Richard Mofe-Damijo Biography: Early Life, Career, Films, Awards, Wife & Net Worth
Richard Mofe-Damijo (born July 6, 1961), sometimes known as RMD, is a Nigerian actor, writer, producer, lawyer, and former journalist. From 2009 until 2015, he was Delta State’s Commissioner for Culture and Tourism. Mofe-Damijo earned the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Lead Role in 2005.
In 2016, he was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 12th African Movie Academy Awards. In 2024, he received the Industry Merit Award along with Iya Rainbow at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.
Richard Mofe-Damijo Biography
Mofe-Damijo was born in Aladja, Udu Kingdom (now Delta State). He attended Midwest College in Warri and Anglican Grammar School, where he was a member of the Drama Club. He studied theatrical arts at the University of Benin before moving on to study law at the University of Lagos, where he graduated in 2004.
Career
Mofe-Damijo, who graduated from university with a theatrical arts degree, first featured as a police inspector in the soap opera Ripples before rising to prominence as the villain Segun Kadiri in the rival soap Checkmate. He had previously worked as a writer for The Concord, a daily newspaper, as well as Metro and Quality magazines. Out of Bounds was his first film credit as a writer and producer.
Mofe-Damijo received Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards’ inaugural ceremony in 2005. On January 5, 2017, he and Nigerian journalist Mimi Fawaz co-hosted the 2016 GLO-CAF Awards. On December 8, 2021, he received a Black Star Honour at the Rhymes on Da Runway event in Accra, Ghana.
Political Career
Mofe-Damijo was appointed as Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan‘s Special Adviser on Culture and Tourism in 2008. He later served as Delta State’s Commissioner for Culture and Tourism from 2009 to 2015.
Film
| Year | Film | Role |
| 1997 | Out of Bounds | Pastor Voke |
| Hostages | ||
| 1998 | Scores to Settle | |
| Suicide Mission | ||
| Diamond Ring | Chief Dike | |
| 1999 | Freedom | |
| The Price | Pastor Ken | |
| 2003 | When God Says Yes | Harry |
| The Richest Man | ||
| The Return | ||
| The Intruder | ||
| Soul Provider | ||
| Romantic Attraction | ||
| Private Sin | Pastor Jack | |
| Passions | ||
| Love | ||
| Keeping Faith: Is That Love? | ||
| I Will Die for You | ||
| Emotional Pain | Greg | |
| Ayomida | Police Officer Idama | |
| 2004 | The Mayors | |
| True Romance | Jim | |
| The Legend | ||
| Standing Alone | Daniel | |
| Sisters’ Enemy | ||
| Queen | ||
| Little Angel | ||
| Kings Pride | ||
| I Want Your Wife | Eddy | |
| Indecent Girl | Charles | |
| Indecent Act | ||
| I Believe in You | ||
| Engagement Night | ||
| Deadly Desire | ||
| Danger Signal | Dr. C.K. Morgan | |
| Critical Decision | ||
| Burning Desire | ||
| Critical Assignment | The President | |
| 2005 | The Bridesmaid | Steve |
| Darkest Night | ||
| Bridge-Stone | Gabriel | |
| Behind Closed Doors | ||
| Baby Girl | ||
| 2006 | Angels of Destiny | |
| 2007 | Caught in the Middle | |
| 2014 | 30 Days in Atlanta | Kimberley’s father |
| 2016 | Dinner | Adetunde George Snr |
| The Wedding Party | Felix Onwuka | |
| The Grudge | Tayo Kindle | |
| 2017 | 10 Days in Sun City | Otunba Ayoola Williams |
| The Wedding Party 2 | Felix Onwuka | |
| 2019 | God Calling | Sade’s father |
| Love Is War | Dimeji Phillips | |
| 2020 | The New Normal | Chairman |
| 2021 | Fine Wine | Seye George |
| Christmas in Miami | Dafe | |
| 2022 | Boycott | Bui |
| 4:4:44 | Hillary | |
| Palava! | Osa Wonda | |
| 2023 | The Black Book | Paul Edima |
| Tarella: Princess of the Nile | King Ohen | |
| 2025 | Radio Voice | Karo |
| 2027 | Children of Blood and Bone |
TV shows
| Year | Show | Role |
| 2018 | Castle & Castle | Tega Castle |
| 2021 | King of Boys: The Return of the King | Reverend Ifeanyi |
| 2022 | Far From Home | Feyi Wilmer Willoughby |
| 2023 | Shanty Town | Chief Fernandez |
Richard Mofe Damijo Nominations and Awards
| Year | Event | Prize | Result |
| 2009 | 5th Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Film In Nigeria | Nominated |
| 2012 | 2012 Best of Nollywood Awards | Special Recognition Award | Won |
| 2015 | 2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
| 2016 | 12th Africa Movie Academy Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award | Won |
| 2017 | 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actor in Leading Role | Nominated |
| Africa Movie Academy Awards | Nominated | ||
| Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Nollywood Travel Film Festival Awards | Most Outstanding Individual | Won |
| 2021 | Net Honours | Most Popular Actor | Nominated |
| 2022 | Exclusive Men of the Year Africa Awards | Continental Film Icon | Won |
| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards | Best Actor in a Drama, Movie or TV Series | Nominated |
Richard Mofe-Damijo Wife
Mofe-Damijo married Mary Ellen ‘MEE’ Ezekiel, a journalist, publisher, and talk show host. Following her death in 1996, Mofe-Damijo married Jumobi Adegbesan, a television star. She eventually left television to work in the corporate sector. RMD has five children.
Richard Mofe-Damijo Net Worth
His value is believed to be $10 million. Richard Mofe-Damijo, also known as RMD, is a wealthy Nigerian actor and the former Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State.
Social Media
Instagram: @mofedamijo
