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Who is Tonto Dikeh? All You Need to Know About Nigerian Actress

Tonto Wigo Charity Dikeh is a Nigerian actress, singer, and movie producer popularly known as Tonto Dikeh and self-named King Tonto.1
  • Tonto Dikeh is of the Ikwerre heritage.
  • She was born on June 9, 1985.
  • Her full name is Tonto Wigo Charity Dikeh.
  • At 3, she lost her mom, and her stepmother raised her.
  • Tonto Dikeh married Oladunni Churchill in 2015.
  • Andre Churchill is her son’s name.
  • Tonto Dikeh and Oladunni Churchill divorced in 2017 after fighting.
  • Tonto Dikeh was valued $1.5 million in 2021.

Who is Tonto Dikeh?

Tonto Wigo Charity Dikeh is a Nigerian actress, singer, and movie producer popularly known as Tonto Dikeh and self-named King Tonto.

She is likewise the convener of the Tonto Dikeh Foundation laid out on the 27th of August 2000 with the main aim of assisting the less privileged and poor people.

Where is Tonto Dikeh from?

Tonto Dikeh is from Obio-Akpo Local Government Area of Rivers state in Nigeria. Her family is polygamous; thus, she has many siblings, and she is the third child with 8 other siblings, of which five are from her biological mother and two from her stepmother. At 3 years old, she lost her mom, and her stepmother was the one that took care of her.

What is The Education Background of Tonto Dikeh?

Tonto Dikeh had her primary as well as her secondary education in the city of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, then was admitted into the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, from where she graduated with a degree in Petrochemical Engineering. The year of her graduation is unknown as our source declined to disclose it to our newsmen.

Tonto Dikeh’s Music Career

Her performance was met with stiff scrutiny and criticism. The debate over her movie named “Dirty Secret” made her switch over to the music industry, from where she was signed by Terry G to his record label. Her first single was released afterward.

On the 13th of June 2014, she joined the DB record label due to the high criticism she met from her old album.

With no explanation whatsoever, she walked over to the record label one year after she was signed.

Tonto Dikeh’s Acting Career

Tonto Dikeh started her acting career when she was featured in a movie which was named ‘Dirty Secret .’This movie created controversial arguments among Nigerians at home and in the diaspora. The controversy was a mixed one because while others frowned at her guts, some gave her encomium for her professionalism.

It was not long before she went on to follow a musical path by featuring in one of Amaco Investments’ music videos which also featured veteran actress Patience Ozokwor.

Tonto Dikeh went on to release her music singles which she called ‘Hi’ and ‘Itz Ova’ .’It’s Ova’ features Synpa. Due to the waves, she made with his two singles, she was signed into DB Record Label by D’banj in 2015.

Tonto Dikeh’s Endorsements

In February 2016, Tonto Dikeh became an Ambassador to NUMATVILLE – a property company in Nigeria’s capital Abuja – worth millions of naira.

Tonto Dikeh bagged another endorsement on the 9th of January 2018 as an Ambassador of a beauty and skincare brand which was known as Pels International.

On the 8th of March 2018, Tonto Dikeh went on to become a brand Ambassador for Sapphire Scents – a leading perfume business that was offering huge business of distribution to Nigerians and its environs.

Still, on endorsements, Tonto Dikeh was named a brand Ambassador for NAPTIP (National Agency For Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons on the 27th of April 2018.

She also bagged Amstel Malta Ambassador on the 24th of March 2019. This was made possible when Tonto Dikeh went to an Amstel Malta dinner party specially designed for brand influencers. Amstel Malta management was impressed and had no option but to name her their brand ambassador.

Tonto Dikeh also signed a N100 million worth of endorsement on the 23rd of May 2019 with Zikel Cosmetics.

What are the Selected Singles of Tonto Dikeh?

Tonto Dikeh has released a number of singles, some of which are titled “Hi,” “It’s Ova,” “Critically Fit ft. Terry G,” “Sheba ft. Solid Star,” “Jeje,” “Ekebe,” and “Sugar Rush ft. D’banj.”

What are Tonto Dikeh’s Selected Movies?

Tonto Dikeh has appeared in a number of movies, some of which include “Pounds and Dollars,” “Tea or Coffee,” “Final Hour,” “Crisis in Paradise,” “7 Graves,” “Missing Rib,” “Divine Grace,” “Away Match,” “Insecurity,” “Games Fools Play,” “Love My Way,” “Total Love,” “The Plain Truth,” “Before the Fall,” “Strength to Strength,” “Dangerous Beauty,” “Native Son,” “Missing Child,” “Dirty Secret,” “Zara,” “My Fantasy,” “Last Mission,” “Secret Mission,” “BlackBerry Babes Reloaded,” “Fatal Mistake,” “Rush Hour,” “Mortal Desire,” “Family Disgrace,” “Criminal Widow 1,” “Miss Maradonna,” “Criminal Widow 2,” “Throne of War,” “Battle of the Queens,” “The Terror of a Widow 1,” and “The Terror of a Widow 2.”

Is Tonto Dikeh Married?

Tonto Dikeh was married to Oladunni Churchill in August 2015, and Tonto Dikeh’s traditional marriage to her ex-husband Oladunni Churchill took place in the year 2015, August, to be precise. Subsequently gave birth to their first son Andre Churchill in 2016. After giving birth, Tonto Dikeh nicknamed his son name to Baby X even before their divorce.

Tonto Dikeh and Oladunni Churchill separated and divorced in 2017 after a series of fights and quarrels.

Oladunni Churchill later married Roseline Meurer in 2021 and subsequently had a child together in the same year.

How Old is Tonto Dikeh?

Tonto Dikeh was born on the 9th of June in the year of the Lord 1985. This means she is currently 37 years of age.

What is Tonto Dikeh’s Net Worth?

Tonto Dikeh’s net worth in 2021 reportedly sat around $1.5 million; however, any reliable source can’t check this.

Why Did Tonto Dikeh and Bobrisky Quarrel?

Idris Okunleye is a Nigerian crossdresser prominently known as Bobrisky and was Tonto Dikeh’s dearest friend at the time.

We can term the perceived marriage between them as that of a cruise in light of the fact that the union didn’t hold.

In the year 2021, they had a misconception in view of a post made by Tonto Dikeh on social media, which prompted a fight between them, thereby leading to the end of their friendship.

Is Tonto Dikeh Still Dating Prince Kpokpogri?

No, Tonto Dikeh is not dating Joseph Egbri (alias Prince Kpokpogri) anymore. It is no longer news that the two lovers went their separate ways after having lots of messy fights on social media, and in 2021, they finally separated.