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  • Tonto Dikeh changes name to ‘King Tonto’

    Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has officially changed her name to ‘King Tonto’.

    The actress, whose surname remains Dikeh, wants to be addressed as King-Tonto.

    Tonto, who is yet to provide reasons for the change, posted a picture of her voter’s card on her Instagram page reflecting her new name.

    “She wrote: “Officially changed my name to King Tonto that feels good.

    “Bear with me while I opt for greatness, King Tonto.”

    The development is coming several months after she separated from her husband Olakunle Churchill.

  • My news alone is bigger than your career, Tonto shades Ednut

    It has become a fight to finish between Tonto Dikeh and Tunde Ednut, following the entertainer taunting Nina, for using an android, after she posted a blurred picture on her page.

    Popular actress Tonto Dikeh, who did not find the post funny, has stepped out to campaign against cyber bullying and asked the 2018 BBN contestant to name any phone of her choice and get have it delivered to her.

    Since the post by Ednut, Tonto has put up different posts on her Instagram page which include, ‘Say No to Cyber bullying’.

    “You need to go back to been a video vixen. Remember your cool moves with the Sand men #here’s your First and Last reply #Post and Delete”.

    “Tunde I was a musician for a sec. and I found a stage! Son, you have been a musician all your life and never seen a stage… nothing changes the fact that my news alone is bigger than your career.”

    Nina, alongside the other finalists, currently on media tour after their return from the BBNaija house in South Africa is yet to comment on the brawl between the two celebrities.

  • Tonto Dikeh says reality TV show “KingTonto’’ to hit screens soon

    Controversial Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh on Thursday said her much anticipated reality TV show “KingTonto’’ would hit screens across the country and beyond soon.

    The 33 year-old singer and mother of one revealed this on her instagram handle, @tontolet with a 30 seconds sneak preview video of herself in different outfits with a crown on her head.

    “#KINGTONTO THE MOST ANTICIPATED REALITY TV SHOW…I promise you DRAMA, Love, Motherhood in its purest adorable form, work and everything I am made up of and more…Tell your friends to tell their friends the wait is almost Over..’’

    Mr Olakunle Churchill, the estranged husband of the actress had in January filed a suit at the family court of the Lagos Magistrate court against his son, King Andrea appearing in the reality TV show.

    Churchill said he filed the suit to save his son from any form of embarrassment in future.

    Read Also:  Tonto Dikeh threatens critics of her revealing dress

    He pointed out that the production was entirely an adult content that would expose the life and times of the boy at a period when he cannot make a decision for himself.

    In her swift reaction, the philanthropist from the family of seven with 2.9 million followers on her instagram said she was unstoppable.

    She had informed her fans that her reality show produced by Linda Ikeji Media would be air soon.

    With this current post on her instagram, she had clear the air on her intention to broadcast the show which she underwent cosmetic surgery before shooting commenced.

    NAN

  • Tonto Dikeh threatens critics of her revealing dress

    Shortly after posting a picture in a tight-fitting gold sequined gown, exposing her boobs, controversial actress, Tonto Dikeh, has received a backlash from fans who belief the dress sense betrays her claim of being a born again Christian.

    Not one to take such criticisms lying down, the mother of one has taken to her Instagram to warn critics whom she described as haters, threatening to upload more daring pictures if they do not let her be.

    She wrote: “Those of you disagreeing with my outfit on my last post simply because am born again shouldn’t annoy me at all or I will release a bikini picture.

    “My friend calm your self-righteous ignorant selves down, you can’t judge me li lie… Leave that job for God and work on your happiness and appreciation skill. I am joking ooo… But if you come for me I will cyber murder you my nigga.”

    In her caption to the photograph in which she was sporting the dress, the actress described herself as The Alpha Woman (A King).

    According to her: “I am Strong. I am so Damn Beautiful in and out from Head to Toe (Created on a special day). I am a fighter I don’t do pity parties. I am a champion. I am resilient. I create a life and I live it. I don’t put myself down or allow any put me down no more. I am a pro woman. I don’t compete for attention. I am a Drama Queen.”

