Actress-turned-politician Tonto Dikeh has taken a humorous trip down memory lane, reflecting on her short-lived music career with laughter and lessons learned.
In a post shared on her Instagram page on Thursday, the 40-year-old mother of one posted a throwback clip of herself singing the gospel tune “God is Good All the Time,” joking about how her lack of vocal skills could have made her unbearable if she could actually sing.
She wrote:
“If I could sing ehn, una for don dey sick of me… Like you don’t even understand. Likkeeeeeeeeeeee who is Tiwa? Who is Whitney, who is CeCe Winans? Taaaaahhhhhhh 😂😂😂😂
Watching this video reminds me of the time I had the worst kind of friends who pushed me to release an album… Look sneeze/sniper and co, your bedroom is been reserved in hell 😂😂😂🥰😂😩
Moral of this lesson: choose your friends wisely, more importantly be wise 😂💃🏾🤗.”
The post immediately sparked laughter among fans who remembered her brief stint as a singer.
Tonto Dikeh ventured into the music industry in 2012, debuting with singles like “Hi” and “Itz Ova.” She went on to release tracks including “Crazically Fit” featuring Terry G, “Sheba” featuring Solid Star, “Ekebe,” and “Sugar Rush” featuring D’banj.
In June 2014, she was signed to D’banj’s DB Records, but her time with the label was short-lived, ending less than a year later. Despite facing harsh criticism and being labeled “off-key” by fans, Tonto has always taken her music journey in stride.
“I failed woefully in music. But I still don’t regret it,” she once admitted in an interview. “When I say I failed in music, it is not because my music was not good. I think I lost the confidence to move on. Music is consistency. If I had continued, I would have made good music.”
Now more focused on politics and philanthropy, the Nollywood star continues to poke fun at her music days, using them as a reminder of personal growth, resilience, and the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people.
