Tonto Dikeh Biography, Net worth, age, husband
Even though she has taken a brief break away from the movie industry, Tonto Dikeh remains that popular actress we knew years ago.
Tonto Dikeh is one of the most successful actresses in the industry and also, over the years, build a strong connection for herself.
Apart from acting, Tonto Dikeh is a singer and, at some point in her career, ventured into music. She is also a philanthropist.
The article will provide you with more about what is to be known about Tonto Dikeh.
Profile Summary
Full name: Tonto Wigo Charity Dikeh
Nicknames: Poko, Tontolet, Mama King, King Tonto
Date of birth: June 9th 1985 Age: 36 years (as of 2021)
Place of birth: Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Nationality: Nigerian
Ethnicity: Black
Gender: Female
Birth sign: Gemini
Hair colour: Black
Eye colour: Black
Height: 5 ft 4 in (163cm)
Weight: 68 Kg (150lbs)
Children: 1
Parents: Sunny and Veronica Dikeh
Profession: Actress, singer, songwriter, and philanthropist
Net worth: $1.6 million.
Tonto Dikeh’s Biography
Tonto was born to the family of Sunny and Veronica Dikeh on the 9th of June 1985 in Port Harcourt. However, she lost her mother when she was still young and was raised by her stepmother. The talented actress clocked the age of 36 in 2021, and she celebrated it in style.
Education
While there are no details about her primary and secondary education, Tonto Dikeh, however, has a degree in Petrochemical Engineering from the Rivers State University of Technology.
Career
She had always wanted to be an actress from a young age. However, she got the opportunity in 2005, after appearing on the reality television program The Next Movie Star.
Tonto Dikeh emerged winner from the competition and was allowed to register for the Actors Guild of Nigeria. She got her first role in 2006 in the movie Tea and Coffee.
The actress, however, came under criticism after she appeared in the movie Dirty Secrets, which contained some adult-rated scenes. Despite the complaints, her fan base increased.
Apart from acting, Tonto Dikeh also sings and at some point was signed to singer D’banj’s DB Record.
Marriage
Tonto Dikeh was previously married to a nephew of the former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo, OlakInle Churchill, who she met in a Lagos nightclub. They got married in 2015 in her home town in River State, Nigeria.
The union, however, ended in 2017 over allegations of domestic violence and extramarital affairs.
They had a son together named King Andre who was born in 2016.
Currently, Tonto Dikeh has a new man in her life named Prince Kporkporgri, who she revealed to the public in 2021.
Net worth
She has a net worth of $1.6 million.