    “I make money move. I know when a ship has sailed I know when to move. I am straight forward no in between with me (Its either white or black). I don’t give second chances when hurt, I don’t do cliques I am an embodiment of clique all put in one. I invest in my joy purposefully. I know the life I live is intimidating and annoying to a lot of people but I don’t care I live it still.

  • Fans shade Tonto Dikeh over plastic surgery

    Fans shade Tonto Dikeh over plastic surgery

    After revelations that she had plastic surgery, fans have slammed Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh.
    She revealed this in a first promo clip of Tonto Dikeh’s reality show, King Tonto, which was published on Linda Ikeji TV.
    While the show was conceived and executive produced by Linda Ikeji, it has as its producer Theo Ukpaa.
    According to a report on LindaIkejiBlog, the show features Tonto as a ‘mum, friend, workaholic and everything in between.’
    “I am going to be having a cosmetic surgery,” said Tonto in the promo clip.
    “My body has been something that I’ve always been extremely ashamed of.”
    The clip then showed various scenes of a cosmetic procedures being performed on her on bustline as well as her butt.
    Tonto DikehThe clip generated mixed responses with some people hailing Tonto while others condemned her.
    Fellow actress, Mercy Johnson, praised Tonto for being courageous to go under the knife.
    “Some women fear the fire while some women simply become the fire…Mama King,” wrote Mercy Johnson on Instagram on Wednesday.
    “Now you? You are Fire#iamneverafraidofwhatibelivein#”
    She continued: “Nigerian TV is about to change! Here’s the first promo clip of @tontolet ‘s Linda Ikeji TV reality show, KING TONTO . It’s Tonto Dikeh like you’ve never seen her before. She opens up to her fans in ways most people won’t dare.”
    However, on social media, many fans have slammed the actress and mother of one.
    “It’s obvious her body is all she has why wouldn’t she be so obsessed with it,” said bammy00 on Nairaland.
    Another Nairalander, ShawttySoFyne, wrote, “So she prefers silicon boobs that can’t breast feed than natural boobs.”
    Nevertheless, with the scheduled release of her reality TV, fans acknowledge her star power.
    “Bashing aside, a lot of naija guys would still gladly marry Tonto Dikeh if given d chance to on a platter of gold…. I included,” wrote a Nairalander called Internationalman.
  • Tonto Dikeh, Mr Ibu bag chieftaincy titles

    Tonto Dikeh, Mr Ibu bag chieftaincy titles

    Come Thursday October 26, 2017, at the Nanet Suites, Abuja, Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh will be decorated with the official title of ‘Adadioranma of Nollywood’, in celebration of the New Yam Festival.

    Put together by Actors’ Guild of Nigeria, Abuja Chapter, the event, tagged ‘Promoting Our Core Cultural Value’, will also bestow the title of ‘Akaekpuchi Onwa Of Nollywood’ on comic actor, John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu.

    Dikeh, who said she is honored by the kind gesture, has been promoting the event on her social media handles. “Come join me as I celebrate the yam festival in grand style, and receiving a chieftaincy title,” she stated.

    Since her messy divorce saga, the mother of one has gotten herself engaged with several activities, including her NGO, for which she has been visiting IDP camps, hospitals, and meeting with top government officials on the girl-child protection.

  • ACTDF’S ‘Unleash Your Talent 2017’ to hold grand finale on Sept 8

    ACTDF’S ‘Unleash Your Talent 2017’ to hold grand finale on Sept 8

    The stage is finally set for the grand finale of the ‘Unleash Your Talent 2017’ of African Children Talent Discovery Foundation (ACTDF)’s Unleash Your Talent 2017, an initiative that seeks to discover talents in singing, dancing and acting.

    The event has been scheduled for September 8, in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.

