Tonto Dikeh Calls Ex 'Amazing Father' at Son's Emotional 10th Birthday Bash
In a moment that bridged past wounds with present harmony, actress and evangelist Tonto Dikeh publicly celebrated her ex-husband Olakunle Churchill as an amazing father during their son King Andre's 10th birthday party.
The football-themed extravaganza unfolded at BMO Event Centre on 174 Ahmadu Bello Way in Abuja, drawing celebrities like businessman Obinna 'Obi Cubana' Iyiegbu and singer Teniola 'Teni' Apata. Videos from the event exploded across social media on Sunday, capturing a side hug and words that resonated deeply.
January brought headlines when the former couple announced a reconciliation focused solely on co-parenting their son. Since then, they have navigated public scrutiny, especially amid controversies over Mr Churchill's marriage to Gambian actress Rosaline Meurer and their Instagram exchanges.
Yet at this joyous gathering, Dikeh set aside old grievances to spotlight his role as a parent. Addressing the crowd, Dikeh poured out her gratitude and revelation about the man before them. I celebrate special people, and one of them is my ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill. I want to say a big thank you to you.
Thank you very much for collaborating with me, for making this a success, and for making this possible. It would not have been possible without you. I could not have done it alone. I could never have done it alone. I just want everyone to know that this man wasn’t the man I knew, or the man I thought, he’s a changed man.
He might not be a good husband, but I tell you something, he’s an amazing father. I want to thank you so much, thank you so much, thank you so much. I love you with the love of God, and I wish you all the best. I wish you all the best.
She followed with prayers for his success, sealing the moment with a warm side hug that symbolized their evolved bond for their child's sake. Dikeh's heart swelled as she hailed King Andre as the most incredible child, easing the trials of motherhood with his brilliance, empathy, and love.
I prayed for you, your family, business and children that they’ll progress and everything they touch will be blessed. Your business will flourish, and whoever curses you shall be cursed, and whoever fights you shall be fought. This is my son’s tenth birthday, and my heart is so full of joy. I’ve been a mummy.
I’m a mummy, and I’ve been a mummy for 10 years to the most amazing kid in the world. I call him the amazing kid, not because he’s my child, but even if he weren’t my son, I would still root for him. I would still love him the same way because King is so amazing, he’s brilliant, he’s empathetic, he’s caring, he’s loving.
That child makes motherhood look easy, and I really, I really, what can we say? Thank you. This heartfelt address cut through recent rumors, including Meurer's Instagram video denying marital troubles after Dikeh's reconciliation with Churchill.
Online reactions poured in, praising Dikeh's maturity, boldness, and grace in prioritizing their son amid lingering scandals. 1 / 7From the cheers at the party to the viral acclaim online, this chapter reveals a family's quiet triumph: putting love for their child above all else. As Dikeh steps forward as a proud mother, the spotlight shifts to healing and shared victories.
