Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), the ace Nollywood actor, has taken to social media to celebrate veteran comedian Alibaba Akpobome, on the occasion of his 60th birthday.
TheNewsGuru reports that the King of Nigeria comedy Alibaba celebrated his 60th birthday today, June 24th.
Taking to Instagram, RMD shared a lovely picture of himself and the veteran comedian with the caption: “From friend to brother. From laughs to legacy. My guy, my comic genius, my day one. My Paddy for Jungle! Happy 60th birthday, living legend!”
Emeka Rollas, the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, (AGN) also celebrated with the veteran. Sharing his photo, he wrote: “Yesterday I appreciated one among the members who have been back bones and exceptionally inspirational on this my journey as President of Actors Guild of Nigeria.
“Ali Baba is one of them and coincidentally it’s his birthday so I use this double opportunity to appreciate you for all you do from behind and then wish you a Happy Birthday @alibabagcfr.”
Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) is currently facing backlash for using a controversial photo to celebrate his colleague, Omoni Oboli’s birthday.
TheNewsGuru reports that Omoni, on Tuesday celebrated her birthday, by posting a video from her birthday shoot on Instagram.
The actress who appeared elated, donned a white outfit and surrounded by colourful balloons on a white bed.
She captioned the video: “Happy birthday OMoney. So blessed and fiercely grateful!Through it all, you have remain faithful Lord! All that I am, all I will ever be, I give to you. Thank you for the love besties! I love you all so much.”
Celebrating with the actress, RMD via his verified Instagram shared a controversial photo of them sharing a kiss on a movie set. He captioned the post: “Happy birthday STARGIRL!!! I can’t wait for our next round of movies.”
See photo below:
The post however did not sit well with fans who felt the image was inappropriate, especially considering Omoni is married and a grand mother.
A fan wrote: “Of all the countless photos of Omoni Oboli you chose to use this as a birthday picture? This isn’t nice Sir. It’s wrong…”
Another added, “Una Dey get mind for this social media….. out of all the pictures in the world. Na this one you see wish person wife…”
“Na person wife u hold like that de wish am happy birthday. Nawa o,” another wrote. One simply said, “Person wife.”
On Saturday, October 5, 2024, the excellence of Urhobo and Delta culture was on full display at the Brooklyn Park Community Center in Minnesota as the Council of Chiefs Minnesota (CCM), an organization of traditional title holders from Delta State in Minnesota, celebrated its inauguration.
In his opening remarks, President of CCM Olorogun Godfrey Edaferierhi emphasized the essence of the organization and highlighted its achievements within its short existence. Notably, CCM established a sister-city relationship between Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, and Udu Local Government of Delta State, Nigeria—the first such relationship between a major U.S. city and a local government in Nigeria.
Minnesota, with a population of 5.72 million in 2022 and a real gross domestic product (GDP) of $472.8 billion by the third quarter of 2023, ranks 20th in the U.S. economy. Nigeria’s population is projected to be about 220 million, with an estimated GDP of $220 billion by the end of 2023, underscoring the need for subnational relationships like the one initiated by CCM.
Mayor of Brooklyn Park, Hollies J. Winston, expressed that the sister-city relationship would extend beyond cultural exchange to encompass economic and technological collaboration for the mutual benefit of both societies. Brooklyn Park, the sixth-largest city in Minnesota, had a population of 86,000 and a median property value of $289,400 in 2022.
In recognition of the sister-city relationship, Mayor Winston honoured former Delta State Governor HE Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa with a leadership award for facilitating the partnership and promoting rural development. Former Udu Local Government Chairman and current Senior Adviser to the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, also received an award for his contributions. Olorogun Dr. Richard Iyede received the award on behalf of Chief Jite Brown, while Queen Blessing Isinyemeze of Ugbodu Kingdom accepted the award for Dr. Okowa.
The event featured a vibrant celebration with musical icon and “Omoge” crooner Mike Okri, who lit up the night with his popular tunes and co-emceeded the event. Renowned actor Richard Mofe Damijo served as the keynote speaker.
Before the main event, the Urhobo Council of Chiefs North America was inaugurated at the Marriott Hotel in Brooklyn Park, with chiefs Clement Okitikpi, Godfrey Edaferierhi, Okagbare Ralph Dema, Jonathan Wittney, Dr. Onome Dema, Ochuko Okitikpi, Lucky Memene, Samuel Ukwesa, Sam Ogaga, Oghogho Manuwa, and James Oghenekaro in attendance. Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) President General Olorogun (Barr) Ese Gam Owe addressed the meeting, stressing the importance of unity and promoting Urhobo culture globally. He was accompanied by the Secretary of the Urhobo Traditional Rulers’ Council, Emmanuel Avworo.
