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One of the most popular names in Nollywood today is Ruth Kadiri. She is not just popular for being an actress; she is also a skilled scriptwriter and movie producer. She has her own movie production called Ruth Kadiri Films, a Lagos-based film production company. Apart from that, Ruth Kadiri also owns an online luxury hair store called RuthKolors.
As a result of her fame and achievements, fans are eager to know more about who her husband is, especially after she made a post on social media about her newborn baby. So, then, who then is Ruth Kadiri Husband? Let’s take a look at her life in general: Bio, Age, Relationship, Kids, and more.
Ruth Kadiri Biography
Ruth Kadiri was born as the first of two sisters on March 24, 1988, in Benin City, Edo. Her parents are Mr Desmond Kadiri and Mrs Juliet Kadiri. The 33-year-old actress is originally from Ehor Town in Edo State, but she grew up in the Ajegunle area of Lagos State with her mother and sister.
Education
The actress obtained two different degrees from different tertiary institutions. She obtained a National Diploma in Business Administration from Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, and another Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from the University of Lagos, Akoka.
How her career in acting started
Kadiri then attended Victor Eze’s Writing School where she learned the art of scriptwriting. She launched her career as a scriptwriter after her training. Her first written script was titled ‘Wild and Dirty’ which she couldn’t produce but sold out due to a lack of funds
One of Ruth Kadiri’s earliest roles in a movie was in the 2007 Nollywood drama “Boys Cot” where she starred alongside Nollywood stars like Jim Iyke, Nonso Diobi, Mike Ezuruonye, Uche Jombo, and the like.
Ruth Kadiri has featured in over 200 movies, and has written, co-written, and produced over a hundred.
Ruth Kadiri’s marriage and wedding
Actress Ruth Kadiri is happily married and has a daughter. On November 6, 2018, she got married to her spouse, Mr. Ezerika, in a private ceremony. Reports claim that the actress married in both a traditional and a white ceremony on the same day.
On December 25, 2017, Kadiri announced her engagement on social media, showing off her stunning engagement ring. One year later, the wedding was held.
Ruth Kadiri has largely shielded the media from learning about her marriage and her husband’s personal life. On the occasion of their wedding anniversary, she once revealed obscure photos of her husband that showed them sharing a passionate kiss.
Despite being secretive about her personal life, Ruth Kadiri has found herself in the middle of different relationship rumours and controversies. She has been romantically linked with a number of men, including the likes of Nollywood producer and director Stanley Ebonine, Ghanian actor Eddie Watson, and Apostle Suleman.
About Ruth Kadiri’s husband, Mr Ezerika
Mr Ezerika is the lawfully wedded husband of Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri and the father of her daughter. He is reportedly a businessman from Anambra State. The Igbo man is assumed to be in his 40s.
Information about Mr Ezerika’s background or education is currently unavailable in the media. Even his first name is not still known at this time – his last name was only gotten after Ruth added the name to her social media page.
Ruth Kadiri’s children
Ruth Kadiri is the proud mother of a two-year-old girl named Reign Nwachinemelu Ezerika. Kadiri gave birth to her daughter in August 2019 in a Swedish hospital.
The actress revealed that she was quite unsure about having the child but became comfortable with the challenges of motherhood following the support and encouragement she received from her husband and family.
Ruth Kadiri’s rumoured relationship
Ruth Kadiri with Stanley Ebonine
Before Stanley Ebonine got married in 2011, Stanley and Kadiri were an item for almost three years . Kadiri regularly featured in Stanley’s movies and was instrumental to some of his movie scripts.
It was claimed that the movie producer, who frequently used the actress in his productions, left Ruth in order to wed Dorathy Chinasa Agu.
He got married to his Enugu State born wife, Chinasa, on September that year, thus disappointing many keen observers who thought his relationship with the actress would lead to marriage.
The CEO of Ebo9 Digital Links Movies, the director, refuted the rumors, claiming that the actress and he are still close friends. He let it be known that Ruth was aware of his marriage and that she was even in favor of it.
But refuting the allegation, in a chat with HVP, last weekend, Stanley claimed that Ruth Kadiri was strongly behind his marriage.
“Ruth Kadiri, he declared ” is still my friend. She was aware of my marriage to my wife. In fact, I was with her, while I was travelling for my traditional marriage. Whoever is in doubt, I advise d the person to attend my white wedding which is coming up on the 26th of this month, so that he or she can believe me”, Stanley said.
Debunking the rumours that he got married secretly, the young producer said his marriage was everywhere, adding that the actress even supported me. “People should not be talking about something they do not understand. They never knew when we started dating or what we agreed upon before I got married. The movie, I’m shooting presently is written by Ruth Kadiri and she is playing a major role in it.”
Asked why he refused to marry in the industry, the Imo State producer simply muted, “the reason is best know to me.”
Ruth Kadiri and Eddie Watson’s relationship
Another prominent figure in Nollywood, Eddie Watson, was rumored to be dating Ruth Kadiri. According to some rumors, the Ghanaian star with Liberian ancestry might even be Kadiri’s husband.
The persistent pairing of Ruth Kadiri and Eddie Watson in romantic movie scenes gave rise to the rumors of a relationship. On their social media profiles, Ruth and Eddie Watson routinely post images and videos of themselves having fun on the set.
The two famous people, however, have shown that they are simply friends with a good working relationship.
Ruth Kadiri with Apostle Johnson Suleman
In 2017, Apostle Suleman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, joined the list of men rumored to be having an affair with Ruth Kadiri. Online allegations that Suleman had relations with Ruth Kadiri soon after his sex scandal with Stephanie Otobo first surfaced.
When questioned about the rumors, Ruth Kadiri blew hot and did not take them lightly. The actress called the rumors “rubbish” and said she didn’t think anyone would call her and inquire about them.
Ruth Kadiri with an unidentified “Yahoo” guy
Ruth Kadiri is said to have dated a purported yahoo guy who travels back and forth between Nigeria and London. It was reported that the man was a married father of two living in London.
According to reports, the man’s wife was even aware of the relationship before they split up. The rumor was never verified, though, as with most social media rumors.
