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

Renowned Nollywood actress Rita Dominic has disclosed the reasons behind her hiatus from the screen.

Dominic explained that she stepped away from stardom in 2002 and relocated to the United Kingdom (UK) due to personal challenges. During her time in the UK, she began working as a caregiver for adults with special needs.

Addressing the audience at the 2024 Women of Valour Conference in Accra, Ghana, Dominic acknowledged that some might perceive her transition to caregiving as a “step-down,” but she found fulfillment and purpose in caring for others, which brought her joy.

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.”