Urhobo traditional title holders from Nigeria, Europe, other U.S. states, and Canada attended the event. At an earlier event on Friday, October 4, 2024, Hennepin Community College hosted a masterclass titled “A Conversation with RMD,” where Richard Mofe Damijo showcased his expertise. He was later presented with the Global Ambassador of the Performing Arts award.
Veteran Nollywood actor Richard Mofe Damijo popularly known as RMD has admitted that it is very difficult to be faithful in marriages.
RMD, revealed this while speaking in an interview with actor and media personality, Teju Babyface on one of the episodes of his podcast. TejuBabyface DeepDive.
Teju had asked if it was hard being faithful in marriage and the thespian agreed, saying it is most especially hard for entertainers to be faithful as they get a lot of attention.
In his words:
“It is hard (to be faithful in marriage) because if you are in the line of work that we are in it is very hard because let’s face it, everyone of us that is married, we are the target,” he began.
“I mean look at how women are. How can you escape it? Women are like Delilah, they are like Jezebels, they prepare and the only way you can perpetuate the real intentions of the enemy is to constantly aim at the image of God or the symbol of authority in any home. You shoot it down, it’s like being a general or a commander in a battlefield, you drop him and the battalion scatters.”
“It’s very difficult and you have to get to a point where your wife understands what she’s up against as well because if your wife is not up to speed on what she’s up against, then your flanks would be left open. So, if there’s no harmony on that field.. I saw TD Jakes speak about this and I was so impressed. He said if you wanna know who’s got my back, jump me. It spoke to me and for me, that is what defines my life. You can’t touch my family and if I can react the way I react if you touch my family, then my family is got to be able to react the same way.”
Comedian and filmmaker, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has revealed that he once worked as a bartender many years ago.
According to him, he quit being a bartender and progressed to getting a degree, when star actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, advised him to do so when he accosted him at the bar where he was working and told him about his passion to become an entertainer someday.
AY made this know while granting an interview to Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo.
He said, “I was doing all that it takes to get into the entertainment space. And somewhere along the line, I started working with NNPC Junior Staff Club as a bartender.
“That was what inspired my series, ‘Call To Bar.’ Everything around me; my stories, and my movies are all inspired by my experiences.
“When I was working as a bartender, I would see a lot of people the likes of Alex O and Shina Peters coming to perform. I would say to myself that someday, somehow, somewhere, sometime in life, I’m going to get into the entertainment space.
“So, there was one time that I approached RMD when he came, a long time ago. We were talking and he advised me to go back to school. He said, ‘Education is important. Afterward, trust me, all these things would follow.’
“So, that was how I gained admission into Delta State University to study Theatre Arts.”
AY said while in school he kicked-started his entertainment career first as a show organiser before progressing into a multi-faced entertainer and entrepreneur upon graduation.
Award-winning Actors Richard Mofe-Damijo, Chidi Mokeme, and Funke Akindele were among those honoured with the Legacy Award at ‘The Nollywood 100’.
‘The Nollywood 100’ organised by Ynaija, on Thursday night celebrated a total of 100 actors who have made a mark in the industry, in the past year.
Ynaija said the award was bestowed to those who have contributed to the growth of the industry, acknowledging renowned actors as well as working behind the scenes.
Some of the actors who received the award include, Nze Ikpe-Etim, Daniel Effiong, Bimbo Ademoye, Timini Egbuson, Ini Edo.
Others are Ruth Kadiri, Olarotimi Fakunle, Bolaji Ogunmola, Femi Adebayo, Eku Edewor and Lateef Adedimeji amongst others.
Nollywood actor and producer Richard Mofe Damijo popularly known as RMD has said actors are attracted by good stories before anything else.
The actor revealed this during a panel discussion at the 2023 edition of the just-concluded Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF).
During the panel session moderated by actor, Enyinna Nwigwe, the star actor said while money may come afterwards, the first thing that gets an actor’s attention is the quality of the story.
“Actors are all suckers for good stories. Once the story is good, you have got the attention of the actor.
