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  • This is the time to give out seized food items to poor Nigerians- RMD to customs

    This is the time to give out seized food items to poor Nigerians- RMD to customs

    Richard Mofe-Damijo, veteran actor has urged the Nigeria Customs Services (NCS) to give out seized food items in its custody to help the poor amid the countrywide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

    In a post shared on his social media page on Wednesday, the fashionable role interpreter said such measure has become imperative to help those worst-hit by the sit-at-home directive in the country.

    “Sitting here wondering if this wont be a good time for government to ask Customs about all the plenty seized rice, tomato, vegetable oil and all the other food items they have in their possession and give out to our people in need,” he wrote on Instagram.

     

    “Whilst thanking them for reduced fuel prices at this time (inject smiley face)and all the other efforts so far, food is a major part of this lock down.

    “I know sometimes the agencies of government don’t work as a team but please this is the time for customs to step and tell us how much relief they can bring to Nigerians. #giveoutseizedfooditems
    #customshelpus #rmdsaysso.”

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    TheNewsGuru recalls that Yemi Alade had earlier urged President Muhammadu Buhari to provide stimulus package for people he directed to stay at home during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

     

  • Nigerian filmmaker slams RMD, Omoni Oboli

    Nigerian filmmaker slams RMD, Omoni Oboli

    Revered role interpreters, Richard Mofe-Damijo and Omoni Oboli have been criticized by filmmaker and director, Kesiena Obue.

    Obue, a respected filmmaker has big credits to her name as scriptwriter behind works such as Bling Lagosians and other flicks.

    Obue recently averred that RMD and Omoni Oboli are not dynamic in the way they interpret their roles in movies.

    “Characterization is suffering in Nollywood. We lack diversity in characters. Majority of our characters are the same. Handsome man, pretty, sexy babe; stereotypical and flat. No depth. A lot of Nollywood actors approach different characters the same way. Same mannerism, same vocal pattern, same gait, same accent, same physicality, same emotional delivery. Same everything. They go as they are. No difference between their real life selves and the characters they play.

     

    KESIENA OBUE

    “RMD uses the same unhurried, guttural vocal pattern for all his characters. Omoni wears the same honey brown contact lens for all her characters. How and why? A lot of our actors do not put careful and deliberate thought into putting some degree of radical difference in the physicality, emotional experience and delivery of their characters. We are not all the same in this life. Our experiences are different and they shape our external and internal qualities. Same as the characters you play so you cannot afford to play them in the same manner.”

    “Actors need to discover the physical qualities of their characters; Mannerism, physicality, posture/gait, vocal pattern, behavioural norms, culture… the internal qualities; Thoughts, feelings, motivation, internal truth. Once you know these things, you will be able to convincingly delineate your character and deliver a performance that will resonate and linger. Dear Actor, give your character a soul. Once you discover the very thing that lies deep within that character, you will feel different in your body, soul, approach and delivery,” she advises young actors.

     

  • RMD shares experience with Naira Marley

    Veteran actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, fondly called RMD, has taken to social media to share his experience with rave of the moment, Naira Marley.

    Sharing a picture taken with the ‘Soapy’ singer on Instagram on Monday, the revered thespian noted Naira Marley has become a phenomenon.

    “Early this year my wife shared a seat with @nairamarley on a trip from Dubai. She told me how he was very gentle and almost shy. A few months later on a flight from Abuja to Lagos, one of the last passengers to board was @nairamarley and he sat beside me. He started laughing. We both knew why; I mean, what are the odds? I whipped out my phone and took this picture I’m sharing with you now”

    “Today the young man has grown into some kind of phenomenon. My young daughter calls herself a Marlian. Even when I tease her and ask, so what happens to @davidoofficial she just smiles and covers her face. This is no joke my whole household of holidaymakers are all calling themselves Marlians.”

    Marley will be having is highly-anticipated concert tagged MarlianFest in Lagos on Monday night.

  • Why I want to ‘play’ God- Richard Mofe Damijo

    Why I want to ‘play’ God- Richard Mofe Damijo

    Veteran Nollywood actor and former Delta State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Richard Mofe Damijo has said he would love to play the role of God in a movie.

    The veteran role interpreter noted that he had played the role of the President and the devil, now he desires to act the role of God.

