Rita Dominic has been named a Goodwill
Ambassador for the Africa International
Film Festival (AFRIFF).
Rita was announced alongside Emmy award
winning Hollywood actress Lynn Whitfield,
as ambassadors for the film festival which
kicks off soon in Calabar.
The Executive Director and Founder of the
Africa International Film Festival, Chioma
Ude, who made the announcement says
Rita’s amazing achievement as a Nollywood
actress as well as Lynn’s successful career
in Hollywood were the key motives for
choosing the two as the festival’s Goodwill
Ambassadors.
‘Rita Dominic is a consummate actress and
indeed an African screen Icon, having won
several awards and nominations throughout
her career… With over one hundred films to
her credit, she has played a pivotal role in
showcasing Nigerian cinema popularly
known as Nollywood.
‘Lynn is a natural choice as AFRIFF
Goodwill Ambassador not just for her
accomplishments in Hollywood, but also
because of her passionate support for the
AFRIFF project since its inception,’ Ude
explained.
The third Edition of AFRIFF holds in Tinapa,
Calabar from November 10 through
November 16, 2013.