‘Why quitting my marriage was the best choice’ – Tonto Dikeh 

Nollywood star Tonto Dikeh recently shared that divorcing her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill, remains one of the best decisions of her life.

The actress disclosed this during an exchange with a fellow single mother who sought advice on coping after her partner left.

The woman had messaged Dikeh privately via Instagram, asking how she managed after her ex-husband’s departure.

In her response, Tonto clarified that she wasn’t the one who was left behind. Instead, she made the conscious decision to leave the marriage for the sake of her and her son’s well-being.

Dikeh wrote: “First and foremost, I was the one who chose to walk away from my marriage, not the other way around. I needed to escape a difficult situation, not just for my own sake, but for my child as well. Best decision I ever made.”

She told the woman that she has the power to become the person she aspires to be as long as she commits to growth and invests in herself.

Sharing the message on her Instagram page, Dikeh wrote, “Dear single mothers, I don’t have a manual for these things. I am neither a pro in this movement.

“My biggest teacher has been love. I just let God do his thing, and his thing is enough for me. Draw strength from God, most especially keep your family matters private.”

News360 Nigeria recalls that Tonto Dikeh’s marriage to Churchill crashed in 2017 over allegations of infidelity and domestic violence.

The marriage produced a child, a boy.

Despite their divorce, the former couple still drag themselves on social media, with Tonto accusing him of being a deadbeat father.

In his defence, Churchill claimed it was the actress who denied him access to their son.