‘I Bought $1 at N1900’ — RMD Opens Up on Biggest Challenge Filming Revelations
Legendary Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) has shed light on the toughest obstacle he faced while filming his latest project, Revelations. According to the screen icon, the soaring foreign exchange rate posed a major challenge, with him having to buy $1 at N1900 during production.
Speaking about the experience, RMD explained that the dollar exchange rate significantly increased production costs, affecting logistics, equipment, and general expenses. He described the situation as one of the harshest economic realities Nigerian filmmakers currently face, noting that it has become extremely difficult to compete on a global level when basic costs are inflated by unstable currency values.
Despite the financial pressure, RMD expressed pride in the project, highlighting that Revelations is a story worth telling. He emphasized his commitment to pushing Nollywood forward, even in the face of challenges such as poor funding, high exchange rates, and infrastructural setbacks.
Fans and industry colleagues have since praised the veteran actor for speaking out on the economic struggles faced by Nigerian creatives. Many agree that his revelation mirrors the current hardship in Nigeria’s creative industry, where filmmakers are forced to stretch budgets while still delivering world-class productions.
RMD’s statement not only exposes the harsh reality of filmmaking in Nigeria but also underscores the resilience of Nollywood stars determined to keep telling authentic African stories.