    “I wanna play God, it is one of my bucket lists. I have played the devil in another film, ‘Made in Heaven.’ I missed the chance to play God recently, so but I want to play God, I want to play God. I played I think I played the president. I want to play God. Yeah. I just want to play God, I want to play God’s character. It’s funny, but since I watched ‘Oh my God by this old actor and then when I saw Amitabh Bachchan, the Indian actor in (God Tussi Great Ho), now that I have some grays, so by the time I’m probably 60 something and the greys are little bit greyer, like snow white, I would probably get a role to play God or I write one myself,” he told Pulse.

     

    RMD also stated his reason for not appearing in just any Nollywood flick. He added that it is not about the number of films, but the quality of films that you do.

    “In the prolific period of Nollywood as it were, I didn’t jump on every bandwagon or on every film that came my way. I’ve always tried to be very selective about the kind of films I did. And in a lot in a lot of ways I feel very blessed that you know, my, my little body of work can kind of compare with any other person’s body of work. For me, it is not about the number of films you do, but the quality of the films that you do. I didn’t see a lot of films that I did at that time,”

     

  • RMD, Osas Ighodaro to feature in season 4 of MTV Shuga Naija

    Nollywood celebrities Richard Mofe- Damijo and Osas Ighodaro are set to feature in season 4 of MTV Shuga Naija.
    MTV Shuga is a television drama series that was first aired in November 2009 on MTV Base as part of an initiative dubbed “MTV Staying Alive ignite”.
    The new season of the long-running drama series, which is directed by Tope Oshin is scheduled to premiere in September 2019.
    The movie is featuring some returning members of the cast and new injections, among the injection are Funsho Adeolu, Tobi Bakre, Omowunmi Dada and Belinda Yanga.
    The returning cast also include Funlola Raimi Aofiyebi, Timini Egbuson, Rahama Sadau, Yakubu Mohammed, Bukola Oladipupo, Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Amal Umar, Alvin Abayomi, Helena Nelson and Ruby Akabueze among others.
    Oshin expressed excitement as she speaks on the project and the areas they focused.
    “I’m elated to be producing the new season of MTV Shuga… We have so many issues in the world and while we entertain our audience.
    “We also talk about serious issues raised in our communities.
    “MTV Shuga is entertaining, witty and fun but also effects change within communities and inspires the next generation of young people to serve the world better.” Oshin said.
    Timini Egbuson, who happens to be.one of the returning cast could not hide his joy as he speak on the movie.
    ” I am so excited to be back on MTV Shuga Naija, I couldn’t be prouder to be such an integral part of this conversation.
    ” Helping to educate young people on effective ways to manage pressure from society and to make informed decisions about their sexual health.
    ” This is my fourth series of MTV Shuga and not only have I learned so much from being involved, but I’m sure that our fans have grown with us too.
    “MTV Shuga Naija continues to make a positive change in Nigeria, and I’m thrilled to be back on set again and to meet the new cast”he said.
    MTV Shuga Naija has featured top Nigerian music star, Tiwa Savage amongst several notable movie stars.

  • Nigerians have given me the best birthday week- Richard Mofe Damijo

    Veteran actor, Richard Mofe Damijo popularly known as RMD has revealed that Nigerians have given him the best birthday week.
    RMD’s appreciation is coming at a time when Nigerians demanded for embattled Pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo to take a leave of absence from the pulpit over allegations of sexual assault by Busola Dakolo.
    He wrote: ”The thing about getting older is that with each passing day you know yourself better, find your voice more and generally become better aware. It’s been 58, years of stumbles, falls, wrong turns, dreadful mistakes and errors but in all, they have been 58, remarkable years of God’s consistent grace and mercies.
    “If after all these years I am afraid to speak the truth irrespective of whose ox is gored, then I have failed, which is why I have never been prouder of being Nigerian than I am now because Nigerians have given me the best birthday week, ever. It’s been a harvest of protests that have brought positive results.
    “ It indeed gives me hope that even though a lot of young people in this generation are misinformed, misguided and scaringly shallow, a lot more have their heads in the right places and I am optimistic that it can only get better, so as I reflect on my years, I pray that Proverbs chapter 31, verses 8 and 9 will guide the remaining years of my life, Amen”.
    The 58-year-old superstar was a former Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State.
     

