Tonto Dikeh shares past cult involvement in Tanzania testimony
Nollywood actress and evangelist Tonto Dikeh revealed her past involvement with a cult during a powerful testimony at the Women of Fire Prayer Conference in Tanzania, hosted by Rose Shaboka. Speaking before a large congregation that included ministers like Jerry Eze and Funke Adejumo, the 40-year-old described how she once 'dipped her hands in filth' and 'worked closely with demons' while navigating what she called a 'wicked world.'
This public confession follows her December 2025 viral testimony at Pastor Jerry Eze’s Stream of Joy Church, which marked her spiritual turning point. Dikeh, who rose to fame after winning ‘The Next Movie Star’ in 2006, said a divine encounter redirected her path. 'God said He would take me back, clean me up, and place me on altars to preach His gospel,' she told worshippers. Her journey from addiction and darkness to active ministry now includes social media preachings and outdoor deliverance sessions.
For Nigerian audiences, this matters because Dikeh is a well-known figure who previously ventured into philanthropy and politics—running as a deputy governorship candidate in Rivers State in 2023. Her open discussion of former cult ties and demonic influences resonates within Nigeria’s vibrant Pentecostal landscape, where testimonies of dramatic conversion are common yet often kept private.
Her statement 'I know who He is now, and I know that he does not have anything for me anymore' signals a complete break from her past. The emotional reaction from attendees underscores how such raw, personal stories from celebrities can inspire many struggling with similar issues.
How do you view public figures who share such deeply personal spiritual journeys—as genuine acts of faith or as calculated rebranding moves?