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Published ByAbimbola Aderinola
Date28th July, 2026
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He revealed that his parents did not live till they were 60, adding that he prioritises exercise and the right diet i order to look good as he ages.
Nollywood veteran, Richard Mofe Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has spoken on his thoughts about ageing, stating that he feels he is living an extra time.
While peaking during a recent appearance on The Morayo Show, the 65-year-old actorexpressed his gratitude for being alive and being a Nigerian. He revealed that his parents did not live till they were 60, adding that he prioritises exercise and the right diet i order to look good as he ages.
“Being 65, I feel like I am living an extra time right now. My parents didn’t make 60. My life is one of gratitude. I’m happy to be alive and Nigerian at this moment where more people are self-employed than ever in the world. I eat right and exercise. But there is something that I abide by which was said by another older person: the only way for an old person to stay young, is to never let the old person in,” he stated.
RMD also opened up on his fashion sense, noting that despite his age, he tries to keep his looks classy.
“So, I do not in anyway let the old person in. I could have been dressing like an old person but I maintain classy fashion. My eldest child is 43, and till today, he still looks at me whenever I dress and just hiss. But I’m not giving up now. There’s no way I’m going to give up,” he added.
