Rita Dominic
17 Dec
Acclaimed actress and social changemaker, Rita Dominic has been appointed Chairman of the Miss Nigeria Board, heralding a new era of purpose-driven representation and female empowerment through the prestigious 45th Miss Nigeria Pageant. Scheduled for an extraordinary gala on December 19th at the prestigious Royal Box Event Center, this year's pageant transcends traditional beauty competition…
12 Mar 2024
Nigerian actress Rita Dominic has disclosed that she took a caregiver job in the United Kingdom after taking a break from her acting career in Nigeria. Dominic, who graced the screen with her captivating performances, said she took a step back from her rising acting career to deal with personal challenges between 2001 and 2002.…
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