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‘Call Me Evangelist Tonto’ – As Tonto Dikeh Ditches ‘King’ Tag

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Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has ditched the old name tag, King Tonto, and ascribed herself
changing her name to reflect her faith and spirituality – Evangelist Tonto

To celebrate the new month, the actress, who has been active in the movie industry since 2006, announced that she has changed the ‘King’ in her name after eight years.

In a message on her social media account, Tonto disclosed that she arrived at the decision to change her name in obedience to the Holy Spirit and God’s will for her.

She admonished the public to address her as Evangelist Tonto Dikeh, stressing that her decision is based on the instructions of the Holy Spirit.

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“In obedience to the Holy Spirit, I make this declaration. It gladdens my heart that I can do this on the first day of March; it just aligns with the prophecy of God upon my life: He’s marching me away from everything that is old and into the prophecies that I am new.

“In alignment with the will and purpose of God upon my life, I will no longer be addressed as King Tonto Dikeh. You can call me the woman of God, Evangelist Tonto, Tonto Dikeh, Aunty Tonto or Big T. Whichever one suits you, but I will no longer be addressed as King Tonto, and this is on the instructions of the Holy Spirit, she said.

Since turning 40 in 2025, Tonto has embraced a Christian life and has ditched her previous controversial lifestyle.

Last month, the movie star graduated from the Discipleship class. Tonto said her journey with God has been the most healing, stretching, overwhelming, and beautiful experience of her life, and that no one can convince her there is no God.

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In an Instagram post, the movie star issued a clarion call to Christians to deepen their prayer lives. Sharing a video of her praying, Dike admonished the public to open their heart to receive a miracle, as she was fighting for her life, her destiny, her child, and her generation.

Late last year, the mother of one shared a testimony on her healing from addiction and masturbation. She revealed that she began smoking at the age of 13 due to her father’s influence and smoked for 27 years before the addiction was broken entirely. She also revealed that she struggled with alcoholism and battled masturbation.

Following her testimony, Dikeh reintroduced herself to the world, revealing that she is a living testimony of mercy, among those whom God spared, restored, and commissioned. She said God looked at her mess and spoke destiny into her.

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Finally, Peller, Jarvis pick date for white wedding

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Famous Nigerian TikTok creators Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, and Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, better known as Jarvis, have announced that their white wedding will take place on August 1, 2026.

The couple made the announcement in a video shared on their verified social media pages on Saturday, confirming the date for the highly anticipated ceremony.Africans & Diaspora

The announcement has since ignited online, with fans, fellow content creators, and several celebrities flooding their comment sections with congratulatory messages and best wishes ahead of the wedding.

The upcoming church wedding comes just weeks after the couple completed their traditional marriage rites.

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Recall that in June, Peller travelled to Benin City, Edo State, where he formally met Jarvis’ family in line with customary marriage traditions.

During the visit, he fulfilled the traditional marriage requirements, including the payment of the bride price, marking an important milestone in their relationship.

The couple also shared photos and videos from their civil wedding, indicating that they had begun the legal process of formalising their union before proceeding with the white wedding.

With the announcement of the August 1 ceremony, many supporters have expressed anticipation for what is expected to be one of the biggest influencer weddings of the year, as the pair continue to receive an outpouring of love and congratulations across social media.

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“School Might Truly Be A Scam” After-All – Jim Iyke

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Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has sparked conversation after arguing that financial success is not always learned in classrooms, insisting that many of life’s greatest wealth lessons came from experienced traders and mentors rather than professors.

Speaking on Joey Akan’s podcast, Jim questioned whether many lecturers truly outperform the students they teach when it comes to succeeding in the real world.

“Can we even argue about the people that are our tutors, our professors? How many of them are really doing well in life? Haven’t you exceeded every tutor that ever sat in the classroom to tell you the dynamics of how to survive in the economic world?” he asked.

Recalling a recent encounter with one of his former professors, the actor said, “I met my professor recently, God bless his soul. We all knew who was doing better when we sat on that plane. I had to look back to greet him; he had to look forward to greet me. Somebody sat in business class, but that’s not the point.”

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According to Jim, blindly following everything he learned in school would not have brought him the success he enjoys today.

“I’ll tell you what worked, it’s what the uncles spoke to me, the traders that barely went to school but amassed untold wealth. The father that sat in front of me and told me, ‘Forget all that book. This is a time to be ruthless, this is a time to conform, this is a time to stoop to conquer.’”

He further argued that many of the world’s richest people did not build their fortunes through academic qualifications alone, adding, “Some of the wealthiest men in the world did not get it from classrooms. How many of them have PhDs? I have a PhD that works for me.”

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It Took 18 Years For Me To Have My Twins – Veteran Actor Ricardo Agbor

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Veteran Nollywood actor Ricardo Agbor has shared the emotional story of his 18-year wait to become a father, revealing that he and his wife were blessed with twins after nearly two decades of marriage.

Speaking in an interview with AfricanAList, Agbor said he remained committed to his wife throughout the difficult period despite societal expectations.

“I wanted to get married to a particular lady; I married her regardless of where she is from. She is not from my tribe. So ordinarily, we were supposed to have strife; no, it was very fair.”

Recalling their journey to parenthood, the actor said he never stopped believing and specifically asked God to bless them with twins.

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“It took 18 years for me to have the twins. And I waited. God knows, 18 years and they are 14 now, so I told God I wanted twins.”

“So while that wait was on, if it were someone else, he would cross. But at the end of the day, I have twins. I have a boy and a girl. I asked God what I wanted.”

Agbor also described losing his mother as the most heartbreaking experience of his life.

He said after weeks of treatment without improvement, doctors advised that she be flown to South Africa, but she asked to be moved to another hospital in Surulere instead.

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“My mom died right in my arms… It was my mom that told me to take her away from that place. As I was carrying her into the car, she gave up.”

The actor said the tragedy left him shattered. “I think that was the first time I cried in my life. I don’t cry. If I cry, maybe it is in a movie and it is a role. So I cried. It was painful.”

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