Commissioners". Retrieved 26 January 2010.
  6. ^ Ekechukwu, Ferdinand (27 October 2018). "For RMD, It's Good News from Kigali". Thisday Live. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  7. ^ Ekpai, Joan (14 June 2016). "RMD receives Lifetime Achievement award from Pete Edochie (AMAA 2016)". Nollywood Community. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  8. ^ 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.