“I Acted For Just 4 Years, Yet I’m Unforgettable”- Tonto Dikeh

• Tonto Dikeh, a Nollywood actress, shares insights into her personal life, education, and career.
• She is a trained Petrochemical Engineer, which surprises many fans who know her primarily for her acting.
• Dikeh studied Petrochemical Engineering at Rivers State University, previously known as Rivers State University of Science and Technology.

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has shared insights into her personal life, education, and career, giving fans a rare look beyond the headlines and controversies.

The mother of one revealed that she is a trained Petrochemical Engineer, surprising many who primarily know her for her acting and public life. She studied Petrochemical Engineering at Rivers State University, formerly known as Rivers State University of Science and Technology.

Tonto explained that although this fact has been part of her biography for years, it rarely receives attention because most focus has been on her career in entertainment.

She also reflected on her brief foray into politics, recalling her 2022 run as the deputy governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress in Rivers State alongside Tonte Ibraye for the 2023 elections. While their ticket did not win, her political involvement drew widespread attention.

The actress emphasized that she only acted for a short period and does not consider herself an actress. She credited her strong personality for making her unforgettable despite her brief time in the film industry.

Tonto wrote:

“Did you all know I am a pet/Chemical engineer by profession? Ex deputy Deputy Gubernatorial Candidate rivers state 2023? And I acted for only 4years but coconut head carried me through to be unforgettable in the grand scheme of things. I acted for only 4years. I am not an actress.”

Tonto Dikeh gained fame in Nollywood in the late 2000s with movies like Holy Cross, quickly becoming one of the most talked-about actresses of her time.

In recent years, she has reduced her acting roles and shifted her focus to business, charitable initiatives, and social advocacy.