Nollywood actress and outspoken personality, Tonto Dikeh, is once again making waves online, after sharing a brutally honest life lesson.
In a recent post shared via her Instagram page, the actress-turned-politician offered a piece of advice that’s resonating deeply with Nigerians navigating life, love, and survival in today’s tough economy.
“Don’t waste time fasting and praying about something you need knowledge to solve,” she wrote, clearly speaking to those who believe that spirituality alone is enough to tackle every problem.
But it was the second slide in the same post that really struck a chord:
“Never joke with your sources of income. Love may come and go, but hunger visits every day. Take your hustle seriously because you’ll never stop paying bills in this world.”
The statement has sparked conversation online, especially among young Nigerians juggling multiple side hustles in a country where economic instability continues to hit hard.
Some interpreted her post as a call to balance spirituality with practical action, while others saw it as a subtle jab at people who abandon their responsibilities for emotional relationships or religious routines that aren’t backed by knowledge and action.
Tonto has always been known for speaking her mind, whether it’s about relationships, parenting, politics, or self-growth.
In other news, Nigerian street-hop rapper CDQ has opened up on his reason for dumping his banking career for music.
In a candid chat with The Echo Room, CDQ opened up about his life before music, revealing he once worked a bank job. His banker profession was not out of passion, but out of respect for his late father’s wishes.
Driven by a growing void inside, CDQ found himself drifting away from suits and spreadsheets into the arms of his true calling, music. This led him to resign from the job, yet his longtime friend and music producer Masterkraft didn’t abandon him, but helped pave the way.
According to CDQ, Masterkraft wasn’t just a collaborator, he was a lifesaver.
Realizing how unhappy he was in the corporate world, Masterkraft urged CDQ to give music six months of undivided attention and the rest, as they say, is history