    Addressing newsmen in Abuja on Thursday, president of the foundation, Noah Dallaji, said the show will give hope to young Nigerians in despair; while integrating them for the purpose of nation building.

    He expressed optimism that the grand finale would afford participants the chance to celebrate life and enjoy it to the fullest.

    “When we see our efforts impact positively on the needy and watch them, in turn, use their God given talents to influence the larger society positively, we become satisfied,” he said.

    He explained that the foundation had continued through thick and thin to uplift human lives in a most spectacular and humane way across the nation and beyond the shores of Africa.

    He added that while the foundation scouts for talents and help in developing same, it believes that harnessing human resources could help improve all aspects of tourism.

    Dallaji said the foundation would use its participation at the summit to showcase the potentials in Nigerian youths to the world.

    He said the winners would also join the foundation on a trip to New York for the United Nations (UN) summit later in September.

    Dallaji said the first and second runners up at the grand finale would get varied contracts in their respective fields worth millions of naira and cash prizes.

    Some of the celebrities expected at the event include ACTDF’s ambassadors- Ejike Asiegbu, Emeka Rollas, Tonto Dikeh, Thelma Okoduwa Ojiji, Lilian Esoro, Alex Usifo, Kate Henshaw, Marvelous Benji, Black Solo, Faze, Yemi Blaq and Sound Sultan among others.

    Also expected at the occasion is the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Rivers State Governor, Nyesome Wike who is going to host the massive guests expected in the state on the said date.

  • Tonto Dike, others hold audition for youths talent hunt show

    Tonto Dike, others hold audition for youths talent hunt show

    Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh and other celebrities on Friday took part in the audition for the talent hunt show Unleash Your Talent 2017, with over 200 youths in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two days audition from Aug. 17 to Aug. 18, is to discover, develop and empower young Nigerian talents in singing, dancing and acting.

    The “Unleash Your Talent 2017” show is an initiative of the African Children Talent Discovery Foundation (ACTDF), an NGO that empowers youths and the less privileged towards realising their potential.

    Tonto Dikeh, who coordinated the team of judges for the audition, told NAN that the Abuja event was a part of a nation-wide audition holding simultaneously in eight zones across the country.

    “This audition is for aspiring contestants here in Abuja, and it is as well taking place in Lagos, Ibadan, Nasarawa, Bauchi, Kaduna, Port Harcourt, Enugu and Ekiti.

    “Entrance is free with the age limit of 18 to 35 years, and if you said you got talent then come and unleash it.

    “This Unleash Your Talent 2017 initiative is line with the ACTDF objective to empower and engage Nigerian youths, so they can contribute their quota to nation building,” she said.

    According to Dikeh, the audition team is looking for passionate and talented youths who are poised to come to the limelight in the entertainment industry.

    She said that at the end of the audition, selected contestants from Abuja would then slug it with other zones until the final winner emerges.

    She further said that the grand finale is scheduled to hold in Port Harcourt, Rivers on Sept. 1.

    Some of the contestants who spoke with NAN said they were looking for platforms to develop and express their talents and the Unleash Your Talent 2017 was a timely opportunity.

    Miss Belinda Ezeofor, a lawyer said she decided to pursue a career in acting because of her flair and passion for it.

    “Acting has been my interest from childhood, even before I went to the university to study law. I, therefore, see this programme as an opportunity to fulfil my dream.

    “I will put in my best in this audition to enable me to make it to the final stage,” she expressed.

    Tina and Rita Mathew, identical twins and graduates of Theatre Arts, commended the ACTDF for bringing the talent hunt audition to Abuja.

    “It is our dreams to grow in the acting profession and become celebrities, and a platform such as this will bring out the best in us towards realising the dream,” Tina said.

    The panel of judges at the Abuja audition has seasoned actors, filmmakers and showbiz managers including Chinwe Eboh, El Deino and Olubunmi Fagbuyiro, a talent and brand management consultant.

    Other members of the team are movie director Marx Adden and the Chief Whip of the Abuja chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria Oluwafemi Iwajomo.

