Who is Mofe Duncan?
Mofe Duncan is a popular Nigerian actor, filmmaker, and TV host. His full name is Josbert Thomas Kwamina Eyimofe Duncan.
Asides from acting, Mofe Duncan is also a businessman. He is the CEO of 5ive28, an entertainment company that deals with event planning, media coverage, filmmaking, and freelance photography.
Mofe Duncan has featured in over 80 Nollywood movies.
He gained recognition for his role in the 2017 Nollywood blockbuster movie ‘Dark Past’ which was produced by actress Chika Ike and directed by Serah Donald Onyeachor.
Another movie that helped establish Mofe Duncan’s name in the Nigerian film industry is the 2017 movie, ‘Talking Dolls’, which was produced by Marc Adebesin and directed by Sukie Oduwole.
Full data profile of Mofe Duncan
| Full name | Josbert Thomas Kwamina Eyimofe Duncan |
| Age | 38 years old |
| Gender | Male |
| Birthday | May 28, 1983 |
| State of origin | Delta State |
| Parents | Professor J.T.K Duncan and Mrs. Molly Thomas |
| Height | N/A |
| Marital status | Engaged |
| Tribe | Itshekiri |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Career | Actor, Filmmaker, TV host, Model |
Mofe Duncan’s childhood
Mofe Duncan was born on May 28, 1983, as the last child of seven children.
Mofe Duncan’s parents
Nollywood actor Mofe Duncan is the son of Professor J.T.K Duncan and Mrs Molly Thomas from Delta State.
Mofe Duncan’s father is a known professor and medical doctor, while his mother is a banker. Mofe Duncan grew with his 6 siblings – five sisters and a brother.
Mofe revealed during a question and answer session on Instagram with his fans that having five sisters has made him a feminist.
Mofe Duncan’s education
Mofe Duncan is a graduate of Biological Sciences from the University of Lagos.
Mofe Duncan’s career
Mofe Duncan is an actor, filmmaker, TV host, and model. He started his career as a model at the age of five, appearing in advertisements for big brands like Nestle (Maggi) and others.
Mofe Duncan joined the Nollywood industry after graduating from the university.
He has starred in several blockbuster movies like Dark Past (2017), Talking Dolls (2017), and The Three Kings (2018), which was his filmmaking debut.
As a host, Mofe has worked as a presenter for HITV and as an On-Air Personality for Rhythm FM. He has also worked as a Project Coordinator at SDA Productions Limited.
Mofe Duncan’s movies
Some of Mofe Duncan’s most notable movies include:
- Dark Past (2017)
- Talking Dolls (2017)
- Sobis Mystic (2017)
- The Three Kings (2018)
- Just One Blood (2018)
- Love Like Fire(2020)
- Love Is Yellow (2020)
- Soft Work (2020)
Mofe Duncan’s marriage, engagement and wedding
Mofe Duncan has been at the centre of different marriage and relationship rumours.
However, the 38-year-old actor has only been married once to his long-time girlfriend, Jessica Ivie Kakkad.
Unfortunately, the marriage lasted for just 3 years before it crashed in 2018.
Mofe and his ex-wife, Jessica Ivie Kakkad, met at an event that Mofe anchored and they kick-started their relationship from there.
They had an elaborate wedding on August 22, 2015. Sadly, they divorced in 2018, citing irreconcilable differences.
There were rumours that Mofe Duncan had been romantically involved with some of his actress friends and colleagues, the likes of Nollywood actress Stella Damasus, and Liz Scott, before he met and married Jessica Kakkad.
Mofe Duncan and Jessica Ivie Kakkad’s marital issues
Reports had it that Mofe and Jessica started having issues in their marriage after Nigerian gossip platform, Instablog9ja, shared a leaked Instagram chat of Mofe and a female fan with the IG handle @queen_wizzy1 on their page.
According to the report, Mofe and the said lady, identified simply as Zainab, were flirting with each other in the chat.
Jessica Ivie Kakkad was the one that first shared the news of her broken marriage on her IG page on Thursday, April 11, 2019.
Mofe Duncan later confirmed the news on April 12, 2019, revealing that their marriage has been over since 2018.
The actor also stated that he and his ex-wife still maintained a cordial relationship after their separation.
About Mofe Duncan’s ex-wife, Jessica Ivie Kakkad
Jessica Ivie Kakkad is a bi-racial skincare entrepreneur. Her father is Indian, while her mother is a Nigerian woman from Edo state.
Jessica Ivie Kakkad became more popular after her colourful marriage to Mofe Duncan in 2015.
Mofe Duncan’s new relationship
Nollywood actor Mofe Duncan seems to have found love again with a non-Nigerian lady. The actor is always seen flaunting her picture on his IG page.
Mofe Duncan’s net worth
Based on currently available information about Mofe Duncan’s earnings and income, his estimated net worth stands at around $250,000 (around N125 million naira).
Mofe Duncan’s social media
Mofe Duncan is active on Instagram @mofeduncan. His Twitter handle is @MofeDuncan.
Other facts about Mofe Duncan
Mofe Duncan is a fan of the comic character, Superman. He likes horror movies and games but is scared of the dark.
The Roman-Catholic actor is allergic to grass and is a fan of embattled American artiste, R.Kelly.
