In his reflections on life at 65, veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) stated that he views each day as a blessing because neither of his parents lived to reach their 60th birthday.
In a recent interview with media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown, the Nollywood icon said that his current stage of life is “extra time” and that his perspective is now defined by gratitude.
“For me, being 65, I feel like I’m living on extra time right now. My parents didn’t make 60. My life is one of gratitude. I’m happy to be alive.”
“I am happy to be a Nigerian at this moment. I am happy to see that I am living at a time when more people are self-employed than ever before.”
“I try to eat right as much as I can. I exercise. But there is something that I abide by, which was said by another older person: the only way for an old person to stay young is to never let the old person in. So I do not, in any way, let the old person in.”
“I mean, I could have worn bùbá and ṣọ̀kọ̀tò like… why? My first child is 43. Till today, if he still looks at me when I dress up, he will just hiss. I’m not giving up now, so there is no way I’m going to give up.”
“My wife calls my wardrobe ‘Shein.’ I temporarily have more clothes and shoes than she does. I love to dress for the occasion, so if I am going to a wedding, I like to respect the people that I am going to meet.”
“I am an incurable romantic. These days, it’s never flowers and chocolates anymore. Ladies like money now.”
“The biggest cheque I ever had in my hand was a N100 million cheque. So I said, ‘Give it to my wife.’ When she got it, she said, ‘You want me to keep it for your children?’ I said, ‘No, keep it for yourself.’
The actor also spoke passionately about his career, saying acting has never felt like work because he genuinely enjoys it.
“I don’t consider what I do work. If God gives you a trade or a job that you do not feel repressed going into, it’s just like you. I’m sure you look forward to coming to work. As I look forward to working, when you find the work of your hand, God just blesses you.”
“Most of us who don’t feel blessed haven’t actually landed in the work of our hand. It might look like it’s not important, but I think it’s the most important thing to find that thing you were put here to do. The minute you are in alignment with everything that was divinely spoken about you, life becomes easy. But most of us are out of alignment.”
Looking perpetually young and full of vitality, RMD continues to inspire many with his timeless charm and youthful energy. His secret lies not just in genetics, but in a lifestyle that embraces health, positivity, and self-care. Truly, RMD proves that age is just a number, and staying young at heart is the ultimate secret to a vibrant life.
Live with Purpose, Love with Passion. Remember to be happy
One ❤️❤️❤️
Rose Ajieh
