According to Legit.ng, the often-contentious relationship between Tonto Dikeh and her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill, took a surprising turn toward peace this weekend as the duo reunited to celebrate their son King Andre’s 10th birthday in Abuja. Footage from the event shows Dikeh praising Churchill and even sharing a brief, cordial hug, a sharp departure from the years of public legal battles and social media spats that followed their 2017 divorce.
The celebration, which featured a lavish “Ben 10” themed setup, saw Dikeh leading a prayer session where she specifically acknowledged Churchill’s presence. She told guests that she loves her ex-husband “with the love of God,” signaling a potential end to their long-standing feud for the sake of their son’s milestone.
Churchill’s current wife, Rosy Meurer, also weighed in on the development, dispelling rumors of marital friction caused by the reunion. Meurer stated that she fully supported her husband’s attendance at the party, emphasizing that their priority is the well-being and happiness of the children involved.
Social media reactions have been overwhelmingly positive, with many Nigerians praising the “King Tonto” star for her maturity. After nearly a decade of “vawulence,” as fans call it, the co-parenting truce appears to be a major lifestyle shift for the veteran actress and politician.
* The Nation Newspaper (Entertainment): “Tonto Dikeh praises ex-husband Olakunle Churchill at son’s 10th birthday party… the duo were seen in a rare moment of peace.”
* PM News Nigeria (Showbiz): “Rosy Meurer responds to trolls… stating she fully supports her husband Olakunle Churchill’s reunion with his son and Tonto.”
Echotitbits take:
This is a massive PR “reset” for both Tonto and Churchill. For years, their drama was the blueprint for toxic celebrity breakups in Nigeria; this public reconciliation suggests they have finally moved into a healthy co-parenting phase. Expect to see Dikeh lean more into her “peaceful stateswoman” persona as she continues her political aspirations.
Source: Premium Times — https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/859085-he-might-not-be-a-good-husband-but-hes-an-amazing-father-tonto-dikeh-tells-ex-at-sons-10th-birthday-party.html February 23, 2026
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