In this post, we will be talking about the biography of Tonto Dikeh. Tonto Dikeh is a multi-award winning Nollywood actress, serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker, singer, and philanthropist. She is the CEO/Founder of the Tonto Dikeh Foundation.
Biography, Net Worth, Background And Career Journey Tonto Dikeh
Tonto Dikeh Background
Tonto Charity Dikeh was born on the 9th of June 1985, to Mr Sunny Dikeh and Mrs Veronica Dikeh as the third of five children. She hails from Ikwerre descent in Obio akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. Tonto lost her mum when she was 3years old, so her stepmother raised her and her siblings.
She grew up in Port Harcourt and obtained a BSc in petrochemical engineering from the Rivers State University of Science and Technology. She got married to Oladunni Churchill in August 2015. The marriage produced a son; Andre Omodayo Churchill but the couple divorced in 2017.
Tonto Dikeh Career
Tonto Charity Dikeh’s journey in the Nigerian entertainment industry started in 2006 after she took part in a reality Tv show – The Next Movie Star in 2005. Before then, she used to be a car dealer in Port Harcourt.
At some point in her acting career, Amaco Investments featured her with Patience Ozokwor in a music video. It was after the video that she released her music debut with two singles Hi and Itz Ova. After that, a popular Nigerian singer – D’Banj signed her to his record label – DB Records, on the 13th of June 2014. She left DB records in March 2015, because she decided to explore other business ventures.
Tonto Dikeh’s Music Singles
Hi – 2012
Itz Ova – 2012
Crazically Fit (featuring Terry G) – 2012
Jeje – 2013
Sheba (featuring Solid Star) – 2013
Ekebe – 2014
Sugar Rush (featuring D’banj) – 2015
Tonto Dikeh’s Movies
Last Mission
Zara
Secret Mission
Rush Hour
Fatal Mistake
Family Disgrace
Miss Maradonna
Mortal Desire
2006 – 2008
Tea or Coffee – 2006
Pounds and Dollars – 2006
Missing Rib – 2007
Final Hour – 2007
Divine Grace – 2007
7 Graves – 2007
Crisis in Paradise – 2007
Insecurity – 2007
Away Match – 2007
Games Fools Play – 2007
The Plain Truth – 2008
Love my Way – 2008
Before the Fall – 2008
Total Love – 2008
Strength to Strength – 2008
2009 – 2014
Missing Child – 2009
Native Son – 2009
Dangerous Beauty – 2009
My Fantasy – 2010
Pleasure and Crime – 2010
Ropes of Faith – 2010
Dirty Secret – 2010
Ropes of Faith – 2010
Blackberry Babes Re-loaded – 2012
Criminal Widow 1 – 2013
The Criminal Widow 2 – 2013
Terror of a Widow 1 – 2013
The Terror of a Widow 2 – 2013
Battle of the Queens – 2014
Throne of War – 2014
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Endorsements Of Tonto Dikeh
Zikel Cosmetics signed a N100 million deal with Tonto Dikeh as an ambassador of their makeup brand in Africa on the 23rd of May 2019.
She is an ambassador of Amstel Malt.
Tonto is an ambassador of Sapphire Scents.
She is an ambassador for the largest Chinese Restaurant in Sub Sahara Africa – Silk Road Restaurant.
Tonto Dikeh Foundation
Tonto Dikeh established the NGO – Tonto Dikeh Foundation in the year 2000. She started the foundation because she has a passion to enhance the standard of living of underprivileged and displaced women, girls, youths, and children in Africa, regardless of their political, religious and cultural differences.
The foundation also intends to constantly organize sensitization programs and symposium discussions on issues concerning women, rape, empowerment, climate change and child right. Thus far, the foundation has assisted 6983 people with scholarships and healthcare provision. The foundation is also involved with gender advocacy.
Tonto Dikeh’s Quotes
“Being happy never goes out of style.”
“Nothing happens until the pain of remaining the same outweighs the pain of change.”
“Feed the body that works the money…”
“Happiness isn’t a state of the mind. It’s the mind!!!”
“Nobody watches you harder than the one who can’t stand to see you succeed.”
“Life has taught me that happiness is free.”
“Let nothing hold you back from creating the life you’ve always wanted.”
Awards And Recognitions Of Tonto Dikeh
Nominated for BON Awards – 2012
Afro Hollywood Awards nominated her for Best Actress (English language film) category – 2012
Future Awards Nominee for Actor of the year – 2012
Best Actress of the Year at ELOY Awards – 2013
Nominee at the City People Movie Award for Best Actress of the Year (English) – 2014
Best Actress Award by Peace Ambassador Awards – 2016
Nominee for the South-South Progressive awards – 2016
Nominated for the GAB Special Recognition Awards in The Arts category – 2016
Humanitarian ambassador of the year nominee at the Starrz Awards – 2017
Nominated for Her Network Woman of the Year (HNWOTY) Awards – 2018
Social Media honours the Tonto Dike Foundation with the Social Good Awards – 2019
J-KRUE Awards nominated Tonto Dikeh Foundation for the Humanitarian Foundation of the Year – 2019
Award of Excellence for Female Activist of the Year by QOEN – 2019
Net Worth Of Tonto Dikeh
According to austinmedia.com, Tonto Dikeh is worth $1million.
Life Lesson From Tonto Dikeh
Tonto Dikeh is one of the actress who has developed a thick skin in the industry. She does not let critics stop her from shining and living her dreams.
As an entrepreneur, you need to be strong. Don’t let anyone’s opinion disrupt your success. Learn to live above people’s opinion, learn to focus on your goal, and build your empire.
Despite all the challenges Tonto Dikeh has faced and keeps facing, she has never allowed it to stop her from succeeding. Today, she is a giant in the Nollywood industry and has made millions of dollars from brand endorsement deals. Meanwhile, her NGO – Tonto Dikeh Foundation is doing admirably well.
The result for hard work and focusing on your hustle is always success. So keep pushing!
