Ruth Kadiri has finally addressed the long-standing public curiosity surrounding her marriage, making it clear that privacy is not the same as secrecy. Speaking on the Dear Ife podcast published July 6, 2025, the Nollywood actress responded to widespread speculation about why her husband, Mr. Ezerika, is rarely seen on her social media.
The mother of two didn’t hold back as she tackled critics and fans who question her choice to keep her marriage low-profile. “We go to church together, we attend events together… people who know me, know him. My husband is not hidden,” she said. “I just don’t understand why I have to prove anything by putting him online.”
Kadiri, who got married in 2019 in a ceremony kept away from the press, revealed that her husband has always supported her career behind the scenes and attends her private events. “My life is not as private as people think. When I organize events, he’s there. He’s part of my public life—just not for the cameras,” she emphasized.
The actress, known for her powerful on-screen roles and directorial success, explained that her marriage is built on mutual understanding, not public approval. She added that the decision to keep things discreet was mutual and had nothing to do with shame or secrecy. “He doesn’t like attention. He’s a real man, not a showman,” she said with pride.
While many celebrity couples use social media as a stage to present an ideal relationship, Kadiri insists that such displays are not always a true reflection of reality. “I see some people doing it for validation. That’s fine for them, but it’s not my way. My marriage is for me, not the world,” she said, rejecting the culture of oversharing for likes.
The star actress also hinted at the emotional toll of public interference in celebrity marriages, warning that the same fans who demand constant updates are often the first to criticize when things go wrong. “When things crash, it’s still the same people who ask what happened,” she stated, drawing applause from listeners of the viral episode.
Ruth Kadiri’s rare but raw disclosure has since sparked debate on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, with thousands applauding her grounded approach to marriage in an era of oversharing. As she puts it: “Privacy is peace. Not everything sacred must be visible.”
