According to Legit.ng, Nollywood actress turned evangelist Tonto Dikeh has officially launched her independent ministry, New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle (NWPT), in Abuja. The media personality announced that the gathering is designed as an interdenominational altar focused on spiritual revival and consecration rather than a conventional church.
The weekly fellowship sessions are scheduled to hold every Friday evening at the Omini Grand Hotel in the Jabi district of the Federal Capital Territory. Dikeh shared the vision statement online, stating her goal to build a global community of believers operating in purity and spiritual power.
The announcement has triggered intense debates across social media, drawing contrasting reactions from fans and critics regarding celebrity-led religious institutions.
Pulse Nigeria highlighted the transition, reporting that “Nollywood star turned Evangelist Tonto Dikeh launches Christian Prayer Ministry in Abuja,” which quickly became a major topic across online platforms. Meanwhile, Vanguard News noted that “the actress announced her weekly Abuja gathering as an interdenominational altar for believers,” emphasizing her ongoing shift from film and politics into full-time ministry work.
Echotitbits take: Tonto Dikeh’s move from screen stardom and political campaigns to ministry leadership reflects a growing trend of African entertainment figures leveraging their personal brand power in religious spaces. Given her massive following, the fellowship is likely to pull substantial physical and online crowds, but she will face persistent public scrutiny over her long-term intentions and doctrinal authority.
Source: Legit.ng — https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1724143-actress-turned-evangelist-tonto-dikeh-launches-ministry-shares-gathering-location-details/, August 10, 2026
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