lose-up of Nollywood icon Rita Dominic in her 50th birthday TUBO look, wearing a hand-embellished gold corset gown with coral beads and soft glam makeup

There are women who wear clothes, and then there are women who embody the story they were stitched to tell. Rita Dominic is one of those women. A living legend in African cinema and culture. A woman of quiet elegance, unmistakable grace, and enduring presence.

At TUBO, we do not take it lightly when we say someone is a TUBO Woman. She is powerful but tender, rooted but radiant. Rita has been all of that and more.

Rita Dominic turns 50 in a dramatic gold corset and beaded skirt by TUBO, holding a white horse tail and styled in regal coral jewellery and gele for her birthday shoot

It was an honour to dress her once again for her 50th birthday. A milestone that is not just a number, but a celebration of legacy. The look is a couture moment steeped in heritage, adorned with hand-stitched details, and layered with intentional storytelling. From the rich textures of damask to the sculptural gold corset, the ensemble draws from ancient artistry and modern craftsmanship. Finished with red coral beads and styled with her signature poise, this is not just a birthday shoot. It is a portrait of womanhood, of strength, and of a life lived with purpose.

Full-length portrait of Rita Dominic on her 50th birthday wearing a custom TUBO dress with gold detailing, coral accessories, and layered damask textures

Rita was a TUBO bride. And even now, she continues to walk in that same spirit of beauty and conviction. Every frame of her birthday look carries a kind of majesty that is never loud, but always seen.

We celebrate her not just as an icon, but as a woman whose story aligns with everything we believe in. Craft. Vision. Bold femininity. And the kind of elegance that cannot be taught.

Happy Birthday, Rita. Thank you for choosing TUBO. Again and again.

July 12, 2025