“I Love You With the Love of God”: Tonto Dikeh Praises Ex-Hubby Churchill, Hugs Him at Son’s Party

“I Love You With the Love of God”: Tonto Dikeh Praises Ex-Hubby Churchill, Hugs Him at Son’s Party

  • A heartwarming video of Tonto Dikeh praising her former husband, Olakunle Churchill, at their son's 10th birthday party, went viral
  • The highlight was clips capturing the former couple hugging each other as they celebrated with their son
  • The sweet exchange between the Nollywood actress and her ex-husband became a hot topic online

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has warmed hearts on social media following a sweet video showing her showering praises and prayers on her former husband and businessman, Olakunle Churchill, at their son, King Andre's 10th birthday party in Abuja.

Tonto, alongside Churchill, hosted a football-themed bash for their son's 10th birthday, attended by his sister, Obi Cubana, and actress Empress Njamah, among others.

Tonto Dikeh showers prayer on her ex-husband Olakunle Churchill, during her son's 10th birthday party in Abuja.
Tonto Dikeh speaks highly of Olakunle Churchill's fatherly role to their son at his 10th birthday party. Credit: tontolet/olakunlechurchill
Source: Instagram

Tonto Dikeh appreciates her former husband

In a video from the party, which took place on Sunday, February 22, 2026, the movie star appreciated Olakunle for being an amazing father as she affirmed her godly love for him.

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Tonto Dikeh went on to pray for his family, his businesses, and his other children before they shared a hug amid cheers from the guests at the party.

"Churchill you are an amazing father and I just want to thank you so much. Thank you. I love you with the love of God and I wish you all the best. I pray for your family, businesses and other children. They will progress, failure will not meet them. Everything that they touch will be blessed God will go before them and make every crooked path straight. Your businesses will flourish. Whoever curses you shall be cursed. God will fight anyone that fights you," Tonto Dikeh said in the viral video.
Tonto Dikeh warms hearts as she sweetly praised her ex-husband Olakunle Churchill at their son's birthday party.
Tonto Dikeh and Olakunle Churchill hug each other at their son's 10th birthday party. Credit: tontolet
Source: Instagram

Recall that Tonto Dikeh and Olakunle Church reconciled in January 2026 after 10 years of conflict.

The Instagram video of Tonto Dikeh praising her former husband is below:

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Reactions as Tonto Dikeh praises ex-husband

Reacting, many pointed out how the Nollywood actress has changed since she rededicated her life to Christ. Legit.ng compiled some of the comments, read them below:

its_vivirow commented:

"That hug is not just friendly but love reconciliation."

officialtopsyolakpade commented:

"Na our Jesus baby be this o we no get another one,na our Jesus baby this ehhhh."

edy_benz_ said:

"You may not have been a good husband but you are an amazing father , hmmmm very strong bullet."

_o.l.u.y.e.m.i.s.i said:

"Tonto has really grown and matured I’m so happy to see this beautiful growth."

iamswanta reacted:

"He may not have been a good husband, but he's an amazing father. He's now a changed person". King Tonto is just an intentional woman."

iam_modupejoy commented:

"Who else sees the man after Obi cubana blushing like That’s my brother right there, Big church proud and happy for you bro."

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dr_graceijoma wrote:

"It is undeniable that he hurt her. She cannot erase her pain but she acknowledges the best side of him that she has experienced. He is a good father ...please stop trying to erase people's experiences...Nigerian and emotions that does not move us forward."

Tonto Dikeh prays at son's birthday party

Legit.ng previously reported that Tonto Dikeh led a prayer session at her son's 10th birthday party in Abuja.

A video captured her on her knees as she showered prayers on her son and other children at the event.

The actress' son's reaction as she prayed, however, ignited reactions online as someone said, "The boy don tire for im mama."

Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng

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Olumide Alake (Entertainment Editor) Olumide Alake is a Lifestyle and Entertainment Journalist with 7 years of experience in news media. He holds an awarded certificate from the Editorial CDS during his service year. He has worked with some online media outfits notable are Naijaloaded, Jaguda, Kemifilani. Olumide bagged an award for the best exclusive article at Legit.ng and Best Entertainment Editor 2023/2024. Contact: olumide.alake@corp.legit.ng