Tonto Dikeh, a well-known Nollywood film director and socialite who is also known as King Tonto or Tontolet, is one of the many Nigerian celebrities who are building a name for themselves in a variety of fields. However, in this article, we’ll look at how Tonto Dikeh has created a reputation for herself in the Nigerian entertainment business through performing in films and providing humanitarian services.
The 36-year-old actress began her acting career in her birthplace of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, by participating in her high school dramatic club, drama theater, and children’s television shows.
In 2005, King Tonto competed in and won the reality TV show Next Movie Star, catapulting her to fame and allowing her to join the Nollywood industry the following year in 2006. She has starred in multiple films and is currently one of the most well-known actresses in the industry.
The actress returned back to the industry this year, 2021 after taking a long break as she was seen taking a role in a movie titled “Beggar’s
Tontolet, having make such names for herself in the entertainment world she is also one of the leading characters in humanitarian services. She set up her foundation in early 2000s with a clear vision and passion for making life better for all the less privilege people.
During Covid-19 pandemic, Tonto in conjunction with her foundation distributed food items in Gwagwalada teaching hospital in Abuja – this literally earned her political appointment from President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration as she was conferred the new Director, Social and Empowerment of Committee of Youth on Mobilization and Sensitization.