“If a student comes to me, I will never charge. I have done free films for students, for young producers, and for young actors. What actors want is a structure. There is nothing wrong with you calling my agent.
“If a student approaches me to star in a movie, I will even give the student money to shoot. If Enyinna Nwigwe tells me that he is working on his film, I will work with him based on the father-son relationship that we have.”
Veteran Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe Damijo, fondly called RMD, has disclosed why he doesn’t practice law in Nigeria despite being a lawyer.
The actor, during a recent Interview with Cable Lifestyle, while explaining his journey into the movie industry, noted that not all lawyers need to go to court.
According to the 62-year-old actor, when he performs his work, regardless of which, he honours God by fulfilling the purpose for which he is here.
He said, “I am a man of faith, and each one of us does not have to be on a pulpit on a weekly basis to serve God. I serve God wholeheartedly in my own way, believing that pursuing excellence in every field of endeavour is how mankind honours God.
“When I perform my work at its highest level, I am honouring God and fulfilling the purpose for which I am here. I touch and impact lives through the area for which humanity knows me, trusting my sense of judgment. For me, this is my way of honouring God.
Veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo fondly called RMD has defended entertainers who allow infidelity get into their marital journey.
He admitted that it is very hard for entertainers to be faithful in marriage.
He said desperate ladies often target and go after married male public figures with the aim of luring them to get in bed with them.
The 62-year-old thespian stated this in the latest episode of the Teju Babyface Deep Dive Podcast, hosted by comedian Olateju Oyelakin, aka Teju Babyface.
Mofe-Damijo said: “It’s very hard for entertainers to be faithful in marriage because of the line of work that we are in.
“Every one of us is married, we are the target. Look at how women are, how can you escape it? Women are like Delilah, they are like Jezebel, they prepare.
“The only way the enemy can perpetrate their real intention is to constantly aim at the image of God or the symbol of authority in any home. Then shut it down.
Nollywood veteran actor, Mofe Damijo, aka RMD, who stirred reactions over a viral scene with a colleague, Nancy Isime, in ‘Shanty Town’ has reacted to the unclad part he featured in.
In the controversial scene, Nancy’s character is being forced to strip by RMD, who touched her breasts in the movie.
Speaking on his role in the movie, RMD, via his Instagram page, shared a captivating scene with Actor Chidi Mokeme.
Captioning the video, the Legendary actor hilariously noted that he is aware it wasn’t the viral ‘nude’ scene his fans were expecting to see.
Following his flirty role in ‘Shanty Town’, he added that his industry friends have expressed their desire to play the roles he plays so they can be touchy the way he was in the movie.
RMD wrote: “I know this is not the scene of Chief Fernandez you all want to talk about… Now my friends want to play the roles i play so they can be touching things”
See some of the reactions below:
_sommi: “Ahhh femi Fernandez is a terrrrrible person. A user, a greedy person and soulless individual. I remember Mr femi Fernandez and I pray harder for the up coming 2023 election in Nigeria. Omo…. Watin concern u concern ur friend women… Haba.”
silvercrest_blender_nigeria: “Me torchy torch hand weighing machine I hail thee.”
In the crime and action film, which dropped on the giant streaming app on Friday, January 20, Nancy played the character, Shalewa.
Responding to questions on the controversial nude scene where veteran actor, RMD, who played Chief Fernandez in the movie, groped her breast but the actress revealed that the body on display was of her body double.
The movie has been trending since its release, following a stellar performance from cast members like Chidi Mokeme, Nse Ikpe Etim, Shaffy Bello Mercy Eke, Richard Mofe Damijo, Ini Edo, Nancy Isime, and others.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Nancy, who hails from Edo State, began a career as an actress in the TV series Echoes in 2011.
Nancy Isime
She is also a television presenter, known for presenting the gossip show “The Squeeze”, the technology show “What’s Hot”, and backstage segments of MTN Project Fame season 7.
In 2016 she replaced Toke Makinwa as the presenter of the popular show Trending on HipTV. She co-hosted the 2019 edition of The Headies award with Reminisce.
She was also the presenter of The Voice Nigeria 2021. In 2019, Nancy launched her own TV show which she called The Nancy Isime Show.
In 2020, she co-hosted The Headies award with Bovi. In 2022, she starred in the Netflix original series Blood Sisters, playing the lead role of Kemi, produced by Ebonylife TV studio which is owned by Mo Abudu.
