May Ellen Ezekiel Mofe-Damijo: A Media Pioneer
May Ellen Ezekiel Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as MEE, was a respected Nigerian journalist and publisher whose work shaped celebrity journalism in the 1980s and 1990s. Born in 1956 in Takoradi, Ghana, she built a remarkable career through her roles at Sunday Concord, Newswatch, and as the founder of Classique magazine.
MEE was known for her bold storytelling and editorial flair, leading one of the most influential lifestyle publications of the time. She also hosted the talk show Mee and You on NTA and authored two books during her lifetime.
Married to actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, MEE passed away in 1996 following complications from fibroid surgery. Her contributions remain a benchmark in Nigerian journalism and media.
Source: Guardian Nigeria archives.
