I had phobia for marriage - Ruth Kadiri reveals why she kept her marriage secret

Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri revealed that she kept her 2018 marriage private due to a personal phobia of marriage and a desire to avoid public drama. She noted that her husband supported the decision to limit their wedding to only 50 guests.
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The story highlights the intersection of celebrity privacy, mental health, and cultural expectations regarding public versus private life in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
Nollywood actress and producer, Ruth Kadiri has revealed why she keeps her personal life private, especially during the initial stages of her marriage. Speaking in a recent episode of the Dear Ife podcast, Kadiri explained that she had a phobia of marriage and was unsure whether her marriage would be successful, so she decided to keep it private. The mother of two said her husband supported her decision and agreed to invite only 50 people to their wedding. “I had a phobia of marriage.
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