Nigerian actor Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) has disclosed that Arsenal’s 2026 Premier League title win significantly impacted his home by converting his wife into a believer after 20 long years of heartbreak.
RMD, a long-term Gunners supporter, via his official Instagram handle, described the victory as restoring joy to his household after years of being a “skeptic”.
Celebrating Arsenal’s Magical Season
He noted that the win meant more than just football, noting it healed years of scars from supporting the club.
He says, “For over twenty years, my wife never truly believed in Arsenal again and honestly, I couldn’t blame her. I still remember that painful night when we lost the UEFA Champions League final to Barcelona. I was completely shattered, standing in the living room, angry, emotional, and devastated over a football match. She couldn’t understand how something like that could hurt so deeply. I didn’t eat. I barely spoke. And somehow, that moment lingered in our home for years.
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From that day on, she became the biggest sceptic in the house. Even if we were 3–0 up with just minutes left, she’d still expect us to slip and somehow lose. The emotional scars of supporting this club ran that deep.
But today feels different. After 20 long years of hope, heartbreak, banter, patience, and unwavering loyalty, Arsenal are finally EPL champions. And the best part? The biggest critic in my home is now a believer again.
This victory means more than football to me. It represents every season we held on, every disappointment we endured, every moment we were laughed at and every time we still chose to believe that maybe next year would be our year.
Well… today is that day.
Today, we wear the crown.
Today, we celebrate glory.
Today, we are champions.
RMD Remains Nigeria’s Finest Actor In Nollywood
RMD remains a dominant figure in Nollywood, widely regarded for his longevity, versatility, and commanding presence across four decades.
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He has successfully transitioned from a 1990s romantic lead to a versatile actor in modern, high-grossing blockbusters, maintaining his status as an industry icon.
Awards & Recognition
RMD won the Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2005 and received a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016.
In 2024, he was honoured with the Industry Merit Award at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA).
