Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has won praise after celebrating the birthday of her ex-husband Olakunle Churchill's daughter, describing the girl as "the daughter I never had."
A Heartfelt Celebration Captured on Instagram
On 11 August 2026, Tonto Dikeh shared a video on Instagram showing herself at a restaurant with the birthday girl and her own son, Andre. The setting was private and festive, with soft string lights and warm ambient lighting creating a celebratory mood. In the video, Tonto is seen feeding both children, acting as the doting figure at the centre of the gathering.
In her caption, Tonto expressed deep emotion, saying the birthday girl brings "humour, warmth, and joy" into her life and has grown into "an incredible person." She added that loving the child feels like "one of my greatest blessings." The actress's decision to honour a child connected to a past relationship, which was widely reported to have ended bitterly, moved many fans.
Fans React with Admiration
The post drew an outpouring of admiration from fans, who praised Tonto for her genuine love and kindness. Legit.ng compiled reactions from social media users:
- @rem_mercy wrote: "My sister keep loving her ooo, every woman needs a daughter meeeehnnn. Happy birthday"
- @nicelilly2004 commented: "Congratulations to your daughter."
- @akwendina stated: "There is one about Tonto i admire so much 'she is a god woman'. And good people hate being betrayed or taken for granted. Happy Birthday princess."
- @yomifphe16780 shared: "One thing about Tonto is that when she loves you, she loves you 100%—with no pretence and no half measures. But don't mess with her, because she is a real human being with a genuine heart. God has truly been good, and I'm so happy to see her becoming the amazing woman she is today. May God continue to bless, guide, and protect her."
Context: Churchill's Recent Visit to His Daughter
This celebration follows a recent video shared by Olakunle Churchill, showing him visiting his first child at school, amid the marriage saga involving his wife, Rosy Meurer. The couple had shared posts about their marriage after rumours surfaced alleging they were estranged.
Churchill's video also sparked reactions from fans, with many praising him for being a present father to his children, while others took the opportunity to ask about Rosy Meurer's children. The ongoing public interest in the family dynamics continues to draw attention to both Tonto and Churchill's parenting roles.
