Actress and filmmaker Ruth Kadiri has expressed joy over Nollywood’s growing global reach, describing storytelling as her biggest passion.
In an Instagram post, Kadiri marveled at how Nigerian stories now travel “from Lagos to London, from cinemas to phones in people’s hands.”
She also shared her thoughts on the industry’s progress and her hopes for its future in a feature on the Google Africa blog, thanking the platform for the spotlight.
Kadiri said the opportunity to share Nigerian stories with a worldwide audience is what inspires her every day.
Kadiri wrote, “Storytelling is who I am. Every scene, every script, every character carries a piece of us. Nollywood made it possible for me to share that passion with the world.
“What blows my mind is how far our stories now travel, from Lagos to London, from cinemas to phones in people’s hands. That keeps me going every single day.
“I share some reflections about this journey and the future I dream of for Nollywood on the Google Africa blog. Link in bio. Thank you @Google for the spotlight”.
