Why I Refuse to Dress Like an Old Man at 65 – RMD

Veteran Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has reflected on life at 65, saying he feels like he is “living an extra time” because his parents did not live to see the age of 60.

The movie star made the remarks during a recent episode of The Morayo Show, where he described his life as one filled with gratitude.

According to RMD, he is thankful to be alive and to witness a period when more people have opportunities to build careers through self-employment.

“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,” he said.

Speaking on the secret behind his youthful appearance and energy, the veteran actor attributed it to healthy living, regular exercise and maintaining a youthful mindset.

“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 said.

RMD added that he also expresses his youthful outlook through his fashion choices, insisting that he has no intention of dressing like an old man.

“I do not in any way 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.