Nollywood legend Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has opened up about life at 65, describing it as “extra time” and sharing the powerful mindset that keeps him looking and feeling young.
In a recent interview with actress and media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown, the veteran actor reflected on the significance of reaching this age. Neither of his parents lived to celebrate their 60th birthday, making every new day a special blessing for him.
“For me, being 65, I feel like I’m living on extra time right now. My parents didn’t make 60. My life is one of gratitude. I’m happy to be alive,” RMD said.
On the secret behind his youthful energy and appearance, the actor credited healthy eating and exercise but pointed to something deeper.
“I try to eat right as much as I can. I 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. So I do not, in any way, let the old person in.”
RMD also spoke about his refusal to change his stylish dressing simply because of age. His first child is already 43, yet he continues to dress sharp, even if it draws reactions at home.
“I mean, I could have worn bùbá and ṣọ̀kotò like… why? My first child is 43. Till today, if he still looks at me when I dress up, he will just hiss. I’m not giving up now, so there is no way I’m going to give up.”
He joked that his wife calls his wardrobe “Shein” because he currently owns more clothes and shoes than she does.
“I love to dress for the occasion, so if I am going to a wedding, I like to respect the people that I am going to meet.”
On romance, the incurable romantic admitted times have changed.
“I am an incurable romantic. These days, it’s never flowers and chocolates anymore. Ladies like money now.”
He recalled handing over the biggest cheque of his career, a N100 million payment, straight to his wife without hesitation.
“The first time I had the biggest cheque I’ve ever had in my life, I had like a 100M cheque. So I said, ‘Give it to my wife.’ When she got it, she said, ‘You want me to keep it for your children?’ I said, ‘No, keep it for yourself.’”
RMD remains passionate about acting, saying it has never felt like work. He believes many people struggle because they have not found the purpose for which they were created.
“The minute you are in alignment with everything that was divinely spoken about you, life becomes easy.”
His message of gratitude, mindset, and continuous youthfulness is resonating with fans who continue to celebrate the enduring star.