Nollywood actress and producer Ruth Kadiri has opened up about how she met her husband, revealing that what started as a moment of disinterest quickly turned into a life-changing experience marked by what she believes was a spiritual sign.
Speaking on the Dear Ife Series podcast, Kadiri recalled being on a movie set when a man—now her husband—approached her. At first, she wanted nothing to do with him. “I went to work.
He saw me. He wanted to talk to me. I’m like, no—I don’t even want this,” she said, describing her initial reluctance.
Despite her dismissal, a friend encouraged her to at least hear him out. She eventually agreed to sit and talk with him while waiting for the film crew.
What surprised her was that the conversation wasn’t romantic at all. Instead of trying to impress her with charm or flattery, he spoke about business—specifically import strategies and why Vietnam might be a smarter choice over China.
Kadiri said this practical and grounded approach piqued her interest. But it wasn’t until she stood up to leave that she felt something deeper.
“I had a strong spiritual revelation,” she explained, believing in that instant that he was meant to be her husband. She quickly shared the feeling with her friend, who was shocked by her sudden change of heart.
Still, despite the powerful feeling, Kadiri found herself retreating emotionally and blocked him two days later. But he wasn’t deterred.
Determined to reconnect, he found her again on another film set—and that marked the true beginning of their relationship.
What started with hesitation eventually turned into a lasting bond, all sparked by an unexpected conversation and a moment of intuition that Ruth Kadiri says she’ll never forget.
Please Click on the link below and watch the video starting from 0:27 to 0:58-minute mark of the podcast episode.