Veteran Nollywood actor and Delta State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Richard Mofe-Damijo, caused a stir on social media some days back when a supposed picture of him looking emaciated went viral. The picture led many to insinuate he was suffering from a terminal illness.
In spite of repeated denials from close friends and family, RMD, as he is fondly called, caused an even greater stir at the service of songs/tribute night hosted in honour of Amaka Igwe, a film producer. He seemed to have received the highest number of enquiring stares despite the fact that he looked trim and healthy in his well-cut suit.
Meanwhile, veteran actress, Bukky Ajayi, who seems to be one of the oldest women in Nollywood, was present at the evening of tributes which held at the Haven Event Centre, Ikeja, Lagos. Not a few guests were surprised when she could not recognise RMD, who she acted with in some movies. She drew closer for a better view before RMD quickly rounded off his interview with reporters and gave her a hug.
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