A fresh controversy has erupted online after a photographer publicly commented on the facial appearance of Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, sparking reactions from fans and social media users.
The photographer, identified on X as @thales, claimed that he was part of the media team that covered Tonto Dikeh’s son’s birthday earlier this year. He shared his observations about the actress’s looks, which immediately drew attention and debate online.
Details of the Claim
In a tweet that has garnered over 390,000 views, @thales suggested that Tonto Dikeh doesn’t appear as fresh or youthful as she did before, attributing the change in her appearance largely to makeup. He later clarified in a follow-up tweet that part of the difference is also due to natural aging, emphasizing that no one can avoid the effects of getting older.
His tweet read: “Tonto no fresh again nah just makeup. I was part of the team that covered her son’s birthday this year, she still looks good and vibes, you no fit avoid old age.” This statement quickly went viral and elicited a wide array of reactions from fans, fellow photographers, and social media observers alike.
Social Media Reactions
The reactions under his post ranged from humorous to critical. Lily Jo wrote, “See another intake. They keep doing this and when they get arrested now, they will stay whining up and down.”
When added, “After sharing his thought, Baba deactivated his account😂😂. Dem go still catch, new intake.”
Raiecy commented, “Eyeballs go first collect dust before ihm know werin Dey happen, na jail oo.”
Isle Man weighed in, “E come be like say you guys are dragging who go spend time in kirikiri.”
I Occupy emphasized, “Many people for Nigeria get mental illness, dem no even sabi say dem dey sick.”
The discussion continues to trend across social media platforms, highlighting how celebrities’ appearances remain a topic of intense public scrutiny, and sparking conversations about privacy, aging, and the pressures of public life for entertainers.
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The debate has left many users questioning the ethics of publicly commenting on someone’s natural aging process and whether social media should be a place where personal appearance can be critiqued so openly. While some defended Tonto Dikeh, noting her continued charm and charisma, others joined the conversation humorously, making light of the photographer’s bold claim. The incident underscores the ongoing tensions between celebrity culture and public opinion in Nigeria’s digital space.