Tonto Dikeh expresses gratitude to ex-husband Churchill for giving her the gift of motherhood

Tonto Dikeh, a Nollywood actress who has turned to evangelism, expressed her deep gratitude to her former husband, Olakunle Churchill, in a heartfelt message on Mother's Day, which she shared on Sunday.

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Through her Instagram Story, Tonto Dikeh conveyed her appreciation to Churchill for giving her the precious gift of motherhood, which she described as "the most beautiful part of my story".

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In her message, she also affectionately referred to Churchill as her friend and wished for God's blessings upon him and his mother, stating "Thank you, my Gee, for making me a mother, one of the most beautiful part of my story, and happy mothers day to your amazing mother, God bless you, Big Church".

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Tonto Dikeh responded to her critics, who felt she was being overly generous with her praise for her ex-husband, by emphasizing that her gratitude stems from a deeply personal place and will not be influenced by public opinion.

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She further implied that she and Churchill now enjoy a healthy co-parenting relationship, as she wrote "Doing to much? For the only man who has put a child in me? The world is truly a sick place, and I’m gratefull don’t let your opinions direct me".

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In another statement, she expressed her sentiments by saying "When e reach your turn don’t thank them, how wld you understand the meaning of joy/peace that makes no sense, how wid you understand healthy Co-parenting, if I don’t show you all".

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Tonto Dikeh and Churchill were previously married, but their relationship came to an end in a highly publicized split in 2017.

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Despite their tumultuous past, Tonto Dikeh recently revealed that they have now "buried the hatchet" and moved on.

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Churchill went on to marry Rosy Meurer, his former personal assistant, in 2021, and the couple welcomed their first child in March 2021.

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The couple also had their second child in October 2022, expanding their family.

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In 2023, Churchill dismissed rumors that suggested there were problems in his marriage to Meurer, addressing speculation about their relationship.