Tonto Dikeh

Tonto Dikeh
Born
Tonto Charity Dikeh

(1985-06-09) 9 June 1985 (age 39)
Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Other names
  • Poko
  • Tontolet
  • Mama King
  • King Tonto
Alma materRivers State University of Science and Technology
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • philanthropist
Years active2006–present
Notable work
  • Missing Rib
  • Games Fools Play
  • A Night with the King
  • Zara
Political partyAfrican Democratic Congress
Spouse
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(m. 2015; div. 2017)​
Children1
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2011–2017
LabelsPoko Entertainment
Websitewww.tontodikehent.com

Tonto Charity Dikeh // ⓘ (born 9 June 1985) is a Nigerian actress, singer,[1] songwriter, and humanitarian.[2] On 27 August 2000, Dikeh set up her foundation, the Tonto Dikeh Foundation.[3]

In June 2022, Dikeh was announced as the deputy governorship candidate under the African Democratic Congress in the 2023 Rivers State gubernatorial election.[4][5][6][7][8] She was welcomed by Port Harcourt people after her declaration as deputy.[9]

  1. ^ Trin, Mercy (26 February 2022). "Kayanmata: Amidst criticisms, actress Tonto Dikeh issues out a public statement". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
  2. ^ "ABOUT TONTO DIKEH". Archived from the original on 28 June 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  3. ^ "Tonto Dikeh Foundation". today.ng. today.ng. 2 June 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  4. ^ Olowolagba, Fikayo (24 June 2022). "Yul Edochie reacts as Tonto Dikeh emerges ADC deputy governorship candidate". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  5. ^ "Rivers ADC gov candidate nominates Tonto Dikeh as running mate". Punch Newspapers. 24 June 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  6. ^ "ADC Nominates Tonto Dikeh As Deputy Governorship Candidate For Rivers". Channels Television. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  7. ^ "Tonto Dikeh emerges running mate to Rivers ADC governorship candidate - Premium Times Nigeria". 24 June 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  8. ^ "Tonto Dikeh heads to Government House | The Nation". The Nation Newspaper. 25 June 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  9. ^ Trin, Mercy (25 July 2022). "Tonto Dikeh receives a grand welcome as she storms River State for her political campaign (Video)". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 26 July 2022.