Richard Mofe Damijo
21 Sep
Lagos came alive in a celebration of unity between Ghana and Nigeria at the EMY Africa Lagos Soirée II. The evening of glitz attracted high networth guests from both countries for a prelude to the yearly EMY Africa Awards.
18 May
It is an open book that the African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has over the years become a fundamental fashion spotlight red carpet
2 Dec 2023
If we didn’t mention it here, well let’s bring you the information that leading Nigerian stage and screen actor, Richard Mofe Damijo, is the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of Anakle Films, the production company behind the hugely successful crime thriller...
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