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Nollywood Actress Tonto Dikeh Reveals How T.B. Joshua’s Prayers Ended Her 14 Year Smoking Addiction
Tonto Dikeh
Dikeh, who rose to fame after becoming the runner up in the Nigerian reality show, ‘The Next Movie Star’ in 2006, had garnered a controversial reputation in Nollywood for being a heavy smoker. According to Dikeh, she started chain-smoking at the age of 13 and there seemed no signs of the habit waning. When questioned about her smoking in an interview with Nigeria’s Nation Newspaper early last year, the Rivers State born star said, “If I want to smoke, I handle a stick of cigarette and I smoke it hard. It is my life I can decide to smoke myself to hell. It’s nobody’s business.”
The habit recently led to a serious clash between her and Ghanaian actor Van Vicker when he bitterly complained at her smoking on set, culminating in a heavy exchange of words. When probed in September 2011 about the health implications of her habit, the care-free actress retorted, “My smoking habit doesn’t affect your life in anyway. If I die tomorrow, you’re not going to bury me. My father has the money to bury me. So, why are they talking about it?”
However, there was a sudden twist in the tale in May 2012 when, seemingly out of the blue, Tonto tweeted to her over 80,000 followers on Twitter, ‘I’ve good news for those who wish me well. Its silly good news but ya’ll going to love this. I quit smoking!’ Although the announcement was met with almost unanimous approval from her fans, speculation was rife as to what caused her sudden decision, many doubting whether it would actually last. But in an online article published this week, the sultry actress shed light on the spiritual element to her quitting in an interview with Nigerian entertainment magazine, ‘E24-7’.
“I didn’t quit smoking by myself,” she explained to Biodun Kupoluyi. “I was watching a program on TV with Prophet T.B. Joshua and he was laying hands on people and praying for them. I love to watch his programs on Emmanuel TV. When he was praying, he said, ‘Lay your hands on the TV’ and I just laid my hands that day. I actually needed something else from God, not to quit smoking because I loved smoking! However, after praying I sat back and I think I slept off.”
After a short nap, Tonto awoke and attempted to smoke as usual. However, according to her, something inexplicably supernatural had happened. “When I woke up, I took a stick of cigarette and I felt crazy. I couldn’t even imagine that I took it up to smoke in the first place. It felt like poison!” An addiction of 14 years was ended through a simple prayer on television. Three months down the line, Dikeh has remained clean from smoking.
Judging by online reaction to Tonto’s revelation, it appears her experience is not an isolated one. Many viewers of Joshua’s Emmanuel TV testified to similar experiences, including Lovemore Chibvongodze from United Kingdom who told the official T.B. Joshua Ministries Facebook Page, followed by close to 300,000 people, how his 34 year addiction to smoking and drinking alcohol ended through prayers on Emmanuel TV.
Joshua, who was recently adjudged by Paris-based magazine, ‘The Africa Report’ to be among the 50 most influential Africans, is growing increasingly popular across Africa largely due to the increase in awareness of and intrigue in Emmanuel TV.
Speaking on T.B. Joshua’s positive influence in her life, Tonto said, “I watch him every day, I write to him every time I can, I tweet on him. I think that he is a person that influences my life positively in a lot of ways just through the TV alone… I am following him because I think he is following Jesus. I just love him because he is a man of God and he has specially affected my life and my friends too.”
Ihechukwu Njoku – freelance Nigerian journalist
Posted by Editor
on August 23, 2012. Filed under LIFE & STYLE, STYLE.
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commando
August 23, 2012 at 11:31 pm
That’s the power of the Holy Spirit. Better is not good enough, the best is yet to come. TB Joshua is a man of faith. Those agaist Go and deliver him tho u r the ones who can be delivered. In Jesus Name………
Kevin says t b joshua is fake
August 23, 2012 at 11:35 pm
3 words describe tb. BOGUS POKUS PROPHET! The bible said in tha last days many will come and say there doing Gods will! But are actually decievers from the devil! Tb j is high on that satan juice!
Bwalya iwe, bwalya msosoka!
August 24, 2012 at 1:34 am
If I were her I would quit too expecially with all d criticism surrounding it. Quitting smoking is not easy just as quitting any long term addiction but if truely God has delivered her, then ALL GLORY BE TO GOD!
But please stop TALIAING for money. Its a shame!
Philip
August 24, 2012 at 3:35 am
I believe Tonto 100%, i also managed to quit my habit of 24yrs after praying along with TB Joshua on Emmanuel TV. My problem of 24yrs has been masterbating, i did this on almost everyday basis, but its now 4 months since i masterbated. I thank Jesus for this.
EMMANUELL !!!!!
Simposya T Jonathan
August 24, 2012 at 6:04 am
Its the action of faith you ve in T B Joshua and not him that healeth but yo faith as Christ Jesus stated. If the same measure of faith was expressed on any other godly person, u would receive same result. May God bless you all.
mr fuel
August 24, 2012 at 8:13 am
…DEVIL cannot be happy with how GOD is using T.B JOSHOU.
