This is May Ellen Ezekiel Mofe-Damijo, affectionately known as MEE.

MEE was a trailblazing and wealthy publisher, the force behind “Classique magazine”, a once-thriving celebrity and entertainment journal that has since faded into obscurity.

In the photograph, seated to the far right, is her husband, the celebrated legendary star actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, or RMD.

MEE's success was remarkable—so much so that Dele Momodu, now a prominent figure in his own right, once worked for her.

The love story between MEE and RMD is one for the ages. RMD, fresh from Warri and new to Lagos, came to her Ikeja office in search of a job. Struggling to find his footing in the bustling city, he was desperate for any opportunity.

However, when MEE saw RMD, she saw more than just a potential employee; she saw a man with undeniable charm and a bright future. It was love at first sight for her. After the interview, she boldly asked him out on a date, setting the stage for a romance that would change both their lives.

According to legend, it was MEE who pursued RMD, and when she proposed, he said yes. She became his destiny helper, lifting him from a place of obscurity and poverty, refining him into the RMD we know today—the internationally acclaimed actor with global appeal.

Without MEE, it's hard to imagine that RMD would have reached the heights he has. Her influence was pivotal in his life and career, proving once again the importance of choosing the right partner. As the saying goes, marrying well can be the difference between a life of struggle and one of success.

MEE was more than just a publisher. She also hosted and produced a television talk show, *Mee and You,* on NTA 2 Channel 5, Lagos. Her journalism skills were honed under the mentorship of Dele Giwa while she worked at the *Sunday Concord.* Giwa, who was tragically killed at the age of 39 by a letter bomb, was not only a mentor but also a destiny helper for MEE.

This photo, taken in 1992 during Dele Momodu's wedding in Ogun State, captures a moment in time when Momodu was still working under MEE's guidance.

Born in Ghana in 1956, MEE's life was tragically cut short when she passed away in 1996 at the age of 39 due to complications from fibroid surgery. She left behind a daughter, Onome, who has grown into a remarkable woman today.

MEE's legacy lives on, not just in the life and career of RMD but in the example she set for others—that who you choose to marry can indeed shape the course of your life.