Nigerian actress, Rita Dominic, recently shared insights into her decision to marry later in life, tying the knot at the age of 46.
During an interview on Joy FM, she revealed that her decision was driven by a desire to marry on her own terms, motivated by genuine reasons rather than societal expectations.
“Like I always said, I will marry the man of my dreams and not the man of society’s dreams for me, because if anything goes wrong tomorrow, I’ll be the one left to pack up the pieces and not the society. I wanted to be sure that I was marrying for the right reasons and not for the reasons, you know, that stems from societal pressure,” Rita Dominic explained.
She stressed that despite societal pressures to marry early, she remained resolute in her decision to wait for the right time and partner.
Rita Dominic, who tied the knot with Fidelis Anosike, the founder of Folio Media Group, expressed her belief that she married at the opportune moment and with the perfect person.
Their traditional wedding in April 2022, held in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, was a highly anticipated event of the week. The ceremony was attended by numerous celebrities, including industry veterans Joke Silva and Hilda Dokubo, as well as Uche Jumbo, Ini Edo, Lydia Forson, Mercy Eke, and Nse Ikpe Etim.
Subsequently, the couple had a private white wedding at Selby Abbey, North Yorkshire, England, in November 2022.
Reflecting on her marriage, Rita Dominic shared that it has been a gratifying and delightful journey. She recounted how their relationship blossomed from friendship to love and ultimately marriage.