Veteran Nollywood actress Rita Dominic has explained the reason behind her break from acting.
The screen goddess decided to step away from the spotlight and move to the United Kingdom due to personal challenges in 2002.
During her time in the UK, she began working as a caregiver for adults with special needs.
Speaking at the 2024 Women of Valour Conference in Accra, Ghana, Dominic shared that although some may see her caregiver role as a downgrade, she found fulfillment and happiness in helping others.
She 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 special 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.”
