Nigerians Stunned as Actress Ruth Kadiri Boldly Calls out Mo Abudu Over Eko Awards Snub
- Actress Ruth Kadiri has got people talking on social media
- This was after she called out Mo Abudu for snubbing her at the Eko Star Films and TV awards
- Ruth said she was overlooked because she does not belong to a clique
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Actress and filmmaker Ruth Kadiri has boldly dragged media mogul Mo Abudu and other organisers of the event for not acknowledging her talent at the Eko Star Films and TV awards that took place recently.
The award ceremony was put together by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture, in partnership with EbonyLife Place and Nigerian International Film Summit (NIFS), in recognition of remarkable women in the industry.
According to Ruth, she is a woman and a filmmaker who has faced the struggles that every female filmmaker has faced but she was ignored at the award ceremony.
The mother of one noted that her name came up but she was overlooked because she does not belong to a clique.
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She said:
"I will not be pressured. I will keep working hard. @lagosstategovt @moabudu @ijayonah @nifsummit thanks for overlooking me and congrats to everyone who got recognized. the film industry is controlled by women, so if you’re going to do it, do it right or don’t do it at all."
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As expected, Nigerians had something to say. Many were amazed at her boldness in calling out Mo Abudu while others encouraged her not to give up on working hard.
Read some comments below:
preshlove_96:
"I love that you voiced out how u feel without hiding it."
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pwettyria:
"This clique thing is way too obvious in Nollywood..sad. But well done..we see your creativity and you are amazing at what you do."
realadaigwe:
"Haaa... it's your boldness for me."
chommyv:
"Step on them neck sis.. Can't still believe you were overlooked. So petty.. U remain the realist..love u puchu."
i_am_amii2:
"It’s how you tagged them with your full chest for me."
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In other news, Legit.ng earlier reported that Ruth Kadiri warned her colleagues planning to support politicians in 2023.
The Nollywood actress made it clear that she would exercise no restraint in making a scapegoat of colleagues who sing the praises of politicians come election season in 2023.
The actress categorically stated that she is waiting for her friends and colleagues who will make posts about politicians who have been in power and canvass for votes on their behalves.
Kadiri, while swearing, noted that she would drag such people.
Source: Legit.ng