Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, will deliver the keynote address at the 6th International Peace Anyiam-Osigwe (PAO) Nigeria Digital Content Regulation Conference, bringing his decades of experience in filmmaking, media entrepreneurship and public service to discussions about the future of Nigeria’s creative industry.
The conference, organised by the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), is scheduled for November 18 and 19, 2026, at the MUSON Centre in Onikan, Lagos.
This year’s edition will examine how Nigeria’s film and digital content industries can embrace technological advancements while maintaining appropriate standards for content production and distribution.
RMD Makes History at PAO Digital Content Conference
RMD’s appointment marks a milestone in the conference’s history, as he becomes the first male motion-picture practitioner selected to deliver its keynote address.
He follows media entrepreneur Mo Abudu, who delivered the keynote in 2024, and filmmaker and producer Bolanle Austen-Peters, who occupied the position in 2025.
According to the NFVCB, RMD’s professional journey across the creative industry, business and government makes him particularly relevant to the conversations planned for the 2026 conference.
The board’s Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Shaibu Husseini, welcomed the actor’s acceptance of the invitation, highlighting the breadth of his experience.
“We are delighted to have Richard Mofe-Damijo deliver the keynote at this year’s PAO Nigeria Digital Content Regulation Conference. RMD represents a distinctive blend of creative excellence, entrepreneurial experience and public service,” Husseini said in the board’s announcement.
He added that RMD’s experience across film, media, business and cultural administration could provide valuable perspectives on the opportunities available to Nigeria’s creative industries and the policies needed to sustain their growth.
Digital Content Regulation Takes Centre Stage
The 2026 conference is themed ‘Film and Content Production in the Digital Era: Balancing Regulation and Innovation’.
The theme reflects a central challenge facing Nigeria’s screen industry: how to encourage creative experimentation and technological progress while ensuring that digital content is produced and distributed responsibly.
Streaming services and online platforms have expanded the ways filmmakers and content creators can reach audiences. However, the changing distribution landscape also raises questions about content standards, intellectual property protection, monetisation and the responsibilities of digital platforms.
The NFVCB has identified artificial intelligence, streaming platforms, content monetisation, intellectual property protection, content standards and digital safety among the issues relevant to the conference.
These discussions are particularly important for filmmakers and independent creators seeking to build sustainable businesses around their work.
A regulatory environment that accommodates innovation while protecting audiences and creative rights could help strengthen the industry. At the same time, stakeholders must consider how regulatory requirements can respond to new technologies without unnecessarily restricting legitimate creative expression.
Husseini said the conference would provide an opportunity to examine this balance.
“As the boundaries between film, television and digital content continue to evolve, our challenge as regulators is to create an environment where innovation can flourish while protecting audiences, promoting responsible content and supporting the sustainable development of the industry,” he said.
He added that the conference theme captured this responsibility and expressed the board’s expectation of meaningful discussions on building a stronger and more competitive Nigerian screen industry.
RMD’s Experience Beyond Nollywood
RMD brings more than three decades of experience spanning film, television, journalism, entrepreneurship and public service.
According to the NFVCB, he has featured in more than 60 film and television productions across Nigerian and international markets.
His professional background also extends beyond acting. He began his career as a journalist, writing for Nigerian newspapers including The Guardian and Concord, before establishing MISTER, a men’s lifestyle magazine described by the board as Nigeria’s first all-gloss publication of its kind.
He subsequently established White Water Limited, a public relations firm, and RMD Productions, expanding his involvement in media and creative enterprise.
His experience in government adds another dimension to his career. He served as Special Adviser before becoming Delta State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, positions that exposed him to cultural administration and public-sector responsibilities.
Through the Richard Mofe-Damijo Foundation, he also supports initiatives focused on developing talent, building capacity and creating opportunities through the creative and cultural industries.
These different aspects of his career provide a useful perspective for a conference bringing together creative professionals, policymakers and other stakeholders whose decisions influence the industry’s development.
Honouring Peace Anyiam-Osigwe’s Legacy
The PAO Nigeria Digital Content Regulation Conference was established to encourage dialogue between industry stakeholders and policymakers on issues affecting Nigeria’s film industry and the wider digital content ecosystem.
The annual event honours the late Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, a pioneering Nigerian filmmaker and founder of the Africa Movie Academy Awards, whose work contributed to the recognition and development of African cinema.
The conference provides a platform for filmmakers, content creators, distributors, exhibitors, streaming platforms, academics and government representatives to exchange ideas on emerging challenges and opportunities.
The sixth edition will continue those discussions against the backdrop of rapid technological change and evolving audience habits.
With RMD scheduled to deliver the keynote address, attention will turn to how his experience across creative production, entrepreneurship and cultural administration can contribute to conversations about regulation, innovation and the long-term sustainability of Nigeria’s screen industry.
The conference is scheduled to hold on November 18 and 19, 2026, at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos.
