Nollywood actress and philanthropist Tonto Dikeh [/b]has shared a deeply personal account of her early spiritual journey, revealing that she once planned to become a pastor before walking away from the path.
She made this known while speaking in a recent livestream video interview, where she opened up about her childhood faith, church involvement, and the inner struggles that shaped her life decisions.
According to the actress, her desire to serve God was not a sudden idea but something that had been planted in her heart from a very young age.
Tonto Dikeh speaks on her divine calling
The actress disclosed that she felt a strong calling to serve God from a very young age and remained actively involved in church life after finishing secondary school.
She explained that church was not just a place of worship for her, but a second home where she found guidance, discipline, and spiritual growth.
According to her, the decision to abandon her plans for ministry at the age of 19 did not erase her deep connection to her faith.
She revealed that despite stepping away from becoming a pastor, her relationship with God remained intense and deeply personal.
Tonto Dikeh explains her travails as divinely orchestrated
Dikeh explained that her life experiences, including the challenges and controversies she has faced, were part of a larger divine process meant to shape her into who she is today.
She described her journey as far from ordinary, noting that every phase of her life played a role in refining her purpose.
The actress added that she believes God intentionally allowed her to pass through difficult seasons to mold her into a bold and resilient individual.
According to her, the storms she encountered in life strengthened her spiritually and emotionally, preparing her for the person she was destined to become.
She stressed that even when she tried to run away from her calling, it never truly left her.
She said in part …
“I’ve always had this calling right from when I was a child. At 19 I was going to be a pastor, until I ran away. I’ve been in church since I left secondary school. So I had always known God intimately and intensely. And I’ve always known I had this calling. If you watch what has happened in my life, it is not ordinary. God called me and needed me to go through all I had to become the firebrand that I am today.”
The actress further hinted that her story is a testimony of grace, growth, and divine purpose, encouraging young people not to give up on their spiritual journey despite life’s challenges.
She noted that setbacks do not cancel destiny, but can sometimes be the tools God uses to build strength and wisdom.
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