Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh and her ex-husband, businessman Olakunle Churchill, have set social media buzzing after a rare emotional moment at their son’s 10th birthday celebration.
The event, which was held on Sunday at BMO Event Center, 174 Ahmadu Bello Way, Abuja, was attended by notable personalities including billionaire businessman Obi Cubana and singer Teni.
In a moment that caught many guests off guard, Tonto Dikeh publicly acknowledged Churchill, describing him as an “amazing father” to their son, King Andre.
The former couple, who have been separated for nearly a decade, even shared a brief hug after Obi Cubana tapped Churchill to stand.
Speaking emotionally, Tonto said:
“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.”
She went further to clarify that while Churchill may not have been a good husband, he has been a present and responsible father to their son, adding that the birthday celebration would not have been possible without his support.
The heartfelt speech immediately triggered reactions across social media, with fans dissecting every word.
One user, Efurorose, wrote:
“Una hear that sentence abi, ‘He may not have been a good husband but he’s an amazing father’. Meaning Tonto never lied about him!”
Yewande Bakare commented:
“Rose can now sleep. My ex-husband! Tonto has really grown and matured. I am so happy to see this beautiful growth.”
Karen Enajite added humorously:
“This speech is a big relief for the house wife.”
Victory Ogene also stirred reactions with:
“I love you with the love of God @rosymeurer note that oh. We no won see ring light tomorrow.”
Tonto Dikeh and Olakunle Churchill got married in 2015 but separated in 2016 after highly publicised disputes. Churchill later married actress Rosy Meurer, with whom he has children.
The moment has been widely described by fans as a sign of maturity, healing, and healthy co-parenting — a rare sight many didn’t expect to see, but one that has clearly left the internet talking.
