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Tonto Dikeh attributes reconciliation with ex-husband to son’s prayer
Actress Tonto Dikeh has credited her 10-year-old son King André’s prayer for ending her bitter feud with ex-husband Olakunle Churchill.
Speaking at Streams of Joy International, Dikeh revealed in her testimony that her son had prayed for the release of his passport, held by Churchill, amidst their public battle.
Shortly after, Dikeh said Churchill contacted her, offering to release the documents.
Dikeh’s son’s forgiveness and maturity prompted her to forgive Churchill, marking a significant transformation.
The actress praised God for ending a decade of war, shame, and lack of love, attributing the miracle to her son’s sincere prayer.
She said, “I’m giving this testimony on behalf of a 10-year-old boy because I am a beneficiary of a sincere prayer of a 10-year-old. At the beginning of the 21-day fast, Papa asked us to write seven things that we wanted and seven things that we didn’t want, and I told him, ‘Yes, write it.’ One of the evenings when I came to church to pray, I stayed behind to pray, and I was advantaged to have brought mine and his; I brought the prayer request to the altar.
“As a mother, I saw his prayer points. I read them, and they were just different things. Then I got to number six, and my son wrote: ‘God, I want the embassy to release my passport.’ And that’s where the story comes. You see, I have always told my son that his passport was held by the embassy. I never even told him the truth at all, and the truth was that the passport was with his father. And his father and I have been in long, toxic, demonic battles; it’s been public, it is worldwide.
“So I saw it, and I just sighed, and I said, ‘Oh God.’ I didn’t think much about it. Church, exactly two days later, now this testimony is from the first week of the 21-day prayer. His father reached out to me and said, ‘I want to give every document this boy needs; every document that you left with me.’ And for some reason, the Holy Spirit just told me, ‘He’s real. He’s serious. Believe him.’ And I just stood there, and I believed him. He asked me a series of questions, and those questions made me realize that it was time for me to talk to my son about who his father is.” She stated.
She further explained, “So, I sat him down, and I asked, ‘Have you ever wondered who your dad is?’ I said, ‘I’m very sorry, what I’m about to say might hurt you.’ And then he said, ‘Mommy, talk.’ So I told him, ‘A man and a woman got married and gave birth to you, and then it became war.’ And then he said, ‘Really?’ I said, ‘Yeah. We were so bitter, we were toxic, and in the midst of all of this, we affected you. I’m sorry.’
“And then he looked at me and said, ‘So, have you forgiven him?’ I didn’t answer. He said, ‘Mommy, have you forgiven him?’ And then I looked at my son because he’s very authoritative, and he said, ‘If you’ve forgiven him, I have forgiven you. But I’m upset with you for not telling me. But it’s okay, I can understand better now.’
“Church, I’m telling you that this is 10 years of war. 10 years of public shame. 10 years. 10 years without a boy knowing his father. 10 years of bitterness, 10 years of lack of love, and everything just dissolved in front of my child. My child just held my hands, and I was crying. Then I started praying for that man. I prayed for that man.”
She emphasised, “You don’t understand. Ex-presidents have intervened, but I said no. I said no because of how bitter I was. When I said I would burn the bridge, if you’re coming, I’ll burn you, it was not a lie. That was who I was. I had so much bitterness and anger.”
“Church, I see myself addressing my ex-husband as he should be addressed. If it were before, I would have used a derogatory sentence or something added to his name. I see myself forgiving. You see, the biggest testimony in this life is the testimony of a changed person, because I have peace that doesn’t even make sense. It doesn’t make sense, it doesn’t. But God gave me 10 years in one day. I just want to give glory to God”, she said.
Filmmaker Biodun Stephen has condemned the growing trend of women appearing in public without underwear, describing it as ‘nuisance’ and not a legitimate fashion choice.
In a TikTok video, Stephen recounted a recent incident at a salon where a woman’s privat3 part was inadvertently exposed due to the absence of underwear, citing it as an example of why the trend should be discouraged.
