Richard Eyimofe Evans Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, is a Nigerian actor, writer, producer, lawyer, and former journalist. He was born on 6 July 1961 in Aladja community of has had a successful career in the entertainment industry, winning several awards and recognition for his acting and producing skills.
Early Life and Education
RMD attended Midwest College, Warri, and Anglican Grammar School, where he was a member of the Drama Club. He later enrolled at the University of Benin to study Theatre Arts. After graduating from university with a Theatre Arts degree, RMD appeared in the soap opera Ripples as a police inspector, but gained more popularity as villain Segun Kadiri in rival soap Checkmate. In 1997, RMD returned to the university to study law at the University of Lagos and graduated in 2004.
Career
RMD started his career as a writer with daily newspaper The Concord, and magazines Metro and Quality. Out of Bounds was the first film for which he received a writer/producer credit. In 2005, at the maiden edition of the African Movie Academy Awards, RMD won the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. He has also won other awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 12th Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2016.
Political Career
In 2008, RMD was appointed as the Special Adviser of Culture and Tourism to the then Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan. He later became the commissioner for Culture and Tourism of Delta State, Nigeria in 2009. His tenure ended in 2015.
Net Worth
RMD’s net worth is estimated to be around $15 million.
Personal Life
RMD was married to a journalist/publisher and talk show host May Ellen ‘MEE’ Ezekiel. After her death in 1996, RMD married TV personality Jumobi Adegbesan, who later left TV presenting for the corporate world. RMD has five children: two with his current wife and three from his previous marriage.
Richard Eyimofe Evans Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, is a multi-talented Nigerian actor, writer, producer, lawyer, and former journalist. He has had a successful career in the entertainment industry, winning several awards and recognition for his acting and producing skills. RMD has also served in the political arena, holding various positions in Delta State. Despite his busy career, RMD has managed to maintain a stable personal life with his wife and children.
