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Tonto Dikeh has taken a significant step in her public life by officially launching her own church, the New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle (NWPT), in Abuja, Nigeria.
The veteran Nollywood actress was filmed on August 9, 2026, ministering passionately at a podium inside a church auditorium to a seated congregation. The footage, captured across multiple camera angles, showed visibly emotional moments throughout, with audience members raising hands in worship and tearful embraces filling the space.
Speaking during the service, Tonto reflected on the long road that brought her to this point, crediting loved ones who had spent years praying for her during her time away from faith.
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She also addressed her sister, identified as Evangelist Dr. Princess, and expressed deep gratitude for her guidance.
Following the service, Tonto Dikeh shared further details about the ministry on Instagram. NWPT is described as:
The church holds fellowship every Friday at 6:00 PM at the Omini Grand Hotel, formerly known as Alexis Hotel, along Masalachi Junction in Jabi, FCT-Abuja.
In a separate personal post, the actress and now-evangelist wrote openly about her transformation:
She signed off using the hashtag #EVANGELISTTONTO, signaling that this is not a passing phase but a full embrace of a new public identity.
Watch the Instagram video of Tonto Dikeh ministering at the New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle launch below.
Nigerians and fans across social media were visibly moved by the announcement, with many commenting on the contrast between her past controversies and her current spiritual direction. @andrey_franklin1 wrote:
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Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Tonto Dikeh’s ex-husband, Olakunkle Churchill, penned a sweet birthday message for her:
His tribute came after the Nollywood actress shared breathtaking photos and videos to mark her birthday celebration in June 2026.
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Godwin Nii Armah Okine joined YEN.com.gh in May 2025 and is head of the Entertainment Desk. He graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies in 2014 and has over a decade of experience in digital journalism. He worked at GhanaCelebrities.com between 2014 and 2025 as an Entertainment and later, Managing Editor. Godwin covered the 2014 Africa Youth Games in Gaborone for the African Olympic Committee and the International Sports Press Association.
Avance Media named him the No.2 blogger in Ghana in 2020.
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