Richard Mofe Damijo
Encyclopedia
Richard Mofe Damijo is a Nigerian actor
and politician
. In 2005 he won the African Movie Academy Award
for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Since January 2009 he is the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State
, Nigeria
.
, Nigeria
. He attended Midwest College, Warri and Anglican Grammar School and was a member of the Drama Club. He enrolled into the University of Benin
to continue his education and studied Theatre Arts. In 1997 Mofe-Damijo returned to the university to study law
at the University of Lagos
and graduated in 2004.
in the late 80's called Ripples. Before then, he had a stint with Concord Newspapers and Metro Magazine as a reporter. 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 Mofe-Damijo won the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
, Nigeria
.
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. In 2005 he won the African Movie Academy Award
African Movie Academy Award
The African Movie Academy Awards, popularly known as AMAA Awards, are presented annually to recognize excellence of professionals in the African film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The awards are aimed at honouring and promoting excellence in the African movie industry as well...
for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Since January 2009 he is the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State
Delta State
Delta State may refer to:*Delta State, a state in southern Nigeria.*Delta State , a Canadian animated television series.*Delta State University, a public university located in the U.S. state of Mississippi....
, Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
.
Early life
Mofe-Damijo was born in Warri, Delta StateDelta State
Delta State may refer to:*Delta State, a state in southern Nigeria.*Delta State , a Canadian animated television series.*Delta State University, a public university located in the U.S. state of Mississippi....
, Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
. He attended Midwest College, Warri and Anglican Grammar School and was a member of the Drama Club. He enrolled into the University of Benin
University of Benin (Nigeria)
The University of Benin - also known as UNIBEN - is one of the country's major universities.-History:The university was founded in 1970 by the military government of Samuel Ogbemudia.It teaches in a broad range of subjects, including a medical school...
to continue his education and studied Theatre Arts. In 1997 Mofe-Damijo returned to the university to study law
Law
Law is a system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior, wherever possible. It shapes politics, economics and society in numerous ways and serves as a social mediator of relations between people. Contract law regulates everything from buying a bus...
at the University of Lagos
University of Lagos
The University of Lagos - popularly known as Unilag - is a federal government university with a main campus located at Akoka, Yaba and a college of medicine located at Idi-Araba, all in Lagos, Lagos State, southern Nigeria...
and graduated in 2004.
Career
After graduating from the university, Mofe-Damijo took part in a television soap operaSoap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
in the late 80's called Ripples. Before then, he had a stint with Concord Newspapers and Metro Magazine as a reporter. 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 Mofe-Damijo won the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
Political career
Mofe-Damijo is currently the commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta StateDelta State
Delta State may refer to:*Delta State, a state in southern Nigeria.*Delta State , a Canadian animated television series.*Delta State University, a public university located in the U.S. state of Mississippi....
, Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
.
Personal life
Mofe-Damijo was married to the late May Ellen Ezekiel, a foremost Nigerian journalist popularly known as MEE. After MEE's death in 1996, Mofe-Damijo married again. He has four children.Filmography
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| 1997 | Out of Bounds | Pastor Voke | |
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| 1998 | Scores to Settle | with Liz Benson Liz Benson Elizabeth Benson is a Nollywood Actress whose rise started from the soap opera "Fortunes" in 1993. She later switched into home movies like "Glamour Girls" , True Confessions and Izaga to mention a few. The Efik born acting diva is one of Nigeria's most prolific actresses and holds a degree in... & Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde |
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| Diamond Ring | with Liz Benson Liz Benson Elizabeth Benson is a Nollywood Actress whose rise started from the soap opera "Fortunes" in 1993. She later switched into home movies like "Glamour Girls" , True Confessions and Izaga to mention a few. The Efik born acting diva is one of Nigeria's most prolific actresses and holds a degree in... |
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| 1999 | Freedom | ||
| 2003 | When God Says Yes | with Pete Edochie Pete Edochie Pete Edochie is a Nigerian actor. A devout Catholic, he is considered one of Africa’s most talented actors, by both Movie Awards and Movie Magic’s Africa Magic Cable network... & Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin is a Nigerian actress and singer. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2009.-Early life:Damasus-Aboderin was born Stella Ojukwu in Asaba, Delta State... |
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| The Richest Man | |||
| The Return | with Segun Arinze | ||
