‘I have never been prouder of being Nigerian than I am now’ – Richard Mofe-Damijo

If there’s anyone who is extremely impressed by the level of condemnation against rape and assault on women in Nigeria in the last few days, that would certainly be actor Richard Mofe-Damijo.

The 58-year-old Nollywood star, who marked his birthday today, July 6, on social media said: “I have never been prouder of being Nigerian than I am now because Nigerians have given me the best birthday week.”

While reflecting on his years, Mofe-Damijo aka RMD admitted to stumbling, taking wrong turns and making dreadful mistakes among others, but in all, they have been remarkable.

He acknowledged that his birthday week, aside from being a life celebration, has seen positive results from the protest and call for justice, and that gives me hope that things can only get better in the country, with young Nigerians at the forefront.

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! #RMDSaysSo #RMD@58 #GratefulHeart #HappyMan #FulfilledLife”

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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! #RMDSaysSo #RMD@58 #GratefulHeart #HappyMan #FulfilledLife styling by @mudiafrica

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