When star actress, Tonto Dikeh unveiled her lover a few days ago, the news went viral as fans and friends took to the internet to celebrate the highly celebrated star actress cum philanthropist.
Many celebrated her mainly because of so many things she has been through in her first marriage.
Recall, Tonto Dikeh married Olakunle Churchill, a popular philanthropist on 29th August 2019 at her home town Rumukani in River State, and in 2016 they had a son together and divorced the following year in July 2017 on the basis of infidelity from Churchill.
According to Tonto Dikeh, Churchill neglected her and her baby and was cheating on her with his P.A. Rosy Meurer who happens to be an actress too.
Rosy Meurer denied the allegation and claimed they maintain a brotherly and sisterly relationship. Many didn’t believe Tonto Dikeh’s claims and concluded she was mad.
Rosy This explains why many were indeed happy for the pretty actress when she finally found love after 4 years of ending her first marriage.
For those who don’t know much about the new man that stole Tonto Dikeh’s heart, Prince Akporube Kpokpogri is a politician and philanthropist from Isoko in Delta State. He was born on the 27th of June, 1972. He is also an Anti-corruption Activist and Chairman of the Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum. A freedom fighter who is popularly called the Prince of Niger Delta.
He has been involved in so many empowerment programmes for Niger Deltans and Nigerians, no wonder he has a lot of things in common with the star actress.
He has indeed impacted the life of Niger Deltans Youths positively and his philanthropic work has earned him lots of awards, home and abroad.
He was given the 21st Century Icon of Anti-Corruption in Nigeria from the National Association of Nigeria Female Students (NANFS) in 2018.
In 2018, the Prince of Delta as he is fondly called bagged a meritorious award from the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) while commemorating their 40th Anniversary in broadcasting.
He was awarded by the Delta Integrity Group (DIG) with a prestigious philanthropic award for his contribution to the fight against corruption and unwavering commitment to human capital development in Nigeria. He is also the publisher of Integrity Watchdog Magazine, which is sold in Delta State.
This extremely hardworking man is very known for his philanthropic attribute which obviously has been what attracted Tonto Dikeh to him.
For those who want, to know if he was once married, there is an indication of any old relationship he has been in a relationship with star actress, Tonto Dikeh and it was revealed they both plan to have a lavish traditional and white wedding ceremony in a few months time in 2021, as the actress is reportedly pregnant.
He is a silent achiever and a private person and that explains why many have not heard about him until his 42nd birthday when Tonto Dikeh unveiled him as the man after her heart.
He is indeed a blessed and successful young man. He lives in a mansion in Delta State and also has a beautiful house in Abuja.
His house in Abuja is a masterpiece and billionaire Ned Nwoko did the official opening of the mansion in Abuja. He equally drives nice cars and has exotic cars in his garage.
The house warming ceremony was witnessed by A list celebrities, philanthropists, entrepreneurs all from the Capital Territory Abuja. Celebrities such as Hon. Prince Ned Nwoko, Mr Peter Okoye, Juliet Ibrahim amongst others.
Prince Kpokpogi had the honour of Prince Ned Nwoko to officially open the state of the art mansion. Multiple Award-winning music star Mr P "Peter Okoye" thrilled guests with entertaining performances and musical presentations. Also, Prince Ned Nwoko described the new home in his speech as a world of its own. He blessed the mansion with prayers and also shared a goodwill message to Prince Kpokpogi as he takes a tour round the luxury tastefully furnished mansion.
He equally expressed gratitude to guests who made out time to honour Prince Kpokpogi. The multi-million naira mansion is located in Asokoro Abuja and many guests were not surprised that he could build such an edifice in Abuja considering he is a hardworking young man who always goes for the best of everything. They also describe him as a very simple and humble personality who many love to associate it.
Tonto Dikeh celebrated him specially on his birthday with emotional words. According to her “you have shown me that love is best presented as true as they come, you put a spring in my step. Falling in love with you is like the wildest roller coaster ride. Because of you, I have gotten to appreciate the finer things in life”.
He has indeed impacted Tonto Dikeh’s life positively. He helped her build her political career. She is currently the Director Socials and Empowerment Committee of Youth on mobilisation and sensitization. Tonto Dikeh is one actress that is bold and knows what she wants in life. She has always expressed her desire to become a Senator someday, and she is already working towards actualising that dream. She is fully involved in politics in this administration and rubbing minds with a lot of politicians already and Prince Kpokpogri is always by her side to give her the necessary push and encouragement to actualise her dreams in life.
Tonto Dikeh’s Foundation is one of the most recognised foundations in Nigeria. It has not only worked tremendously in empowering women and catering for the less privileged in society especially in Abuja but has also won several awards for its achievement and impact in society. During the lockdown, her foundation reached out to lots of people in the society more compared to any other foundation in the country.
Many know that Tonto Dikeh is very outspoken and has zero tolerance for the online bully and any negative comments that concern her. She will always come out to give a befitting reply, but many noticed there was a drastic positive change in Tonto, and lots of fans will always use words like “I love the new Tonto” when she always ignores things, especially ones that concern her. Even when Yoruba actor “Lege” mentioned her name in the Baba Ijesha rape saga, she stated clearly “thank your stars, you met the new Tonto” Ordinarily, the old Tonto would have dragged him to his boxers.
Her personality and the way she reacts to social media drama changed positively. Even when people expected her to comment or react to things she ignores them completely.
There is this saying that once a woman is happy on the inside, it also radiates on the outside. This is also one thing a lot of people noticed about Tonto Dikeh. She has become a lane minder and always happy. Then she stepped up her fashion sense big time.
In the last 10 years, Tonto Dikeh could hardly make the list of most fashionable actresses in the industry. She cared less about that and just felt comfortable with whatever she wore. Today, the story has changed completely.
You can’t talk about the top 10 most stylish actresses in the industry and Tonto Dikeh won’t make the list. From casual to official to traditional wears, she slays back to back. She is always conscious of her look, and she spots her very best all the time.
Her skin tone, to her figure (shape) and outfits, she gives full attention to all that, and trust me, she can never be caught unaware as she is always looking good.
Despite not featuring in movies lately, she has remained very relevant and has achieved more than many of her contemporaries in the industry. And she is always striving and working more to achieve more.
Like they say, “two good heads are better than one, this has shown in Tonto Dikeh’s new life. Also when you are blessed with the right partner, there is no limit to the many things you can achieve and attain in life as a woman with his support and push.
- Biodun Alao
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