Tonto Dikeh Net Worth

Tonto Dikeh is a noted Nigerian actress, singer, activist and songwriter. She has appeared in over 30 movies and has released several songs. Keep reading to get to know Tonto Dikeh Net Worth.

 

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Tonto Dikeh Biography

Tonto Dikeh was conceived on June 9, 1985 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Her father’s name is Sunny Dikeh and her mother’s name is Veronica Dikeh. When she was just 3 years old, her beloved mother died. She was brought up by her stepmother. Tonto attended Rivers State University of Science and Technology and graduated with a degree in Petrochemical engineering.

Career

Tonto started her amazing career by appearing in 2006’s movie Tea or Coffee. She was criticized when she appeared in the movie Dirty Secret as the movie had vulgar content. In 2007, she was cast in Final Hour. In 2008, her movie The Plain Truth was released which helped her career. In 2010, she appeared in My Fantasy. 2012 saw the release of her movie Blackberry Babes Re-loaded. In 2013, she appeared in the movies Then Terror of a Widow 1 and Then Terror of a Widow 2.

Tonto Dikeh has appeared in Dirty Secret, Zara, Last Mission,  Fatal Mistake, Insecurity, Criminal Widow 2, Tea or Coffee, Missing Rib, Strength to Strength, Blackberry Babes Re-loaded, 7 GravesThe Plain Truth, Love my Way, Missing Child, Throne of War, Pleasure and Crime, Miss Maradonna and Family Disgrace.

She has been endorsed by several brands. In 2016, she signed a deal with a property firm. In 2018, she signed million-dollar deals with Sapphire Scents, NAPTIP, and Amstel Malta. In 2019, Zikel Cosmetics endorsed Tonto Dikeh.

Tonto is also a skilled musician. She has released many songs such as Itz Ova, Hi, Jeje, Ekebe, Sheba and Crazically Fit. Her genres are R&B and pop. She has collaborated with Snypa, Kaywsitch, Solid Star, Dee Vee, 2kriss, D’banj, Jaywon, and Terry G.

Tonto is also an activist and philanthropist. Her foundation Tonto Dikeh Foundation makes life better for unprivileged women and girls. It also tackles numerous issues such as gender issues, rape, women empowerment, child rights, equality, and climate change.

Tonto Dikeh Wiki

QuestionAnswer
Full NameTonto Charity Dikeh
Date of Birth9 June 1985
Place of BirthPort Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
GenderFemale
EthnicityBlack
OccupationActress, singer, songwriter
Marital StatusDivorced
Spouse/PartnerOlakunle Churchill
Children1
Height5 ft 3 in
WeightN/A
Tonto Dikeh Net Worth$1.5 Million

Awards & Nominations

Tonto Dikeh has received several awards in her illustrious career. In 2012, she was nominated for BON Awards, Future Awards, and Afro Hollywood Awards. In 2013, she won the Best Actress of the Year at ELOY Awards.

In 2014, Tonto got a nomination at City People Movie Awards. In 2016, she picked up the Peace Ambassador Awards. She also got nominated for South-South Progressive awards and GAB Special Recognition Awards. 2018 saw her grab the Humanitarian ambassador of the year.

In 2019, Dikeh was honored with Social Good Awards. Her foundation received a nomination for Humanitarian Foundation of the Year. In the same year, Qoen gave her the Award of Excellence for Female Activist of the Year. Tonto Dikeh biography is an inspiration for young female actresses in Africa.

Tonto Dikeh Net Worth

According to numerous sources, Tonto has a handsome net worth of $1.5 million. She is one of the sought-after actresses in Nollywood today.

Facts about Tonto Dikeh

  • Tonto Dikeh is one of the most famous and beloved Nigerian actresses in the world.
  • She belongs to the Ikwerre ethnicity. Dikeh has four siblings.
  • She lives in a mansion and possesses several exotic cars. She refers to herself as ”King Tonto”.
  • Tonto has been an ambassador for numerous brands and companies.
  • In 2018, the National Agency For Prohibition of Trafficking In Persons signed an endorsement deal with Dikeh.
  • She was married to Olakunle Churchill from 2015 to 2017. They have one child together.
  • Tonto is active on social media sites. Her Instagram account has over 6.3 million followers and her Twitter profile has more than 1.5 million followers. Her Facebook page has over 3.2 million likes.
  • She is not only a great actress but also a great human being. She formed her organization Tonto Dikeh Foundation with the purpose of giving aid to young girls and women.
  • She is best friends with Bobrisky. Tonto is also a talented singer and songwriter.