Nollywood actress and politician Tonto Dikeh has ignited a social media conversation about faith and public testimony after a controversial figure weighed in on her spiritual post.
Tonto Dikeh's Unapologetic Gospel Stance
The drama unfolded after Tonto Dikeh shared a powerful message addressing critics of her public evangelism. This came in the wake of reactions to a video where she was seen praying fervently and speaking in tongues to usher in the new month. In a post on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the actress made it clear that no mockery would silence her.
She wrote, "I would rather be mocked, ridiculed, or even slain than silence the name of the One who saved me. I refuse to hide God to protect my image before mere mortals." Dikeh concluded her message by signing off as "KING TONTO DIKEH (ADA EL-ROI)," emphasizing her resolve to be a soldier for her faith.
Bobrisky's Unexpected Show of Support
The plot thickened when Nigeria's famous and controversial crossdresser, Bobrisky, whose real name is Idris Okuneye, dropped a comment on the post. Bobrisky simply left a love emoji, signaling support for the actress's message.
This seemingly innocuous gesture, however, became the focal point of the online discussion. Instead of focusing solely on Dikeh's declaration, numerous netizens shifted their attention to Bobrisky, questioning why the actress had not directed her preaching efforts towards him.
Netizens React: Calls for Bobrisky's Conversion
The comment section transformed into a forum of mixed reactions, with many urging Tonto Dikeh to evangelize to the crossdresser. User @bukolaladip commented, "@bobrisky222 you are better repent before it's too late for you, Tonto pls preach and pray for Idris okuneye to return back to the boy that he is."
Another user, @mimibabie524, succinctly added, "Preach for him to change too." The sentiment was echoed by @gallant.money who asked, "So you cannot tell your Bob to repent?" and @maggy_for_all_reason who wrote, "You no go preach give bob."
Not all comments were critical of Bobrisky. Some, like @ewomazrc, offered a message of hope: "@bobrisky222 Jesus loves you Idris ... He is waiting for you whenever you are ready." User @mirabellyn predicted, "@bobrisky222 this one go be radical for Jesus soon. God is waiting with an open arms."
A more nuanced perspective came from @akpajosephine, who challenged the notion that gender reversal equates to salvation: "so if he return to a boy he was that automatically makes him a saint? Una dey cap oooo , don't be surprised he will be in heaven and u will find urself in hell even as u maintain ur gender..am not supporting gay but that's not the issues."
Background: The Spark for Dikeh's Post
Tonto Dikeh's post was partly a response to earlier criticism from social media commentator VeryDarkMan. He had expressed astonishment at her 'born again' transformation, linking it to her alleged decision to remove her Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). His comment, "God don call her," seemingly prompted Dikeh's firm declaration of her faith.
This incident is the latest in a series of spiritual revelations from the actress. In November, she stirred discussions by sharing a vision involving a coffin next to a celebrated cleric, which led her to call for prayers for spiritual leaders across Nigeria.
The online exchange highlights the ongoing intersection of celebrity culture, personal faith, and public expectation in Nigeria's digital space, raising questions about the targets and perceptions of public evangelism.