  • I’m no surprised when people who earn next to nothing buy cars- RMD

    I’m no surprised when people who earn next to nothing buy cars- RMD

    Veteran actor , Richard Mofe Damijo has declared that he is no longer surprised by people who earn next to nothing allegedly buying cars and houses.

     

    The respected entertainer made this known on his Instagram page, saying living a fake lifestyle often puts people in trouble.

    “I’m no longer surprised when people who earn next to nothing allegedly buy multi million dollar cars and homes, after all the catch phrase is ‘fake it till you make it’,” he said

    “The question is, is faking it a guarantee to making it? Absolutely not. I have never believed the principle of faking it till you make it because it is a faulty principle that often puts people in trouble”

    RMD also noted that people should live by faith instead of faking it.

    “I want to share a principle that has worked for me, which is the principle of faith and utter total trust in God’s word.

    “The principle that is sure to not only produce results but produce results that are long lasting not the fleeting fame and fortune that comes with faking it. So welcome to 2019 and instead of faking it again this year, I dare you to faith it till you make it.”

     

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    Fans declare love for veteran actor RMD
  • Yomi Casual Releases “Dandy Man” Collection Just in Time for the New Year

    Yomi Casual Releases “Dandy Man” Collection Just in Time for the New Year

    Fashion brand Yomi Casual presents its latest fashion offering “Dandy Man.” The designs are bold and very classy, created for that man that is unduly concerned with looking stylish and fashionable.

    The brand recognized for creating designs known to turn heads since its inception birthed these modest yet up-to-the-minute pieces that are vibrant, comfortable and very masculine. They are also wearable enough to work into your wardrobe when you want something different in the mix.

    The collection is both sophisticated and very mature, using fabrics like cotton, polished wool and silk. It’s available for men, in Yomi Casual’s stores and online.

    Credits;

    Designs: @yomicasual

    Photography: @ayoalasi for @alasistudios

    Footwears: @313eko, @monimorganshoes

    Publicist: @moafricapr

     

  • Nosa Rex slams RMD

    Nosa Rex slams RMD

    Budding role interpreter, Nosa Rex has called out veteran actor, Richard Mofe Damijo over helping ailing Victor Olaotan.

    Recall days back RMD took to his Instagram page announcing that Femi Otedola has agreed to foot the medical bills of Victor Olaotan.

    A disappointed Nosa then recalled when himself and a couple of actors urged RMD to support them when another of their colleague needed financial assistance and he declined.

     

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    His comments has sparked various reactions from Nigerians.

     

    Read the comments below

    @Ifexico:This poster you are very mad, is it every beggar on the street that you give money?

    @Sholar:I don’t understand really. Does that mean is being in power means he should deep his hands into government money?

    @James: I hate people who think like this. So we should hate him because he refused to help an actor in 2014, but helped another in 2018. Oga go and sleep.

     

    Victor Olaotan in dire need of financial assistance 24 months after ghastly accident

  • Otedola to settle actor Victor Olaotan’s hospital bills – RMD

    Billionaire, Femi Otedola has agreed to settle ailing actor, Victor Olaotan’s medical bills, says Richard Mofe-Damijo.

    News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Olaotan was reported to need 50, 000 dollars for medical treatment abroad following a ghastly car accident in 2016.

    A go-fund-me account was opened on his behalf for friends, fans and industry colleagues to donate towards his treatment.

    The veteran actor reportedly faces possible amputation of both legs to stabilize his condition
    Mofe-Damijo took to his Instagram page @mofedamijo on Wednesday to share the uplifting news that Otedola will clear all the medical expenses.

    He said, “so, a few days ago, I reached out to @femiotedola asking for help for my friend and brother, Victor and just this morning Femi calls to tell me that he would take care of ALL of Victor’s bills.

    “He told me that he is already on it and that his people are talking to Victor’s wife. Is God not awesome?? I can’t even contain my joy and gratitude.

    “Thank you Femi @femiotedola you are a man and half and thank you to my young friend @gbenroajibade for championing this cause.

    “They don’t make them like you anymore. Thanks for being such an amazing ‘child’ and I am proud to know you.

    “Thank you to everyone who has supported one way or the other. It’s been a long time coming,” Mofe-Damijo wrote.

    NAN reports that Olaotan is best known for his role as Fred Ade-Williams in the long-running television drama, ‘Tinsel’, “Three Wise Men.’’