    NAN reports that organisers of the event had earlier said that each winner in dancing, singing and acting, respectively at the grand finale will get contracts worth one million naira and other cash prizes.

    They will also be slated to join the ACTDF leadership on a trip to New York for the UN Summit holding later in September.

    While the first and second runners up of the respective categories will also be rewarded with juicy contracts and cash prizes to enable them to thrive as young artistes.

  • BBNaija’s ThinTallTony set to hold dance concert

    BBNaija’s ThinTallTony set to hold dance concert

    Former Big Brother Nigeria housemate, Anthony Effiong, popularly known as ThinTallTony says he is set to host a dance concert aimed at promoting the growth of dance.

    Effiong made this known in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday.

    He said that the concert, which is aimed at contributing to the growth of dance as a profession would hold on Oct. 8.

    He said that the project was one of the few he had embarked on since he left the reality show, adding that he had also featured in a few movie productions.

    Effiong, who recently starred in the movie ‘Celebrity Marriage’ alongside Tonto Dikeh and Jackie Appiah is also shooting two short films.

    The dancer decried the way at which dancers in the country were relegated to the background.

    “They are only used for music videos to dance; but as a profession it has not been fully embraced in Nigeria unlike other forms of entertainment.

    “Musicians need dance to make their shows interesting, they need dancers also in their videos but we have been relegated so much to that role alone.

    “We have not been given much recognition and are usually restricted to music videos and as backup dancers for musicians which is not done in other countries.

    “This is because people tend to forget that dance is a genre on its own. We have a couple of dance concerts in Nigeria but they are not mainly about dance,’’ he said.

    Effiong said he studied dance in Vienna, Austria through a UNESCO scholarship in 2005 and he had not been able to express his full potential, hence the need for the concert.

    He said that although he had had two dance productions, he still wanted to do more, considering the state of dance in the country.

    “I have worked with choreographers who handled Madonna, Christiana Aguilera and others. There are lots of people in my archive.

    “Coming back home, I am supposed to dance around a brand and express myself fully as a dancer.

    “We want people to be able to see what we can do and commercialise us not just in music videos but as brands just like the actors.

    “Dancers need to come out and show people what they can do so the younger ones out there can use that as a platform to ride.

    “This is to show that we are not just social dancers and we can as well have a good show that people can pay, sit down and watch,” he said.

    NAN reports that ThinTallTony had lots of negative publicity immediately after he left the reality show due to his romantic involvements with fellow housemate Bisola Aiyeola because of his status as a married man.

    Effiong said that he did not pay any attention to the negativity as human beings tend to use little negative events to wipe out all the good deeds of a person.
    He also expressed his desire to try out reality television shows again, saying he loved healthy competition and was intrigued by the shows.

    He advised future housemates to know what they would wanted to use the platform for before going into it.

    According him, this will help them properly utilise the fame and not be left clueless when they get it.

  • Tonto Dikeh goes spiritual, speaks in tongues

    Tonto Dikeh goes spiritual, speaks in tongues

    Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh seems to have found a new calling as a preacher as she has recently taken to posting about God on her various social media accounts.

    “Today, I speak into your life,” began the mother of one in an Instagram video post on Sunday.

    “Whatever situation that you are going and you think there is no one there for you, I tell you today that there is God there for you. He is telling you today that he is ready to walk with you. You need to be ready to walk with God in all of your spirit, and your heart and your soul. And when you fully give your life, your heart, your soul, your situation, your trouble, your pain to God, sweetheart, you start to live. You start to breathe, you start to enjoy life.”

    Tonto, who walked out of her marriage recently then quoted from the bible before launching into ‘speaking in tongues.’

    She also wrote in part of the post: “Just imagine the POWER that would be incubated in words reeling out of the mouth of the uncreated creator! The very one who spoke you into existence and whose hands shaped your destiny! And so in every circumstance, I just want to know what God said, because the opinion of Man is only a weapon to fight your faith!”