Richard Mofe Damijo celebrates in style as he clocks 61

Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe Damijo is in a celebratory mood as he clocks 61 today, July 6th.

Taking to his Instagram page, the actor shared stunning photos as he celebrate his new age.

Mofe Damijo expressed his gratitude for the grace bestowed on him.

According to him, birthdays are a chance to look back and forward and reflect on one’s life.

He also expressed his gratitude for family, staff, friends, and business partners and the hands in the creative industry is that has given him so much joy and opportunities to shoot his shot!

“This is 61 and counting! Super grateful and thankful for God’s grace upon my life. Birthdays are a chance to look back and forward and all I see is God’s grace upon the life of this shy warri boy that said yes to life. Grateful for family, staff, friends and business partners and the hands in the creative industry that have given me so much joy and opportunities to shoot my shot! To all July babies BIG ENERGY all through this perfect month”.

This is coming after Richard Mofe-Damijo had opened up, during an interview with journalist, Chude Jideonwu, on fighting the specter of death in his life since he turned 59 years old.

The actor revealed that none of his parents lived up to 60 years, and turning 60 meant that life just started for him.

Richard Mofe Damijo said when he turned 59 years, it was a big deal for him considering his mother died at age 59, and his father died at 57/58, which made him question how he could break the cycle.

According to the veteran actor, his parents were diabetic and hypertensive, the reason he chose to consistently go on weight loss programs to look healthier because he does not want to walk in the path of his parents