Nowadays, Tonto Dikeh is a preacher and a goodwill ambassador. She has gone from being one of the most controversial figures in the entertainment industry to becoming a global peacemaker.
Almost a decade ago, Tonto Dikeh was a warrior and was always prepared to wage war against anyone who stood in her way or didn’t support her ambition. These days, she is focusing on raising her son and promoting wellness through politics, entertainment, and other social activities.
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Dikeh: Background Story
Born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Tonto Dikeh lost her mother at the tender age of 3. Meaning, she has no remembrance of her mum. The movie actress was raised by her stepmother, who has two children.
Dikeh studied petrochemical engineering at Rivers State University, previously Rivers State University of Science and Technology.
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Controversy: The Many Sins of Tonto
Is Tonto Dikeh a Lesbian?
In 2014, Dikeh was rumored to have been in a sexual relationship with Rukky Sanda. However, during an interview with Rukky Sanda, the rumour was debunked. At the time of the speculation, both Sanda and Dikeh were close friends; they’ve since gone their separate ways.
Marriage Hits Rock Bottom
In August 2015, Tonto Dikeh and Olakunle Churchill had their traditional marriage. In February 2016, Dikeh gave birth to their son, King, whom she nicknamed Baby X. Dikeh’s marriage to Churchill ended in 2017 amid accusations of infidelity and domestic abuse.
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Another Love Story Ends in Bitter Feud
In 2021, Dikeh entered a relationship with Prince Joseph Kpokpogri; like every other relationship, their affair went very well until it didn’t. In September 2021, Kpokpogri enthralled netizens with their nefarious bout on social media.
He sued her and the Department of State Security (DSS) for allegedly threatening his fundamental human rights. Kpokpogri said he left Tonto because of her hard smoking and bad drinking habits.
It didn’t stop there as both parties took the bout further. In October 2021, the actress entangled herself in a web of controversy after publishing on her social media handles purported voice notes suggesting that her ex-lover, Joseph Egbri (popularly known as Prince Kpokpogri), had sex tapes and nude photos on his smartphone of Usiwo Orezimena Jane, a Nigerian twerk dancer, popularly known as Janemena. Dikeh was reported to have made the allegations in the wake of her messy breakup with her ex-lover, Kpokpogri, in September.
Both parties have since moved on from the conflict.
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Finding God…
The Nigerian actress has since disclosed that she’s in a relationship with God and she is making attempts to become a better version of herself. She has been seen sharing links to prayer platforms from prominent pastors across the country.
Conclusion
Tonto Dikeh has come a long way from the messy person we used to know her to be. These days, she is more accommodating and prepared to show care towards those who are vulnerable in our society. Additionally, she is living a good life as seen via her various social media accounts.
Exploring her creativity, the Nollywood actress is also a singer, songwriter, and humanitarian. On 27 August 2000, Dikeh set up her foundation, the Tonto Dikeh Foundation. In June 2022, Dikeh was announced as the deputy governorship candidate under the African Democratic Congress in the 2023 Rivers State gubernatorial election.