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Tonto Dikeh
Tonto Charity Dikeh is a Nigerian actress, singer, songwriter, and humanitarian. On 27 August 2000, Tonto Dikeh set up her foundation, the Tonto Dikeh Foundation
09June
198509 June 1985
Born
Tonto Dikeh was born on 9 June 1985
12July
200012 July 2000
Movies and television
Tonto Dikeh's role in the movie "Dirty Secret" sparked controversy in Nigeria, with criticism from some Nigerians who found the adult scenes nontraditional and un-African, while others defended her professionalism in taking on the role.
12July
201512 July 2015
Controversy
Tonto Dikeh had a traditional marriage to Olakunle Churchill in August 2015, was rumored to have been in a sexual relationship with Rukky Sanda in 2014, gave birth to her son in February 2016, but has since separated from Churchill, and in October 2021, she became involved in controversy by accusing her ex-lover, Joseph Egri (Prince Kpokpogri), of possessing explicit content of dancer Janemena on his phone following their messy breakup.
12July
201512 July 2015
Music career
After establishing herself as an actress, Tonto Dikeh ventured into music and appeared in a music video for Amaco Investments, released her debut singles "Hi" and "Itz Ova" featuring Snypa, signed to D'banj's DB Records in June 2014, and later announced her departure from the record label in March 2015.
12July
201612 July 2016
Endorsements
Tonto Dikeh achieved multiple brand endorsements throughout her career, including being named an ambassador for property firm NUMATVILLE in Abuja, a brand ambassador for beauty and skincare brand Pels International, an ambassador for perfume line Sapphire Scents, an ambassador for the National Agency For Prohibition of Trafficking In Persons (NAPTIP), and a brand ambassador for Amstel Malta and Zikel Cosmetics, with the latter deal amounting to 100 million Naira.
12July
202312 July 2023
Personal life
Tonto Dikeh, the third of five children from a family of seven in Obio-Akpor, Rivers State, of Ikwerre descent, lost her mother at the age of 3 and was raised by her step-mother, studied petrochemical engineering at Rivers State University, and faced a legal battle with her ex-fiancé, Prince Joseph Kpokpogri, who accused her of threatening his rights and cited her smoking and drinking habits as reasons for ending their relationship.
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