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I smoked for 27 years, started at 13 — Tonto Dikeh
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has shared a public testimony of what she described as her deliverance from smoking, alcohol addiction, masturbation and prolonged anger issues during a Sunday service at Streams of Joy International Church.
In a video shared by DCLImagery on YouTube on Sunday, Dikeh gave the testimony during the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations service, led by the church’s founder, Pastor Jerry Eze.
Speaking before the congregation, the actress said she began smoking at the age of 13 and struggled for years with alcohol and masturbation, attributing her transformation to divine intervention.
“I smoked since I was 13. God healed me from masturbation, too. I have known myself to have sexual intercourse in the dream ever since I was a child,” she said.
She described her appearance at the altar as both a testimony and thanksgiving, noting that she almost withdrew over concerns about her public image.
“The devil tried to tell me that I was supposed to protect my image. But I told myself, what image? The God that gave me the image is the same God that can take it away,” she said.
Dikeh further explained that after attending the Ghana Prayer Conference, she noticed a change in what she described as years of spiritual oppression.
“I realised that the weak man who held me captive all my years in my dream ran away,” she said, adding that the experience marked a turning point in her spiritual life.
The actress also spoke about struggling with what she called “demonic anger,” which she said previously affected her relationships and personal life.
“An anger that destroyed my life. Everybody had to feel it. But praying with NSPPD, God took all of those away and gave me peace,” she said.
According to her, she had never experienced peace until recently.
“I am 40 years old, and I can tell you I have never known peace until now. I am living in it,” she said.
Dikeh revealed that her smoking habit lasted for about 27 years, which she said began after exposure at home, urging parents to keep harmful habits away from their children.
“I started smoking because my dad was a smoker. Something as little as that habit can inhabit the lives of your children,” she said.
She added that after praying for divine help, she no longer experiences urges for cigarettes or alcohol, “My body does not ask for it. My body is repelling it. Today, it is broken.”
Pastor Eze later prayed for the actress, declaring that “the body of sin is broken” and describing her as “a voice in her generation.”
In addition to the testimony, the actress shared a series of photos on her Instagram at the church venue, captioning them: “A living testimony of mercy. One God spared, restored, and commissioned.”
Dikeh has in recent months spoken openly about her renewed Christian faith, describing her current spiritual journey as one marked by peace, restoration and commitment to serving God.
Actress Regina Daniels’ best friend, Ann, has regained her freedom after spending two nights in detention.
Ann reportedly regained her freedom on Wednesday evening after the case was adjourned to March 5, 2026.
Regina Daniels’ elder brother, Sammy, who made this known on his Instagram story on Wednesday, had before her release, disclosed that Ann was taken to court without access to her legal representative.
“Similar techniques. Not letting legal representative or family aware of the whereabouts. Not allowing anyone know the court, final stage prison. Case adjourned until March 5th,” he wrote.
However, announcing her release hours after the first post, Sammy wrote “My T.E.D. Ann is out.”
Recall that Ann was arrested in Lagos on Monday and flown to Abuja in a private jet over theft allegation by Regina Daniels’ estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko.
The senator made the fresh allegation two months after Regina parted ways with him over alleged domestic violence.
Popular social media influencer VeryDarkMan, popularly known as VDM, has responded after reality TV personality Phyna described him as a “Very Dirty Boy” and blamed him for the collapse of her relationship with actress Iyabo Ojo.
Phyna had earlier claimed that her closeness to VeryDarkMan significantly contributed to the strain between her and Iyabo Ojo.
In a detailed public response, VeryDarkMan said he was deeply disappointed by the accusation, maintaining that his support for Phyna was always sincere and without conditions.
He explained that he consistently showed up for the former reality star at different stages of her career, including reposting promotions for her movies and offering guidance on both personal and professional issues.
According to VDM, he made himself accessible whenever Phyna reached out whether she needed advice, paid promotional support, or help with family-related concerns stressing that he often listened and assisted without expecting anything in return.
He also questioned what benefit he personally derived from the relationship, emphasizing that his actions were motivated by loyalty and goodwill, not personal gain.
Reflecting on a past controversy, VeryDarkMan hinted that greed and certain choices eventually strained the relationship, adding that several people who once supported and promoted Phyna have since stepped back as public interest in her waned.
Despite the disagreement, the influencer concluded on a peaceful note, saying he bears no bitterness and sincerely wishes Phyna success in all her future pursuits.
Big Brother Naija reality show star, Phyna has stated that actress Iyabo Ojo unfollowed her because she commented on Verydarkman’s post.
Phyna made this claim during her Twitch livestream.
The reality star explained that before her comment on Verydarkman’s post, the actress always liked and commented on her posts.
She noted that Iyabo withdrew her support and unfollowed her when she misunderstood her comment.
“She was having issues with V. So, I twitted to like replying to V because V made a statement but it was mistaken, and since then I think mama doesn’t like me that much again because before she used to comment on my posts, she used to like it.
“Now she no longer likes it and she no longer follows me. And I’m very sure it’s because of the dirty boy but it’s one I have to face”, Phyna said.
Recall that Verydarkman, a popular social media critic, is known for his online disputes with public figures, especially the actress.
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