Nollywood actress cum politician, Tonto Dikeh,has expressed displeasure over a video in which some netizens accused her of inappropriately hugging her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill.
The ex-couple threw a football-themed birthday party for their son in Abuja, which was attended by many Nigerian celebrities.
One of the videos that went viral captured a man with a similar appearance to Churchill hugging Tonto Dikeh at the event.
However, some netizens began speculating that the man was Olakunle Churchill and attacked Tonto Dikeh for her actions, with some saying that Nollywood actress, Rosy Meurer, would be unhappy with the video.
Reacting to the video in an Instagram blog’s comments, Tonto Dikeh clarified that the man in the video was Olakunle Churchill’s uncle, describing the online narratives as inaccurate and disrespectful.
She wrote, “This is completely inappropriate and inaccurate. He is Churchill’s uncle and by extension, my uncle as well. My son was born in his home, under his care and protection. His wife, Aunty Vivian, was the one who took me to the hospital when I went into labor.
“They opened their home to me for six months. In a country as demanding as America, they made sure my baby and I were cared for feeding us, clothing us, and giving us a safe roof over our heads. They did this out of love, with no hesitation.
“This narrative is deeply disrespectful to him, to me, and to our families. I would appreciate more thoughtfulness and sensitivity moving forward please.”
