From Nollywood Stardom to Spiritual Calling: Tonto Dikeh Reveals Near-Path as a Clergywoman
By Boniface Ihiasota, USA
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh, known for her successful transition into politics, recently revealed that she once considered pursuing a career as a clergywoman.
Taking to social media, the actress, who is also a devoted mother, shared that her upbringing was rooted in the church.
During her time in the church, she held positions such as a cell leader and a department assistant, highlighting her active involvement in religious activities.
Despite her eventual career in the entertainment industry, Dikeh emphasized that she still upholds values of decency and feels uneasy wearing revealing attire.
“I grew up in church… I was a cell leader. I was a department assistant. I almost became a Pastor,” she expressed in her online post.
Throughout her career, Dikeh has showcased her talent in various notable films, including ‘Dirty Secret’, ‘Celebrity Marriage’, ‘Men in Love’, and ‘Palace Maid’, to name a few.
In June 2022, she made headlines when she was unveiled as the deputy governorship candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2023 Rivers State gubernatorial election. Her declaration as deputy was met with a warm reception from the people of Port Harcourt.
