When Richard Mofe-Damijo speaks, you don’t just hear words, you feel a lifetime of experience ripple through the air. It’s a voice that’s carried stories of love, power, pain, and redemption across generations. Today, that voice finds a new resonance, not just on screen, but behind it, with the release of Radio Voice, a project under RMD Productions.
At 62, RMD is stepping into a new dimension of storytelling, choosing not just to be the face of a film, but the hand guiding it from the very first page. It’s not about chasing a new title; it’s about legacy, about ensuring the next generation of African storytellers inherit more than just a spotlight, but a stage built with intention.
A Career Crowned in Stories
RMD’s path to becoming the “Voice of a King” wasn’t paved overnight.
Born on July 6, 1961, in Aladja, Delta State, he studied Theatre Arts at the University of Benin, later earning a Law degree from the University of Lagos, a rare blend of artist and intellectual. Before his rise in entertainment, RMD sharpened his pen as a journalist for Concord Newspapers and Metro Magazine, where he developed an eye for human-centered storytelling that would later become a hallmark of his acting career.
He first captured hearts nationwide in the soap opera Ripples in the late 80s, a show that would become a cornerstone of Nigerian pop culture. From there, his name became synonymous with Nollywood’s golden era, starring in classics like Out of Bounds (which he also wrote and produced), Diamond Ring, Hostages, and more recently, The Wedding Party, Castle & Castle, and The Black Book. Through it all, RMD stayed more than just relevant, he stayed vital. He adapted, evolved, and most importantly, he listened: to the culture, to his peers, to the younger generation.
The Making of Radio Voice
Radio Voice isn’t just another Nollywood release. It’s a story that feels as personal as it is universal. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing Nigeria, the film explores themes of identity, the unseen battles behind public personas, and the transformative power of storytelling itself.
RMD’s decision to make this story is no coincidence. In many ways, Radio Voice mirrors his own journey, from being the golden boy of Nigerian television in the 80s, to becoming one of Nollywood’s most enduring legends, and now, a creator determined to control the narrative.
In a recent behind-the-scenes conversation, RMD shared, Voice is power. And he is using his, to amplify the narratives that matter. The film promises a deep, emotional journey for audiences, a blend of the soft, familiar charisma that RMD has always embodied, and the raw, unflinching truths he believes must be told today.
More Than an Actor: Public Service & Legacy
In 2008, RMD answered a different kind of call, public service. He was appointed as the special adviser to the governor of Delta on matters of Culture and Tourism, later in 2009, he was appointed Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State, where he served until 2015. It was a role that expanded his impact from the screen to the real world, helping to shape the cultural policies and creative industries that young Nigerians now benefit from.
This blend of artistic mastery and civic responsibility has become a defining feature of who RMD is: A man who understands that true leadership isn’t just about what you achieve, but what you leave behind.
Over the years, he has been honored with numerous awards, including:
- Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) for Best Actor in a Leading Role (2005)
- Lifetime Achievement Award at the 12th AMAA (2016)
- Industry Merit Award at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (2024)
Yet if you ask him, the real trophies are the lives he’s touched, the stories he’s helped build, and the audiences he’s carried with him across decades.
Beyond Acting — Shaping the Future
RMD Productions signals a full-circle moment for the star. It’s a conscious decision to no longer wait for scripts that reflect his depth or roles that challenge his craft. It’s a move toward building the kind of stories that don’t just entertain, but that leave audiences thinking long after the credits roll.
Through Radio Voice and future projects, RMD intends to amplify narratives rooted in real Nigerian experiences, authentic emotions, and untold perspectives. It’s a reminder that while trends may change, true storytelling, storytelling that resonates across generations, remains eternal.
The Voice of a King
In a time when fleeting fame often overshadows real artistry, Richard Mofe-Damijo stands as a monument to endurance, elegance, and evolution. He isn’t trying to be louder. He’s choosing to be clearer. And in a world where many are shouting to be heard, RMD reminds us that sometimes, the voice that carries the farthest is the one rooted in truth.
With Radio Voice, he isn’t just adding another project to his résumé, he’s planting seeds for a future where African stories are owned, crafted, and told by African voices, on African terms. As the cameras roll, the scripts unfold, and the lights dim in cinemas across Nigeria, one thing is certain: The voice of a king doesn’t fade, It only grows stronger with time.
This has been Nollyverse Sunday Special: Voice of a King Edition. RMD’s path to becoming the “Voice of a King”
Written by Yemi Calebs for The Nollyverse Sunday Special Team.
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