“Women are like Jezebel and Delilah” — Richard Mofe-Damijo

Veteran Nollywood actor and former Commissioner of Culture and Tourism, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) has candidly acknowledged the challenges that entertainers face in maintaining fidelity in their marriages.

Speaking on the Teju Babyface Deep Dive Podcast, hosted by comedian Teju Babyface, the 62-year-old actor shed light on the persistent temptation faced by married male celebrities.

Mofe-Damijo emphasized the difficulty of remaining faithful due to the nature of their profession, where they are often targeted by individuals seeking to lure them into infidelity.

“It’s very hard for entertainers to be faithful in marriage because of the line of work that we are in. Every one of us is married, we are the target. Look at how women are, how can you escape it?

“Women are like Delilah, they are like Jezebel, they prepare… The only way the enemy can perpetrate their real intention is to constantly aim at the image of God or the symbol of authority in any home.

“Then shut it down. It’s like shooting a General on the battlefield. You drop him and then the battalion scatter. Their mission is to take down the head of the family.”

He likened women to historical figures like Delilah and Jezebel, stating that they strategically aim at undermining the symbol of authority in a home.

He also emphasized the importance of open communication between spouses, as awareness of these challenges can help fortify the marital bond.

“So, it’s very difficult [to be faithful]. You have to get to the point where your wife understands what she is up against as well. Because if your wife is not up to speed on what she is up against, then you would be left open.”

Richard Mofe-Damijo is married to Jumobi Adegbesan, with whom he found love after the passing of his first wife, May Ellen ‘MEE’ Mofe-Damijo, in 1996.