STAR ACTRESS TONTO DIKEH REVEALS HER TOP SECRETS TO NIGERIAFILMS.COM
The name Tonto Dikeh is very synonymous in Nollywood to lots of controversies. Since her debut on our TV screen in 2006, where she was the first runner-up in The Next Movie Star TV reality, show she has always stayed high in the game through controversies.
In this interview with Osaremen Ehi James of NigeriaFilms.Com, this actress with a huge tattoo on her back revealed lots of her secrets to NigeriaFilms.Com and many other issues. Enjoy.
What made you organize a party for some exceptional children
The idea was brought to me by Seun Oloketuyi, and I appreciated it because it, made me reflect back on my childhood, when my dad always rewarded us after passing our exams. So I felt I should bring back that culture knowing that not all parents can reward their children. It is just a way to show that there are people out there who appreciate children who have passed their exams and would want to reward such children. For those who won scholarship or got gifts they would look forward to next year, and for those who couldn't make it, they would want to sit up in school to make it here next year.
Have you been doing this before
It is just very shameful that this is the first time I am doing this in Nigeria. I have been doing this ever since I became the known Tonto Dikeh, but secretly and not in Nigeria.
Why outside Nigeria before now
I don't need a crown to do good for my people, it is my heart. I always tell people something, I don't live my life for humans. The next man might condemn me, but the God I serve will not. I do what I do for Him and not humans. I don't care what people say about me. I could give 100 kids 100 scholarships, it won't shake me financially. i am doing it the way God directed me.
You are taking these children to the best schools, what happens with the school fees after the scholarship runs out, especially where such parents can't afford such
I have more plans for them. I provide a means for them or might continue the scholarship with the children.
How far would you go with the scholarship
I don't care how long I can continue this, as long as I have the grace, time and strength, I would continue it.
Why did you tag the children 'Exceptional Children'
I am not just gathering any kind of children to come celebrate with me. For my birthday, I did with the less privilege and I enjoyed it. Those I an targeting with this are those who did academically well in school.
So, what criteria were chosen for these kids
The kids here came 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions in their schools.
