Lynn Whitfield and Rita Dominic
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
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