“We were just passionate girls Wwth a dream” – Rita Dominic reflects on acting journey with Genevieve Nnaji

• Rita Dominic reflected on her Nollywood journey with Genevieve Nnaji, recalling how they began as passionate young girls with dreams and no idea the industry would grow to global recognition.

• She expressed pride in how far Nollywood has come, noting they “did not walk alone.”

Veteran Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic, has taken a walk down memory lane as she reflected on her acting journey alongside fellow screen star, Genevieve Nnaji.

In a heartfelt post on X (formerly Twitter), Dominic shared how they both started out in Nollywood as young, passionate girls with nothing but dreams and determination. She admitted they had no idea how far the journey would take them or how much the Nigerian film industry would grow to make a global impact.

“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,” she wrote, adding a red heart emoji.

Dominic and Nnaji remain iconic figures in Nollywood, admired not just for their talent and beauty, but also for their role in shaping the path for the new generation of actors.

In other news….In other news, Veteran Afrobeats star Jaywon has voiced concerns over Ayra Starr’s dressing style.

The singer reacted after seeing a photo of the Grammy-nominated artist in a small blue bra that covered only part of her cleavage.

When a fan on X asked, “Bro, Ayra Starr just posted this hot photo. Any comments?” Jaywon responded, “She no get mama and papa?”

His statement drew mixed reactions, with some social media users criticising him for commenting on Ayra Starr’s personal life.

Ayra Starr has long faced criticism from some Nigerians over what they consider “indecent dressing.” She once revealed that she lost her father at a young age and was raised by her mother.

Despite the backlash, she has continued to maintain her signature style.