At the 2016 Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) that held in Port-Harcourt, ace Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe Damijo received a Lifetime Achievement Award.
During his acceptance speech, RMD paid a special tribute to late movie producer, Amaka Igwe before dedicating the award to ‘every child that is born in an unknown street in Warri’.
In yet another show of gratitude shared on Instagram, RMD reflects on his 33 years as a professional actor and how humble he feels to receive a lifetime achievement award.
Read his piece below…
‘So in just 33 years as a ‘pro-actor’ I get a life time achievement award. I am humbled, thrilled and super-grateful. I want to thank all my Directors, producers, teachers and colleagues.
‘I want to particularly acknowledge Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, Dr Mike Adenuga. My fans who continue to authenticate me. My wife who is my solid rock and safe place. And everyone that has made it with me on this incredible journey.
‘It was an amazing night and who better to be on hand to do it for me than Ebubedike himself, the lion, Pete Edochie. I was also blessed to be in the distinguished company of 2 of my favourite people who are not just actors to me Mr and Mrs Olu Jacobs. Thanks #AMAA
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‘Dreams do come true if u hold on tight. This Warri boy has made good. It just tells me, everybody else can once they believe. God’s grace has indeed been more than sufficient for me. I am blessed beyond words’.