| The Intruder | with Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin is a Nigerian actress and singer. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2009.-Early life:Damasus-Aboderin was born Stella Ojukwu in Asaba, Delta State... & Rita Dominic Rita Dominic Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Waturuocha is a Nigerian actress.-Early life:Rita Dominic is a member of the Royal Waturuocha family of Aborh Mbaise local government area in Imo State. She is the youngest of 4 siblings. Her late parents were medical practitioners; her father was a medical doctor and her... |
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| Soul Provider | with Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde | ||
| Romantic Attraction | with Chioma Chukwuka Chioma Chukwuka Chioma Chukwuka is a Nigerian actress. In 2007 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a leading role.- Early life :Chukwuka was born in Oraifite, Anambra State, Nigeria... & Zack Orji Zack Orji Zachee Ama Orji was born in Libreville, Gabon in the 1960s. He is a Nigerian actor, director, producer and filmmaker. He is a graduate of University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Having grown up in Cameroon, Benin and Togo he speaks both English and French fluently. His first movie was in 1991, which is... |
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| Private Sin | Pastor Jack | with Genevieve Nnaji Genevieve Nnaji Genevieve Nnaji is a Nigerian actress. In 2005 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. CNN states that she is referred to as the "Julia Roberts of Africa".- Early life :... , Stephanie Okereke Stephanie Okereke Stephanie Onyekachi Okereke is a Nigerian actress, film director and model. She has received several awards and nominations for her work as an actress, including the 2003 Reel Award for Best Actress, the 2006 Afro Hollywood Award for Best Actress, and three nominations for Best Actress in a... , Olu Jacobs Olu Jacobs Oludotun Jacobs , is a Nigerian actor. He has starred in several British television series and international films. In 2007 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.- Career :... & Patience Ozokwor |
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| Passions | with Genevieve Nnaji Genevieve Nnaji Genevieve Nnaji is a Nigerian actress. In 2005 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. CNN states that she is referred to as the "Julia Roberts of Africa".- Early life :... & Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin is a Nigerian actress and singer. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2009.-Early life:Damasus-Aboderin was born Stella Ojukwu in Asaba, Delta State... |
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| Love | with Genevieve Nnaji Genevieve Nnaji Genevieve Nnaji is a Nigerian actress. In 2005 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. CNN states that she is referred to as the "Julia Roberts of Africa".- Early life :... & Segun Arinze |
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| Keeping Faith: Is That Love? | with Genevieve Nnaji Genevieve Nnaji Genevieve Nnaji is a Nigerian actress. In 2005 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. CNN states that she is referred to as the "Julia Roberts of Africa".- Early life :... & Joke Silva Joke Silva Joke Silva is a Nigerian actress and director. She has received several awards and nominations for her work as an actress including the awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2006, and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the African Movie Academy Awards... |
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| I Will Die for You | with Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde & Segun Arinze | ||
| Emotional Pain | with Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin is a Nigerian actress and singer. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2009.-Early life:Damasus-Aboderin was born Stella Ojukwu in Asaba, Delta State... |
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| Ayomida | |||
| 2004 | The Mayors The Mayors The Mayors is a 2004 Nigerian drama film written, produced & directed by Dickson Iroegbu, and starring Richard Mofe-Damijo, Sam Dede, Segun Arinze & Mike Ezuruonye... |
with Sam Dede & Segun Arinze | |
| True Romance | with Rita Dominic Rita Dominic Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Waturuocha is a Nigerian actress.-Early life:Rita Dominic is a member of the Royal Waturuocha family of Aborh Mbaise local government area in Imo State. She is the youngest of 4 siblings. Her late parents were medical practitioners; her father was a medical doctor and her... & Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot is a Nigerian actor and director, who has starred in over two hundred films and a number of television shows and soap operas.- Early life :... |
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| The Legend | with Kate Henshaw-Nuttal Kate Henshaw-Nuttal Kate Henshaw-Nuttall is a Nigerian actress. In 2008 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.-Early life:Henshaw-Nuttall is the oldest of four children... |
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| Standing Alone | with Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin is a Nigerian actress and singer. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2009.-Early life:Damasus-Aboderin was born Stella Ojukwu in Asaba, Delta State... & Tony Umez |
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| Sisters' Enemy | |||
| Queen | with Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin is a Nigerian actress and singer. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2009.-Early life:Damasus-Aboderin was born Stella Ojukwu in Asaba, Delta State... |
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| Little Angel | |||
| Kings Pride | with Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin is a Nigerian actress and singer. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2009.-Early life:Damasus-Aboderin was born Stella Ojukwu in Asaba, Delta State... |
