Nigerians react as Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh floats a prophetic ministry in pomp and pageantry
By Chinedu Oguh, Port Harcourt
Rivers State born Tonto Dikeh, a prominent Nigerian actress, singer, politician, philanthropist known for her bold, often controversial roles in Nollywood is at it again. She is not tired of springing up surprises in whatever she is involved.
From Nollywood to Pulpit, Tonto Dikeh a graduate of Petroleum Engineering from Rivers State University (RSU) is now the leading Prophetess, Mummy G.O, doing miracles and giving prophecies just one year of giving her life to Christ.
She has officially launched her own spiritual ministry called the New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle (NWPT) after announcing the interdenominational Christian gathering at the Federal Capital Territory Abuja.
She made the announcement in a post in her Instagram page, describing NWPT as an international altar and global body of consecrated believers called to experience the raw power, purity and presence of God.
According to Tonto the movement is built around the Bible passage in Mark 2:22 which reads “And no one puts new wine into old wine skin.”
She further state that NWPT exists to build an interdenominational altar of prayer, revival and apostolic training that equips watchmen, activates spiritual gift, drives relentless soul winning and delivers total freedom to the captive through the power of the Holy Ghost.
Tonto Dikeh further stressed that NWPT is not a conventional church, but a gathering of believers who are committed spiritual growth and preparing themselves to serve what they believe is God’s purpose.
“This is not a Church. It is an intense gathering of those consecrated and equipped for the purpose of God. A people set apart, refined by His presence and commissioned to advance God’s kingdom,” she said.
The church, Tentacle investigations revealed came months after Tonto Dikeh began ending several of her social media post with the name “Ada EL-Roi” and became increasingly involved with Pastor Jerry Eze’s NSPPD prayer community.
The actress has also attracted attention in recent months over changes in her dressing, and public lifestyle which have been linked to her growing christian faith.
The actress turned evangelist recently made shocking confession that she once joined cult and worked for the devil. The actress in video report revealed his part of her life while confessing during a ministration in Tanzania.
Speaking about her journey in the movie and entertainment industry, Tonto, who has nicknames like “Poko”, “Tontolet”, “Mama King”, “King Tonto” claimed to have been involved in many demonic activities, noting that she dedicated her life to demons.
“The devil has lost his battle, I don’t care what you think, I don’t care what they say, this is God. In the midst of trying to navigate life in the wicked world that I came from, I had put my hands into so many dirty things. And did filthy things.
“In the dark world I once lived in, I was involved in many wrong things. I gave myself fully to it. I knew it had nothing good left for me. But today, God said no. God stepped in and save me. And today, God said no. I’ll take you back and clean you up,” she said.
Tonto said the vision of the ministry is to “see global awakening of consecrated believers operating in the raw power, purity and presence of God transforming nation and establishing the kingdom of Christ on Earth”.
Many Nigerians have reacted differently to the actress new found love. Some questioned who disciplined her? What doctrines is her ministry founded upon? What Bible college or school of philosophy and Theology has she attended. Who ordained her? She calls her ministry prophetic. What order of prophet is her ministry calls her ministry built on. To many questions they said is to ask her.
Some were less critical and expressed support for the actress particularly if her decision to establish the ministry was based on a genuine religious calling. The new is better than the old if she was really called by God.
Others questioned how quickly people had embraced the new ministry. What made it so easy to gather Nigerians in a setting like this?
Mazi Eke in his own reaction said: “I don’t have a problem with Tonto, I have problem with the people inside the whatever it is called. How did hell did they even get there?”
Some reactions focused on Dikeh’s background in acting. They said she has brought Nollywood movie scenes into real life, a great actress both in reality and on set.
Martin Nwaorah in his own reaction said, in this day and age, we need more women who have enjoyed life to speak up and encourage the younger generations to prioritize self-development and plan well. “I look forward to the miracle that happen in this new ministry”, said Martin.
Tonto Dikeh who was born and bred in Port Harcourt is an Ikwerre native. That father, Chief Sunny Dikeh, a hotelier and politician was once governorship candidate in Rivers State under the banner of the defunct All Nigeria People’s Party (ANPP). Like father like daughter, Tonto ventured into politics, notable running as Deputy Governorship Candidate for African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State for the 2023 general elections.
Known for being outspoken, she has faced public disputes with other celebrities and her ex-husband.
