For years, fans asked when Rita Dominic would marry. The Nollywood star, one of Nigeria’s most successful actresses and producers, kept her private life private. Then, in 2022, she married twice in one year to the same man. In April, she wed Fidelis Anosike in a traditional ceremony in Imo State. In November, the couple held a white wedding at a historic estate in North Yorkshire, England. Both celebrations drew stars and set social media buzzing.
Rita Dominic and the traditional wedding
Rita Dominic, from Aboh Mbaise in Imo State, rose to fame in Nollywood in the late 1990s and 2000s. She later moved into producing, with successful films. Fidelis Anosike is a businessman and founder of Folio Media Group, which owns the Daily Times newspaper. The traditional ceremony was held on 19 April 2022 at her late father’s residence in Aboh Mbaise, Imo State. Her family’s home is that of the community’s traditional ruler.
Guests followed a green and gold colour theme, and the bride wore outfits by the designer Tubo.
The white wedding and privacy
Nollywood stars including Ini Edo, Uche Jombo and Chidi Mokeme travelled to Imo State for the ceremony. In November 2022, the couple held a white wedding at Carlton Towers, a historic estate in North Yorkshire, England. Guests included Kate Henshaw, Chioma Akpotha, Michelle Dede and media executive Mo Abudu. Photos of the bride’s gowns and guests’ outfits spread widely, with fashion blogs covering every look.
The couple shared selected moments with fans while keeping much of their relationship private. Many fans praised Rita Dominic for marrying on her own terms, showing that there is no deadline for love.
Destination weddings and her career
The Yorkshire wedding was part of a trend of Nigerian celebrities holding destination weddings abroad. The couple’s anniversary messages are widely shared by fans. Before her marriage, Rita Dominic had built one of Nollywood’s strongest careers, starring in films such as The Meeting and producing projects through her company. Her success as a producer helped her earn respect beyond acting, and many fans see her as a model of independence in the industry.
Rita Dominic spent years answering questions about marriage. In 2022, she answered them twice, first in green and gold in Imo State, then in white in Yorkshire.
