Nollywood actress Rita Dominic has reacted to the trending video of her colleague, Omotola Ekeinde, at the Miss Nigeria Patron and Board dinner.
Newsunplug reported that, while attending the dinner, she had a session with an interviewer who inquired about her name and identity. Omotola, caught off guard by the question, told him to repeat himself, and the interviewer asked who she was, which left her pissed. In the clip, the legendary actress walked out visibly angry, leaving the interviewer begging, and she told him not to touch her.
The movie star, who is part of the board of the pageant in a statement on her Instagram page, apologised to the actress for the discomfort she experienced. The press statement revealed that the legendary actress is a valued member of the community, a close friend of the organization, and a woman who has spent decades paving the way for young creatives in the country.
They urged the media to work closely with them to respect event protocols and the privacy of their invites guests. They urge the public to exercise kindness and context before rushing to judge a situation based on a short clip.
They described Omotola as an icon who has paved the way for m,any and they stand firmly with her.
Read their statement below,
