Turning 60 is more than a big deal for he ageless, handsome and legendary Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo RMD and this sure rubbed off on every individual that attended the party held to celebrate the grand age.
The international fine wine had in a most recent interview opened up on how none of his parents had ever clocked 60 before passing on, sharing that he had gotten worried when he clocked 59 and worked so hard on himself not to end up having the same story.
“None of my parents lived to be 60, so life for me is just about to get started. There’s been a specter of death around my life, that’s what I’ve been dealing with last year till this year. When I turned 59, it was a big deal for me, big deal for me! My mom died at 59, my father died at 57/58. So, it was like, can I break it? When people see me and I go on a weight loss, people think that… you know, it’s health. Both my parents were diabetic and hypertensive, I don’t want to be that.”
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“I don’t want to be diabetic and hypertensive, I want to be healthier. Atleast give myself a fighting chance to change that whole cycle. Yes I’m a Christian now, so I’ve broken that yoke but I have to also help myself. Becoming 60 for me is even a bigger deal, so when July comes and I become 60. You know how the Bible says old things have passed away, I will truly truly become a new man because that is when I’ll make a bucket list”, he said.
The day came and truly, it was a glorious one,. From the massive wishes from family, friends, colleagues, godchildren, fans and lovers worldwide, down to the star studded party held on a Tuesday night and then the morning after, it was overwhelming. Your favourite celebrities sure understood the assignment when the invite read, “Dress Code: Black tie & Bling”, and they sure delivered. Every angle, every corner was a bling, both of ensembles and of smiles and happiness.
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Amongst those present are Funke Akindele and hubby, JJC Skillz, Sola Sobowale, Kate Henshaw, Ebuka, Mo Abudu, Mercy Aigbe, Bimbo Thomas, Omotola Jalade, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Ufuoma Mcdermott, Bovi and wife, Kris, Ramsey Nouah, Banky W, Denola grey, Shaffy Bello, Ini Edo, Editi Effiong, Timi Dakolo, Omawunmi, Waje, Real Warri Pikin and hubby, Ikechukwu, Badejo Okusanya, Eku Edewor and Korede Bello. See how some of them turned up:
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HBD legend your new age is blessed Sir