Rita Dominic reveals silent ban by Nollywood marketers

Nollywood luminary Rita Dominic recently unveiled a startling revelation, shedding light on a past ordeal where a cadre of influential marketers wielded their power to ostracize her from the film fraternity.

Speaking candidly in an interview broadcasted on Joy997fm’s official Instagram page, Dominic recounted how these marketers, once regarded as the arbiters of Nollywood’s destiny, imposed a clandestine banishment upon her, effectively stalling her career trajectory.

Recalling the ordeal, Dominic lamented, “Before venturing into production and establishing our company, I was silently sidelined.” She elucidated that her divergence from the norm and quest for innovation earned her the ire of these industry gatekeepers, leading to her exclusion from mainstream projects.

“I was ostracized because I dared to tread a different path. It reached a juncture where engaging an actor’s services necessitated liaising with their management,” she explained.

Dominic’s journey into the spotlight commenced during her formative years in Imo State, where she showcased her acting prowess in school plays and children’s television programs.

Since her debut in 1998’s “A Time to Kill,” she has carved an illustrious career, starring in a plethora of productions and producing acclaimed works such as “The Therapist,” “Light in the Dark,” and “Bound.”

Her contributions to the industry have not gone unnoticed, garnering accolades such as the Top Actress award for her role in “The Meeting” in 2013 and 2017, as well as the City People Awards’ Most Outstanding Actress title in 2004.

With over a century of Nollywood credits to her name, Rita Dominic stands as a stalwart of Nigerian cinema, undeterred by past obstacles as she continues to leave an indelible mark on the landscape of African entertainment.