Nollywood celebrities have showered encomiums on veteran actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), as he clocks 60 years on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.

Celebrating the icon, actress Ireti Doyle described the tall and elegant actor as a ‘King who wears his crown with ease’.

She wasn’t the only one though.

Several others took to their Instagram pages to celebrate RMD, who they described as a living legend who has refused to age.

“AN ICON OF HOPE… You look at him and all you see is possibility… Work/life balance…
Being exceptional at many things in one lifetime…The ability and blessing to age with grace… The ability and grace to remain relevant through many decades… The gift and ability to occupy fully, and still leave space for others,” Ireti Doyle said.

“A King, who wears his crown with ease. Se mo pe esin iwaju ni tehin wo sare…omo this is #60 o!! Make nobody worry me I beeegggg!!! Life just dey start!! @mofedamijo …It’s been a pleasure and privilege to know you, and work closely along side you. Happy birthday Papa…Long may you reign!!!”

@Dakore Egbuson said; “World The Living Legend, the Icon Living Sir Richard Mofe Damijo @mofedamijo is 60!!!!???? How many 60-year-olds look like this???? They’re few and far between that’s for sure! But this man goes way beyond his great looks.”

“He has been an inspiration to me and I’m sure a lot of people cutting across different ages, stages and disciplines where do I begin? Biggest Bros, Mentor, Man of God, my Senior paddy in the jungle, my Tega of #caughtinthemiddle, my Mr Castle of #castleandcastle series! E pain me say I no dey around for the main groove chai but we go continue from where we stop I promise Have a fantabulous 60th birthday do shakara well well and KNOW that you are loved, revered and appreciated! May God bless you forever and a day! RMDis60… ChiefZADDY”

Mercy Aigbe said; “So RMD be giving some major Sugar Daddy Vibezzzz! …. this pappy has refused to age!
Happy birthday to the legendary @mofedamijo keep basking in God’s Abundant Grace, great health and unending blessings sir! Have a blast Zaddy!”

Shaffy Bello said; “TODAY WE CELEBRATE A NATIONAL TREASURE.”

“Is there anyone who doesn’t know who RMD is?”

“Nigerians have watched you for decades on their screens, Thinking and saying “chaiiii this man foine oooo”

“Then they moved past that and say “what a man” distinguished, relentless, highly favored, classic to the core and a come back of a lifetime”.

“You are indeed a A NATIONAL TREASURE. Thank you for leading like a true leader. Showing us that you don’t have to dim anyone’s light for yours to shine brighter.”

“Your humility is exemplary. Your work ethics? Second to none.”

“YOU TRULY ARE A WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING.”

“I am honored and glad to call you brother and friend because “no be today oooo”

“HAPPY 60th BIRTHDAY PAPPA BEAR!”

“ICON LIVING!”

“LEGENDARY!”

“LIKE FINE WINE…”

@mofedamijo
#rmdat60