Ruth Kadiri
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![]() Kadiri in the 2016 Nigerian film First Class | |
Born | Ruth Kadiri 24 March 1988 Benin City, Edo State, [ Nigerian] |
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Occupation | Actress, screenwriter, film producer |
Years active | 2009–present |
Spouse(s) | Ezerika |
Children | 1 |
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 |
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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[]
- ^ "Ruth Kadiri and Majid Michel's Matters Arising". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- ^ Ruth Kadiri, Naij
- ^ "Ruth Kadiri reportedly welcomes 1st child". Pulse Nigeria. 22 August 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ "Ruth Kadiri releases new photos of her daughter to mark her first birthday". Pulse Nigeria. 26 August 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ Nollywood Star Birthday: Ruth Kadiri, IrokoTV, Retrieved 14 October 2016
- ^ "Ruth Kadiri and Majid Michel's Matters Arising". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Pulse. ""Somebody Lied": Ruth Kadiri, Alex Ekubo, others in new movie". pulse.ng. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ "Ruth Kadiri wins Actress of the Year at NEA AWARDS 2015 - Nigeria Movie Network". www.nigeriamovienetwork.com. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^ "Ruth Kadiri others, nominated for GIAMA Awards 2010 - Entertainment News | Viasat1.com.gh". www.viasat1.com.gh. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^ goldenicons (3 September 2015). "NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR 2015 GOLDEN ICONS ACADEMY MOVIE AWARDS (GIAMA)". Golden Icons. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ "Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Charles Inojie and Ruth Kadiri win at movie awards ceremony". Pulse Nigeria. 17 September 2018. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ "Nominees Released for 2019 Ghana Movie Awards - Full List". GhanaCelebrities.Com. 9 December 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (2 December 2020). "2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category". Retrieved 11 October 2021.
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- 1988 births
- Living people
- 21st-century Nigerian actresses
- Actresses from Benin City
- Actresses from Edo State
- Nigerian film actresses
- Nigerian film producers
- University of Lagos alumni
- Yaba College of Technology alumni