Rita Dominic Speaks on Her Growth and Genevieve Nnaji’s in Nollywood: “Passionate Girls”
- Nollywood actress Rita Dominic sparked nostalgia online as she reflected on her journey with Genevieve Nnaji
- The movie star shared a picture she took with her colleague as she narrated how their passion drove their dreams from way back
- She further expressed her gratitude for how far they have come, triggering reactions from Ini Edo, Chioma Akpotha, and many other colleagues
Rita Dominic, a veteran Nollywood actress, has taken a walk down memory lane as she opened up about her early days in the Nigerian film industry alongside fellow screen star Genevieve Nnaji.
Rita took to Instagram to share a snapshot of herself and the actress on her 50th birthday a month ago, mentioning that when they first started their careers in Nollywood, they were just “passionate girls” with a dream.
Source: Instagram
She stated that they had no clue about the wonderful journey that lay ahead or how the industry would grow to affect the entire world.
Rita said that looking around and realising how far they'd come made her proud, and that they didn’t walk alone.
She wrote:
“When we started in Nollywood all those years ago, we were just passionate girls with a dream. We had no idea the incredible journey ahead or how our industry would grow to touch the entire world. To look around today and see how far we’ve come… It fills my heart with pride. No matter what, we did not walk alone.”
See her post below:
Legit.ng earlier reported that Rita Dominic shared interesting details about her friendship and relationship with colleague Genevieve Nnaji.
This was after the Nollywood on Saturday, July 19, threw a lavish birthday party to mark a major milestone in her life.
Amid the excitement, the celebrant shared a video from her party capturing her and Genevieve strutting for the camera.
Rita Dominic revealed that she and Genevieve Nnaji, just popular speculation, were both from Mbaise, Imo state.
She further hailed her hometown in her dialect as a place that produces great personalities.
Rita wrote:
“Mbaise nwere madu.. Umu Ada Mbaise..😊. @genevievennaji ❤️❤️.”
Genevieve Nnaji and Rita Dominic were co-stars in hit movies like Goodbye New York, released in 2004, and Girl Cot, released in 2006.
Fans react to Rita Dominic’s post
Legit.ng compiled the reactions from both fans and celebrities below:
chiomakpotha said:
"Wait , I can’t like this picture more than ONCE ? !"
iniedo said:
"Gaddammm ma beauties😍😍😍."
rechaelokonkwo said:
"Too much greatness in one pic 👑 queens of worth."
lindaosifo said:
"@ritadominic I remember then in 2009 in Toronto I would buy the DVD discs that they sold in the African shop. That’s how I would see you beautiful queens, and got so inspired.🥰⭐️🙏."
ikogbonna said:
"Ririii of life 🙌🙌🙌."
elsieokpocha said:
"Face Cards = Flawless 😍😍😍😍."
okawashaznay said:
"We thank you for leading the way Queens 👑👑."
mary.igwe said:
"Queens never walk alone👌🤍🤍."
iamshaffybello said:
"QUEENS 👑 👑 ❤️❤️."
adaezeeluke said:
"Umu Ada Igbo ji emeonu 💯 love u both scatter."
ekene_umenwa said:
"Blessed queen 🙌❤️❤️❤️❤️."
calistaokoronkwo said:
"The IMO Queens 😍."
okawashaznay said:
"We thank you for leading the way Queens 👑👑."
Rita, Ini Edo, Uche Jombo party effortlessly
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that actresses Rita Dominic, Ini Edo and Uche Jombo sent the internet into a frenzy with a video of their linkup.
The Nollywood besties had a mini reunion as they hung out in a nightclub to have a good time.
In the video that went viral, Rita, Ini, and Uche showed off their dance moves to Psquare’s Do Me playing in the background.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
