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Tonto Wigo Charity Dikeh- Churchill
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Tonto Dikeh On Set
Born (1985-06-09) 9 June 1985 (age 39)[1]
• Port Harcourt • Rivers • Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Other names• Poko • Tontolet • Mama King •
CitizenshipNigerian (1985–present)
EducationRivers State University of Science and Technology
OccupationActress • singer-songwriter
Years active2006-present
Known forRush Hour
Notable workMissing Rib • Games Fools Play • A Night With The King • Zara •
Spouse
Oladunni Churchill
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(m. 2015)​
ChildrenAndre Omodayo Churchill
Musical career
GenresR&B • pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2011–present
LabelsPOKO Entertainment
Websitewww.tontodikehent.com

Tonto Wigo Charity Dikeh-Churchill (born 9 June 1985), also known as Tonto Dike, is a Nigerian actress and singer from Rivers State and is of the Ikwerre tribe.

Movies and television

In 2005, she competed against other contestants on a reality TV show called The Next Movie Star; she was the first runner-up. Dikeh's appearance on the show was as a means of getting closer to the "big time", she says,[2] and her start in the Nigerian movie industry came soon after.[2]

Dikeh says that after her second movie Holy Cross, more movie directors and producers were willing to cast her, and she has appeared in scores of movies since. Dikeh's role in the movie Dirty Secret has generated controversy amongst Nigerians, because the movie contains nude scenes. While some criticised her role for being untraditional and un-African, others said that Dikeh was merely being professional.[3][4]

In January 2011, Dikeh took part in a charity fashion show in Lagos with Banky W., Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and others.[5]

Music career

After enjoying acting several movies, Dikeh decided to try her hand in music though she had once featured in a music video owned by Amaco investments where she and Patience Ozokwor were called to mime the song.[6] She made her debut by releasing singles 'Hi' and 'Itz Ova' feat Snypa.[7] While many lauded her effort, the songs were trailed by controversy as critics especially questioned her vocal ability. Doubts were raised on whether her decision to try her hands on music was for the best.[8][9] Nevertheless, the songs enjoyed steady airplay and massive downloads. Dikeh showed she was not a quitter with the release of a new single 'Crazically fit' featuring Terry G, who was also the producer, then Jeje and then some more. On 13 June 2014, Pop star D'banj, unveiled Dikeh under the artistes with his record label DB Records' LEE family.[10] She announced her departure from DB records in March 2015.[11]

Personal life

Dikeh was born into the family of seven, she lost her mother at the age of 3.[12] Dikeh is the 3rd child out of her 5 siblings, and two siblings from her step-mother. Dikeh studied Petrochemical Engineering in the prestigious Rivers State University of Science and Technology.[13] In August 2015 Tonto traditionally married Oladunni Churchill who is the nephew of former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo.[14] In February 2016, she welcomed her first child, (Andre Omodayo Churchill). In June 22, 2016, Tonto Dikeh celebrated her Instagram followers after she clocked One Million followers on the picture sharing platform.[15]

Awards and nominations

  • Best Actress @ The Future Awards 2012 (winner)
  • Best Actress @ the Afro Hollywood Awards 2012 (nominated)
  • Best Actress in a supporting role @ the BON Awards 2012 (winner)
  • Exquisite Lady of the Year Awards 2013 (winner)
  • Female Viewers Choice @ the GIAMA AWARDS 2014 (winner)
  • Most Fashionable Female celebrity @ the Lagos fashion awards 2014 (winner)
  • Most fashionable actress of the year @ the Lagos Fashion Awards 2015 (winner)
  • Best Actress @ the Peace Ambassador Award 2016 (Winner)
  • Outstanding African Actress for charity work @ the Independence Awards 2016 (Winner)

Discography

Selected filmography

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See also

References

  1. ^ "BIOGRAPHY". Tonto Dikeh.
  2. ^ a b Ayinla, Dupe (22 January 2011). "Tonto Dikeh". The Nation. Retrieved 4 February 2011.
  3. ^ "Nigeria: Nollywood Splits Over Tonto Dike". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 4 February 2011.
  4. ^ "Nigerian celebrities and Tattooing". The Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 6 January 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  5. ^ "Nigerian celebrities go gaga for fashion". Timbuktu Media Group. 11 January 2011. Retrieved 4 February 2011.
  6. ^ "Tonto Dikeh life history and profile, Playing music with Patience Ozokwor". Anambra fashion week. 22 January 2012.
  7. ^ "World Premiere Tonto Dikeh". Too Xclusive.
  8. ^ "Charles Novia critique of Tonto Dikeh's Music". Nigerian Eye.
  9. ^ "Tonto Dike needs to learn how to sing". Nigeria films.
  10. ^ "D'banj Finally Unveils DB Records Lee Family". Joints Arena.
  11. ^ "Tonto Dike Leaves D'banj's Record Label". Naija Loaded.
  12. ^ "Photos – Tonto Dikeh Shares Late Mum, Step Mother & Dad". MJ Celebrity Magazine. Retrieved 24 October 2016..
  13. ^ "Tonto Dikeh Biography,Life History,Profile & movies". NaijaGists.com. Retrieved 24 October 2016..
  14. ^ "All the Official Photos from Tonto Dikeh's Bride Price Payment Ceremony | Canaan Bee Photography". BellaNaija. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  15. ^ "Tonto Dikeh Celebrates As She Clocks 1 Million Instagram Followers". PZIMEDIA. Lagos, Nigeria. 22 July 2016. Retrieved 23 June 2016..
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