Popular Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic has explained her decision to take a break from making appearances in Nollywood films.

The 48-year-old actress said that she came to the UK in 2002 and gave up acting and life as a celebrity because she was resolving personal matters.

Rita Dominic disclosed that she began working as a carer for people with special needs while in the UK during her speech at the 2024 Women of Valour Conference in Accra, Ghana.

She claimed that although some would consider her work as a carer to be a step-down, she didn’t since she found fulfilment and purpose in helping others.

The actress said;

“In 2001/2002 I stopped acting. I left the [movie] industry and moved to London because it was a very dark period in my life. I fell out with some friends I considered family. And I just gave up acting for a while. I needed to get out of that space for a minute.

And then I moved to London and gave up stardom. You won’t believe this, this is something I’ve never told people before.

While in London, I was trying to make ends meet so I started working in a care home as a caregiver for adults with spec!al needs. While some might view it as a step-down, I don’t. Taking care of others brought me joy and purpose at a time I needed it most.”

Watch her speak below.

Why I quit acting to become a caregiver in London – Rita Dominic
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