Nollywood actress turned politician, Tonto Dikeh has showered praises on her colleague, Nkechi Blessing.
Sharing Nkechi’s Valentine-themed birthday photos on Instagram, Tonto hailed her as one of the best people she has ever known. She called her a “real gee” and prayed for her to keep growing, shining, and spreading love.
“Happy birthday to one of the best people I have known. @nkechiblessingsunday You a real Gee fam, Keep growing Keep shining, Keep loving booooo.”
It is worth noting that Tonto and Nkechi bonded in 2022 amid the latter’s turbulent breakup with her ex-politician boyfriend, Opeyemi Falegan.
When Nkechi announced her split from Opeyemi Falegan and revealed that she had been the one financially supporting him throughout their relationship, Tonto, who had faced a similar ordeal with her ex-husband, Churchill, rallied behind her with love and encouragement.
Tonto was not only supportive but also entertained by how fiercely Nkechi took on her ex. Admitting she once thought she was the wildest at handling breakups, she gave Nkechi credit for taking things to another level. In response, Nkechi proudly declared that her “craziness” was inbuilt.
Their bond deepened when Nkechi, in turn, offered Tonto hope after her own heartbreak with Delta State politician Prince Kpokpogri. Seeing that Tonto was reluctant to give love another chance, Nkechi reassured her that true and lasting love would find her. She urged Tonto not to be afraid, reminding her that God saw her heart and would not let her down again.
When Tonto later ran for deputy governor of Rivers State, Nkechi fiercely defended her. Addressing critics, she called out Nigerians for demanding change yet attacking Tonto for taking bold political steps. She pointed out that many of the harshest trolls were jealous women and publicly declared her unwavering support for Tonto’s ambition.