Actress Ruth Kadiri Honored as AJEGUNLE Global Actor of the Year 2024

Nigerian actress, screenwriter, and film producer Ruth Kadiri has been awarded the prestigious AJEGUNLE Global Actor of the Year 2024.

The recognition celebrates her remarkable journey from growing up in the streets of Ajegunle, Lagos, to becoming a leading figure in Nollywood. The platform expressed its admiration for her perseverance and passion, stating: “When all is said and done, what matters is how much you believed in your dream and pursued it. Congratulations to our AJEGUNLE GLOBAL ACTOR OF THE YEAR 2024 @ruthkadiri. Thank you for believing in THE POWER OF DREAMS and AJEMA.”

Ruth Kadiri, born on March 24, 1988, in Benin City, Edo State, is the first of two children. She holds a degree in Mass Communication from the University of Lagos and a diploma in Business Administration from Yaba College of Technology. Known for her contributions to Nollywood as both an actress and a producer, Ruth has kept her personal life relatively private, revealing her engagement in December 2017. She is also a proud mother of two children, born in 2019 and 2022, respectively.

This award highlights her inspiring rise from humble beginnings to global recognition in the entertainment industry.