Odunlade Adekola marks wife Ruth's birthday with story of how they met
- Actor Odunlade Adekola celebrated his wife Ruth Abosede Adekola's birthday in an Instagram post on Monday.
- He recalled approaching her about 22 years ago and asking her to be his.
- He called her his number one fan and the mother of their children.
Nollywood actor Odunlade Adekola has marked his wife Ruth Abosede Adekola's birthday with a public account of how their relationship began, saying he first spoke to her about 22 years ago.
In an Instagram post on Monday, the actor wrote that he went up to her and told her he had seen what he wanted in her, then asked whether she would be his. He described her as the mother of their children and said they became fully engaged 20 years ago.
The 49-year-old, known for acting, writing, producing and directing films, also called his wife his number one fan. He prayed for God's continued favour on their home and asked his followers to celebrate her with him.
According to PM News, the couple married in 2003 and have four children. The outlet described Ruth as an ordained deaconess and an entrepreneur.
Why it matters to fans
Adekola is one of the best-known faces in Nigerian film, and his posts about family draw wide attention. For many fans, the birthday message is a rare look at the private life behind the on-screen roles.
The couple have not announced any public event to mark the birthday. The celebration, as shared by the actor, was on social media, where he invited followers to join in wishing her well.