>he will make sure to use you against the work of GOD.
>the bible says you will know them matthew 24v1-35.
>by the way how do you measure him before you conclude?
~~~~GOD BLESS T.B JOSHUA~~~~
pikalolo
August 24, 2012 at 10:13 am
to me acting is more indiscent than smoking ,respectable ladies can never act in the so called nollywood..its like a prostitute saying ive been delivered from having sex without a condom by TB JOSHUA.thank God ..no more nigerian bloody movies on mobi tv
candid
August 24, 2012 at 10:29 am
spare us from, this nigeria sangoma the problem is that you are bible iliterate TB Whatever you call him can and will neva heal but its God who heal if the petiente believe now its like you guys worship Tb you mean God cant answer you unles you pray with TB thats rediculous
larry
August 24, 2012 at 10:29 am
TB Joshua is a great man of God helping human race that have problems which doctors and witchdoctors have failed to handle. So please respect prophets of God.
pikalolo
August 24, 2012 at 10:46 am
@candid..i have great respect for u,u r wise and God fearing,may God add your wisdom.amen
Kevin
August 24, 2012 at 10:47 am
Iwe if you believe in tb j. Then you are ifontini! Ulya nindoshi man of of God my foot!
nandipak
August 24, 2012 at 10:55 am
no wonder her lips are dark and swollen..yuck!
mumba
August 24, 2012 at 12:14 pm
candid and kelvin, whatever you call yourselves, its better you remain quiet than writing about something that is beyond your understanding. There is power in TB’s words, he has God given gift. Can you two heal? how many people have been delivered through you? First understand and then post your comment. My advice to you is stop commenting on anything to do with TB because the more you comment the more you invite curses in your lives. MARK MY WORDS.
KASONGO TITUS
August 24, 2012 at 12:49 pm
To God be the glory, I thank God for your life sister. May God continue to be with you and strengthen you. Do not hear from Satanic voices that tells you that you are not free. God has intervened in your case. You are a living testimony. Hallelujah.
KASONGO TITUS
August 24, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Many pipo quote what Jesus said, “you faith has made you whole.” Yes it is true, it is faith that makes pipo free. But for your faith to work, there must also be faith and Anointing in the one offering prayer for you. If not, you cannot be free. If it is only our faith, why then pipo are not free? Two believers are better than one.
KASONGO TITUS
August 24, 2012 at 12:59 pm
The bible says that anyone that prevents the flow of the holy spirit is an Antichrist. Some comments will turn against you one day. Watch your mouth.
priscilla
August 24, 2012 at 1:20 pm
From the time i started sensitizing people on how God is using TB to reach out to his people in terms of putting smiles on their faces, especially those who are always against him, my life has not been the same. I have experienced breakthrough in all areas of my life. I have been insulted before. This is my testimony. Long live TB, YOU ARE A BLESSING INDEED.
winner
August 24, 2012 at 1:21 pm
TO HELL WITH ALL THOSE WORSHIPING TUBERCULOSIS JOSHUA
priscilla
August 24, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Bro Kangwa are you around? I expect you to experience breakthrough wherever you are distance is not a barrier. I will wait for your testimony. To God be the glory.
mumba
August 24, 2012 at 1:35 pm
That is why a lot of you people will die suffering no breakthrough in your entire lives because of your own attitudes. Change for the best and God will bless you.
rashid
August 24, 2012 at 1:58 pm
thinking of stopping to watch porns as well.eish this shit is really addictive than smoking.
danny
August 24, 2012 at 1:59 pm
my bad thank God for that
kangwa kasonde
August 24, 2012 at 1:59 pm
Amen Sister Priscilla!!! Doors are opening in my life through praying along with the annointed man of God Prophet TB Joshua. May God Almighty continue blesssing him in order for him to keep on carrying out God’s Great Commission. Wishing you God’s speed in everything you do Sister.
Joe
August 24, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Kasuma akakene,kuti naka chita u bubi….ma ma ma ma…
priscilla
August 24, 2012 at 3:21 pm
I thank God for that Bro, keep praying my brother the devil is under our feet. Rejoice in the name of the Lord all ye faithful. May God continue blessing the SCOAN and his chosen ones. Amen.
Eli
August 24, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Amen!
Dumbo!!!!!!!
August 24, 2012 at 4:39 pm
Awe sure kasuma sana akakene kuti natomba, notumilomo tusuma awe mwe!.
kalulete
August 24, 2012 at 4:42 pm
WHAT ABOUT YOUR tattoes u hev jst said abt smokin
RELOADED
August 24, 2012 at 4:54 pm
@candid please show us who the real prophet is
kunda
August 24, 2012 at 5:00 pm
Thanks be to God for that soul for that faithful touch.Get connected to power of God at emmanuel tv.
pastor
August 24, 2012 at 8:46 pm
pastor kabanana the actor..kikiki
Rogku
August 24, 2012 at 9:20 pm
its working for any one who cares to believe