“Last week, I went to get my hair done at the salon. A lady came in to do her pedicure. As she sat, I looked at her side, I saw her vagina in full display.
“Who is teaching us all these fashion? Is it a fashion trend not to wear pant?” she asked.
She emphasised the need for women to prioritise modesty and wear suitable undergarments in public.
Stephen, who has consistently spoken out against this practice since 2015, questioned the influence behind this trend.
“I believe the first time I talked about ladies not putting on pants was in 2015. Let’s try to always wear pants, there are several types. Why don’t we like wearing pants?” she said.
She stressed that it’s unnecessary and uncomfortable for others, urging women to wear pants or other suitable undergarments.
“You are coming for a pedicure, you would at least wear something long. Must you wear mini gown or skirt without pant?
“Why is pant your enemy? Who told you pant is your enemy? Who told you it isn’t good for you? Please stop doing it. This is not fashion, it is nuisance”, she added.
Toyin Abraham’s first directorial debut ‘Oversabi Aunty’ surpasses 1billion streams, grossing more than N1billion at Box Office earnings.
The milestone was announced by Filmone Entertainment, the film’s distributor, via its Instagram handle @filmoneng.
“First Nollywood directorial debut to hit 1billion, and 4th highest grossing Nollywood film of all time.
“West Africa, this is a full celebration. World best for a reason, and Oversabi Aunty is still showing in the cinemas worldwide”.
Reacting to the achievement, Abraham took to her Instagram page @toyin_abraham to show appreciation to God, her crew and her fans for the support.
“Thank you God, Toyintitans, Nigerians, my casts, crew, Filmone, and everyone that has collaborated in making the movie a success.
‘Oversabi Aunty’ was released in the cinemas across Nigeria on Dec. 29, 2025.
Directed by Toyin Abraham, in collaboration with Filmone Studios, the film features star studded cast like Ngozi Ezeonu, Queen Nwokoye, Jemena Osunde, Mike Ezuruonye, Toyin Afolayan, Emeka Okoye, and Femi Adebayo.
The film follows the story of Toun, a self-righteous church usher who is obsessed with fixing others and turns family life into a battlefield.
The comedy drama is a masterpiece about faith; however, it is filled with family tension, humour, drama, everyday life situations and the fine line between devotion and delusion.
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has announced a turning point in her long-running feud with her ex-husband and father of her son, Olakunle “Churchill” Oladunni, revealing that both parties have finally embraced peace after years of bitterness.
In an emotional post shared on her social media page, the actress disclosed that a decade of resentment, public disputes and broken communication has come to an end, describing the reconciliation as a result of faith, humility and divine intervention.
According to Tonto, what once appeared damaged beyond repair has been restored through what she called God’s mercy and the sincere prayers of their child. She noted that peace has replaced chaos, and respect has returned where anger once dominated.
“We are living proof that the Word of God is eternal and unfailing,” she wrote. “After ten long years of public battles, deep wounds, bitterness and pain, God stepped in. What human effort could not fix, God healed.”
The actress expressed gratitude to Churchill for choosing peace and yielding to God’s word, stressing that obedience, even when difficult, can lead to restoration.
“I am deeply grateful to the father of my child, Dr Kunle, for yielding to God’s word and choosing peace,” she stated. “Obedience to God always births restoration, even when the road has been long and painful.”
Tonto also used the moment to encourage others facing similar struggles, urging them not to lose hope despite pain or misunderstanding.
“To anyone standing where I once stood, tired and wounded, please hear this: God has not abandoned you. Your story is not over,” she wrote.
She concluded by praying that the renewed relationship would remain rooted in grace, mercy and love, describing their journey as a testimony that reconciliation is possible, no matter how long it takes.
See her post below;
https://www.instagram.com/p/DT5df1YiIG9/?igsh=MWxpbTFkcXBjcG56ZA==
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