October 23, (THEWILL) – Nigerian actor, writer, producer, lawyer, and former journalist, Richard Mofe-Damij, popularly known as RMD, has revealed why he does not go to court despite being a trained lawyer.
“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.
“It also brings to mind the fact that when people hear that I am a lawyer, they often ask if I go to court. I educate them, explaining that not every lawyer needs to go to court.”
RMD earned recognition in the Nigerian movie scene through his role in the late 80s TV soap ‘Ripples’. The Nollywood icon has collected numerous awards for his artistic prowess and unique impact. He is a graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Benin (UNIBEN), who later pursued law at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), completing his studies in 2004.
He was a former Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State in 2009. In 2005, he won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 12th Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2016.
The actor was also recently honoured with a Lifetime Recognition Award at the Toronto International Nollywood Films Festival.
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