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Among the luminaries present at the 2024 Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF), one figure towered above the rest not just in stature, but in the depth of his influence on African cinema: Richard Mofe-Damijo , affectionately known as RMD. He is more than just a veteran actor; he is a cinematic legend whose influence has indelibly shaped Nollywood and placed African cinema firmly on the global stage. His presence at the festival was more than a celebratory appearance;

From L to R Sahndra Fon Dufe Okeowo, Ashaalessandraimages and Tejiri Let me hit you with a dad joke: “What did ‘black excellence’ say to a black woman? It said, ‘I recognize you.’” That’s exactly what this picture represents to me — a triad of black excellence! Featuring the comms ladies from SVAFF 2024, Asha , la luxe photographer extraordinaire, and Tejiri Adjekpiyede , the literal content queen. These two were just a few of the many talented African creatives that flooded