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Churchill Expresses Joy as Dikeh Reconciliation Ends Bitter Feud

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9 months ago

January 26, 2026

Olakunle Churchill speaks on reconciliation with Tonto Dikeh, expressing joy after reconnecting with their son, King Andre

Businessman Olakunle Churchill, former husband of Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh, has spoken publicly about their reconciliation, expressing deep gratitude after reconnecting with their son, King Andre, for the first time in years.

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The reconciliation, announced by Dikeh on Saturday, brought an end to a decade-long public feud between the former couple, whose separation had been marked by prolonged legal and social media disputes.

In a post shared on Instagram on Sunday, Churchill revealed that his son recently called him for the first time and addressed him as “Daddy”, an experience he described as profoundly emotional.

“I was pleasantly surprised when I received a call from my son, King Andre, for the first time,” Churchill wrote.

“Hearing him call me ‘Daddy’ was deeply touching and a reminder that what God cannot do does not exist.”

Churchill attributed the resolution of the long-running conflict to faith, forgiveness and personal growth, saying the reconciliation had ushered in a new chapter defined by peace and mutual respect.

“Faith has a way of bringing clarity, humility, and peace,” he said. “Forgiveness has paved the way for a new chapter, and we are moving forward with a sense of peace and mutual respect.”

He also praised Dikeh for her role in raising their son and affirmed his commitment to responsible co-parenting rooted in care, respect and understanding.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to be back in my son’s life,” Churchill said. “Thank you to the amazing mother of my son, Tonto Dikeh, for doing a good job.”

Churchill and Dikeh were married in 2015 before their union ended two years later.

Although the marriage produced their son, it was followed by years of public disagreements, including a highly publicised exchange on social media in 2020.

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Observers say the Churchill Dikeh reconciliation marks a powerful personal and emotional turning point, offering a rare example of reconciliation and shared responsibility in the public eye.

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I Bleached My Skin to Get Movie Roles — Nollywood Actress Habibat Jinadu

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2 days ago

October 30, 2026

Mariam Balogun

Nollywood actress Habibat Jinadu has revealed that she bleached her skin in order to secure movie roles, saying dark-skinned and slim actresses often struggled to get opportunities in the industry.

Speaking in an interview with BBC Yoruba, Jinadu explained that she felt compelled to change her appearance to advance her career.

“I bleached my skin because if you were dark-skinned, then you would not get a role. Also, if you were not chubby but slim, you would not get a role. So, I went ahead, bleached my skin and started expecting to get roles. And indeed, I started getting roles,” she said.

She added that the change in her complexion made it difficult for people to recognise her outside film sets.

“But people could not recognise me any longer. If I stepped out to buy something, people would go like, ‘You look familiar,’ ‘You look like an actress,’ and all sorts. I was not happy with it, but I kept on pushing,” she said.

Jinadu further disclosed that she began sustaining injuries and skin tears from minor bruises while working on movie sets. She eventually stopped bleaching her skin after becoming pregnant in 2023.

Her comments have reignited discussions about colourism and beauty standards in Nollywood.