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| I Want Your Wife | |||
| Indecent Girl | Charles | with Ini Edo Ini Edo Ini Edo is a Nigerian actress. She was born on April 19, 1982. She began her film career in the year 2000, and has featured in more than 50 movies since that time... |
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| Indecent Act | with Rita Dominic Rita Dominic Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Waturuocha is a Nigerian actress.-Early life:Rita Dominic is a member of the Royal Waturuocha family of Aborh Mbaise local government area in Imo State. She is the youngest of 4 siblings. Her late parents were medical practitioners; her father was a medical doctor and her... |
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| I Believe in You | with Rita Dominic Rita Dominic Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Waturuocha is a Nigerian actress.-Early life:Rita Dominic is a member of the Royal Waturuocha family of Aborh Mbaise local government area in Imo State. She is the youngest of 4 siblings. Her late parents were medical practitioners; her father was a medical doctor and her... |
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| Engagement Night | with Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin is a Nigerian actress and singer. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2009.-Early life:Damasus-Aboderin was born Stella Ojukwu in Asaba, Delta State... |
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| Deadly Desire | |||
| Danger Signal | with Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot is a Nigerian actor and director, who has starred in over two hundred films and a number of television shows and soap operas.- Early life :... |
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| Critical Decision | with Genevieve Nnaji Genevieve Nnaji Genevieve Nnaji is a Nigerian actress. In 2005 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. CNN states that she is referred to as the "Julia Roberts of Africa".- Early life :... & Stephanie Okereke Stephanie Okereke Stephanie Onyekachi Okereke is a Nigerian actress, film director and model. She has received several awards and nominations for her work as an actress, including the 2003 Reel Award for Best Actress, the 2006 Afro Hollywood Award for Best Actress, and three nominations for Best Actress in a... |
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| Burning Desire | with Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin is a Nigerian actress and singer. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2009.-Early life:Damasus-Aboderin was born Stella Ojukwu in Asaba, Delta State... & Mike Ezuruonye |
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| Critical Assignment | The President | with Hakeem Kae-Kazim Hakeem Kae-Kazim Hakeem Kae-Kazim , sometimes credited as "Hakim Kae Kazim", is an actor who played Georges Rutaganda on Hotel Rwanda in 2004 directed by Terry George... |
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| 2005 | The Bridesmaid | with Chioma Chukwuka Chioma Chukwuka Chioma Chukwuka is a Nigerian actress. In 2007 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a leading role.- Early life :Chukwuka was born in Oraifite, Anambra State, Nigeria... , Kate Henshaw-Nuttal Kate Henshaw-Nuttal Kate Henshaw-Nuttall is a Nigerian actress. In 2008 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.-Early life:Henshaw-Nuttall is the oldest of four children... & Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin is a Nigerian actress and singer. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2009.-Early life:Damasus-Aboderin was born Stella Ojukwu in Asaba, Delta State... |
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| Darkest Night | with Genevieve Nnaji Genevieve Nnaji Genevieve Nnaji is a Nigerian actress. In 2005 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. CNN states that she is referred to as the "Julia Roberts of Africa".- Early life :... , Segun Arinze & Uche Jombo Uche Jombo - Early life :Jombo was born in Abiriba, Abia State, Nigeria. She is a graduate of Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Calabar, and Computer Programming from the Federal University of Technology Minna.- Career :... |
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| Bridge-Stone | with Liz Benson Liz Benson Elizabeth Benson is a Nollywood Actress whose rise started from the soap opera "Fortunes" in 1993. She later switched into home movies like "Glamour Girls" , True Confessions and Izaga to mention a few. The Efik born acting diva is one of Nigeria's most prolific actresses and holds a degree in... & Zack Orji Zack Orji Zachee Ama Orji was born in Libreville, Gabon in the 1960s. He is a Nigerian actor, director, producer and filmmaker. He is a graduate of University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Having grown up in Cameroon, Benin and Togo he speaks both English and French fluently. His first movie was in 1991, which is... |
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| Behind Closed Doors | with Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin is a Nigerian actress and singer. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2009.-Early life:Damasus-Aboderin was born Stella Ojukwu in Asaba, Delta State... , Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot is a Nigerian actor and director, who has starred in over two hundred films and a number of television shows and soap operas.- Early life :... & Patience Ozokwor |
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| Baby Girl | with Pete Edochie Pete Edochie Pete Edochie is a Nigerian actor. A devout Catholic, he is considered one of Africa’s most talented actors, by both Movie Awards and Movie Magic’s Africa Magic Cable network... |
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| 2006 | Angels of Destiny | ||
| 2007 | Caught in the Middle | ||