In a series of posts uploaded to her verified Instagram account @tontolet, Nollywood actress turned evangelist Tonto Dikeh announced the official launching of her church ministry.
The ministry, named New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle (NWPT), is described as an interdenominational altar dedicated to spiritual revival. Dikeh shared service times, venue details, and poster graphics inviting followers to attend gatherings.
The announcement sparked extensive discussions online regarding her ongoing transition from mainstream acting to full-time ministry leadership. Dikeh reaffirmed her commitment to public ministry work regardless of online criticism.
Reporting on the launch, Legit.ng noted the mixed public reaction across social media platforms, stating that the launch of “New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle stirred widespread conversation across social media”. Concurrently, PM News Nigeria detailed the physical setup of the gathering, quoting Dikeh’s official flyer release that invited worshippers to “an interdenominational altar for believers hungry for revival”.
Dikeh’s formal move into ministry establishment reflects a growing trend of Nigerian entertainment personalities founding religious institutions. Observers will watch how her high celebrity visibility influences church attendance and her future Nollywood involvement.
Source: @tontolet on Instagram — https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1724143-actress-turned-evangelist-tonto-dikeh-launches-ministry-shares-gathering-location-details/, August 9, 2026
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