Controversial actress and politician Tonto Dikeh has demonstrated that her declaration to pursue the gospel was not a fleeting whim. Four months after making her intention known, she continues to actively preach and minister, both online and offline.
Discipleship Graduation and First Deliverance
In February, the 40-year-old announced her graduation from a discipleship class at Streams of Joy International, the church led by Pastor Jerry Eze. She shared a video on Instagram displaying her discipleship certificate and spoke about a profound spiritual rebirth that has reshaped her outlook on life, faith, and service. Weeks later, she conducted what was regarded as her first deliverance service, freeing a schoolgirl from what she called a demonic attack.
According to Tonto, the act was God allowing her to glimpse the ministry He has placed in her life. “I was delivered from the marine world so that I may become an instrument in His hands to deliver others,” she said.
Latest Sermon on Bearing Fruit
True to her word, the preacher, formerly known as King Tonto, has continued to pursue the business of the gospel, whether on the altar, on the streets doing evangelism, or online sharing the word. In her latest sermon, she admonished her followers to remain connected to God.
“If the tree remains connected to its root, it will flourish and bear fruit. In the same way, our lives become fruitful when we stay connected to the Source (Jesus Christ),” she wrote on Instagram. According to her, as we sit at Christ’s feet, walk closely with Him, and abide in His presence, He nurtures our growth and enables us to bear fruit that glorifies God and blesses others.
She concluded her sermon by quoting John 15:5: “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in Me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.”
Faith Walk and Relationship with God
In a previous post, the actress shared her thoughts on faith and building a deeper connection with God through scripture and fellowship. Quoting James 4:8, which says “draw near to God, and he will draw near to you”, she noted that faith was never meant to stay within church walls. “God desires a real relationship with us – not just moments of emotion, but a life that walks closely with Him each day,” she wrote.
