Ruth Kadiri

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Ruth Kadiri
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Kadiri in the 2016 Nigerian film First Class
Born
Ruth Kadiri

(1988-03-24) 24 March 1988 (age 33)
Benin City, Edo State, [ Nigerian]
Nationality
Alma mater
OccupationActress, screenwriter, film producer
Years active2009–present
Spouse(s)Ezerika
Children1

Ruth Kadiri (born 24 March 1988) is a Nigerian actress, screenwriter and film producer.[1]

Early life[]

Ruth Kadiri was born in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. She studied mass communication at the University of Lagos and business administration at Yaba College of Technology.[2]

Personal life[]

The actress kept her relationship a secret until December 2017, when Ruth announced that she was engaged on her social media page.[3] On August 26, 2020, Kadiri celebrated her daughter's one year birthday.[4]

Career[]

Ruth Kadiri ventured into Nollywood in the movie Boys Cot[5] and since then has over fifty movies to her credit. As a screenwriter, Ruth Kadiri has written and co-written several movies including Matters Arising, Heart of a Fighter, Ladies Men, Sincerity, First Class and Over the Edge. Ruth also produced films such as Matters Arising,[6] Over the Edge,[7] Somebody Lied[8] and Memory Lane, which deals with the issue of lies and deceit.

Filmography[]

  • In Your Arms (2017)
  • Black Bride (2017)
  • We Cheats More (2017)
  • WET by Ruth Kadiri (2018)
  • Tripod by Ruth Kadiri (2018)
  • Black Men Rock (2018)
  • Love is Beautiful (2019)
  • The Dumb Wife (2020)
  • Too Old for Love (2020)
  • Tears of Rejected Seed (2020)

Awards and nominations[]

Year Event Category Result Ref
2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Actress of the Year Won [9]
Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards Best Female Viewers Choice Nominated [10]
Best On-screen Duo (with Majid Michel) Nominated [11]
Best Actress Nominated
2018 City People Movie Award Best Actress of the year Won [12]
City People Movie Award Face of Nollywood Nominated
2019 Ghana Movie Awards Best Movie African Collaborations Nominated [13]
Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress African Collaboration Nominated
2020 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actress – English Nominated [14]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Ruth Kadiri and Majid Michel's Matters Arising". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  2. ^ Ruth Kadiri, Naij
  3. ^ "Ruth Kadiri reportedly welcomes 1st child". Pulse Nigeria. 22 August 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Ruth Kadiri releases new photos of her daughter to mark her first birthday". Pulse Nigeria. 26 August 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  5. ^ Nollywood Star Birthday: Ruth Kadiri, IrokoTV, Retrieved 14 October 2016
  6. ^ "Ruth Kadiri and Majid Michel's Matters Arising". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  7. ^ Bodunrin, Sola (30 November 2015). "Check Out How Ruth Kadiri Destroyed Her Perfect Relationship Over The Edge". Naija.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  8. ^ Pulse. ""Somebody Lied": Ruth Kadiri, Alex Ekubo, others in new movie". pulse.ng. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  9. ^ "Ruth Kadiri wins Actress of the Year at NEA AWARDS 2015 - Nigeria Movie Network". www.nigeriamovienetwork.com. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  10. ^ "Ruth Kadiri others, nominated for GIAMA Awards 2010 - Entertainment News | Viasat1.com.gh". www.viasat1.com.gh. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  11. ^ goldenicons (3 September 2015). "NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR 2015 GOLDEN ICONS ACADEMY MOVIE AWARDS (GIAMA)". Golden Icons. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  12. ^ "Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Charles Inojie and Ruth Kadiri win at movie awards ceremony". Pulse Nigeria. 17 September 2018. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  13. ^ "Nominees Released for 2019 Ghana Movie Awards - Full List". GhanaCelebrities.Com. 9 December 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  14. ^ Augoye, Jayne (2 December 2020). "2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category". Retrieved 11 October 2021.

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