How RITA DOMNIC Did Nigeria Proud In Kenya

Despite  the two bomb blass that occured in Abuja, the Nigerian Golden Jubilee recorded a resounding success at the international level. In recognition of her enormous contributions to film making in Africa, Nollywood star, Rita Dominic was a Special Guest of the Embassy of Nigeria in Nairobi, Kenya to participate in several activities to celebrate Nigeria at 50.

Rita received a warm welcome from Kenyans and Nigerians living in Kenya. She granted several high profile television and newspaper interviews to talk about the Nigeria at 50 celebrations and her career in Nollywood.
The actress attended a special Gala night held on 30 September sponsored by the corporate community including UBA and Ecobank. On October 1, she was the Guest of Honour at a reception held by the Nigerian High Commissioner of Kenya, Dr. C. W. Wigwe and his wife in honour of Nigeria at 50. On behalf of the embassy, she presented awards to deserving Nigerians in Kenya who have excelled in their various endeavours and projected the country in a positive light.



While in Nairobi, Rita participated in a charity walk alongside the wife of the Prime Minister of Kenya Mrs. Ida Odinga to raise funds for the Kenyan Paraplegic Organization (KPO) to build a care center for paraplegics.
Rita also attended special masses held in various churches to commemorate Nigeria at 50.