Following the Rivers State governor’s race, Tonto Dikeh announced that she will not be returning to Nollywood.
Recall that the actress was declared the African Democratic Congress’s (ADC) deputy candidate for governor of Rivers State.
Even if her party loses the governorship race in Rivers State, Tonto declared in an interview with BBC News Pidgin that she would not return to acting.
The mother of one responded, “I don’t like movies like that again and it’s been a long time since I acted on screen, you know,” when asked if she had fully stopped acting.
I’ve appeared in two movies in the past ten years, and while I respect Nollywood for being where my career began, it hasn’t played a major role in my life.
According to Tonto, even after the election, it’s not something I’ll return to, but once I gain power, I’d love to make a contribution to the business.
She continued by praising Banky W and Funke Akindele, two of her coworkers, for their political bravery and engagement.
Funke and Banky W at their level find it difficult to put themselves out there to affect change due to the criticism and myriad factors involved.
She declared, “I believe in Banky and Funke.” With them, I have something to cling to and can affirm that I think they have a vision for the populace.
