Nollywood Actress, Tonto Dikeh Quits Acting

Following the Rivers State gubernatorial election, Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh announced she will be leaving the industry.

Tonto stated in an interview with BBC News Pidgin that she will not go back to acting even if her party is defeated in the governorship election in the Rivers states.

Speaking with BBC News Pidgin, Tonto said she will not return to acting even if her party loses the governorship election in Rivers State.

When asked if she had fully stopped acting, the mother of one responded, “I don’t like movies like that again and it’s been a long time since I acted on screen, you know.”

“I’ve acted in about two films in 10 years, I appreciate that my path started from Nollywood, it is something that I respect, but it’s not something that has been in my life.

“So even after the election, it’s not something I’ll return to, but I’ll love to contribute to the industry when I get into power,” Tonto said.

She continued by praising Banky W and Funke Akindele, two of her colleagues, for their bravery and political engagement.

“It is not easy for Funke and Banky W at their level to put themselves out there to effect change because criticisms and so many things are involved.

“I believe in Funke, I believe in Banky. With them, I can hold onto something and say I believe that they have a vision for the people.” she said.

Remember that the actress was declared the African Democratic Congress’s (ADC) deputy candidate for governor of Rivers State.