Tonto Dikeh is a Nigerian actress, singer, and humanitarian known for her captivating performances on screen and stage. She came to prominence for her role in the movie “Missing Rib”. She is also recognized for roles in other movies like Blackberry Babes, Rush hour, and celebrity marriage. She is an actress turned evangelist with lots of accomplishments.
Tonto Dikeh
Profession: Actress
Born: June 9, 1985
Age: 41 years old
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Rivers State, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Known for: Movies like Rush Hour, Dirty Secret, Missing Rib
Profile Overview
Tonto was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, as the third child in a family of five children. She was raised by her step mother after her mother had passed away. She had her tertiary education at Rivers State University where she studied Petrochemical Engineering.
Dikeh’s journey into the movie industry began in 2006 with small roles in Nigerian films and television shows. She had her breakthrough with a role in the movie “Missing Rib”.
Dikeh continued to take on more significant roles, and has been acknowledged for movies like Blackberry Babes, Rush Hour, Dirty Secret, Celebrity Marriage, Dangerous Beauty, and so on.
In addition to her acting career, Dikeh is also recognized for her humanitarian efforts. She founded the Tonto Dikeh Foundation, in 2000, which focuses on providing support to underprivileged children and women in Nigeria. Her philanthropic work has made a significant impact, inspiring others to follow in her footsteps. She has been one of the top actress in the Nollywood industry with the likes of Chioma Nwosu, and Constance Owoyemi.
Tonto Dikeh was married to Olakunle Churchill before they oarted ways in 2017. Tonto and her ex husband Churchill has a son together. She later tied the knot secretly with surgeon Yinka Adeokun on Decmber 27, 2025.
Career Timeline
- 2006 – Pounds and dollars
- 2007 – Missing Rib
- 2007 – Divine Grace
- 2007 – Crisis in Paradise
- 2007 – Rish Hour
- 2008 – Total Love
- 2008 – Strength to Strength
- 2009 – Dangerous Beauty
- 2010 – My Fantasy
- 2011 – Blackberry Babes
- 2012 – Broken Silence
- 2013 – Criminal Widow
- 2014 – Battle of the Queens
- 2015 – 15 years of Slavery
- 2016 – Dance of Grace
- 2017 – Celebrity Marriage
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Tonto Charity Dikeh
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Height: 5 feet 4 inches
- Religion: Christian
- Parents: Veronica Dikeh, Sunny Dikeh
- Siblings: Tatiana Dikeh, Charles Dikeh
- Partner: Olakunle Churchill (m. 2015-2017)
- Children: Andre Omodayo Churchill (son)
- Official Website: Instagram – @tontolet
Trivia
- She is originally from Obio-Akpor, a local government area in Rivers State.
- She is from the Ikwerre tribe.
- She lost her mother at the age of 3.
- She is known with other names like King Tonto, Mama King, Poko, and Tontolet.
- She has been a brand ambassador to the likes of Pels International, Numatville, and Sapphire Scents.
- She signed a 100 million endorsement deal with Zikel cosmetics.
- She was announced as the deputy governor candidate under the Africa Democratic Congress in the 2023 Rivers State Gubernatorial election.
- She has an estimated net worth of over $500,000.
