Born:Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) July 6, 196 (age 60) Aladja, Delta, Nigeria
Profession: actor, ex-politician
Spouse(s): Jumobi Adegbesan.
Years of activity: 1980 to present
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More-Damijo was born in the community of ‘Aladja of the Kingdom of Udu, near Warri, Delta State. He attended Midwest College, Warri, and the Anglican Grammar School and was a member of the Drama Club. He enrolled at the University of Benin to continue his studies and studied theatrical arts. In 1997, Mofe-Damijo returned to college to study law at the University of Lagos and graduated in 2004.
Career as an actor
Damijo appeared in a late 1980s television soap opera called Ripples. Before that, he worked for Concord Newspapers and Metro Magazine as a reporter. Out of Bounds was the first film for which he received writer/producer credit. In 2005, at the first edition of the African Movie Academy Awards, Mofe-Damijo won the award for best actor in a leading role.
Political career
More-Damijo was named Special Advisor for Culture and Tourism to then-Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan in 2008, and later became Commissioner for Culture and Tourism for Delta State, Nigeria, in 2009. His term ended in 2015.
Awards
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2009 Award 5th Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Picture in Nigeria, 2012 Best of Nollywood Awards Special Recognition Award, 2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Supporting Actor, 12th Africa Movie Academy Awards Lifetime Achievement Award, 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role, Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Supporting Actor, Net Honors Most Popular Actor
NET WORTH
Currently the richest and most influential Nigerian actor, with a net worth of about $7 million