Controversial Nigerian actress turned politician, Tonto Dikeh has announced that she is leaving the movie industry permanently, to focus on politics.
The mothe- of-one is the African Democratic Congress (ADC) deputy governorship candidate for Rivers State.
The thespian disclosed her decision to quit Nollywood during a recent interview with BBC News Pidgin after being asked if she had completely retired from acting or planned to return after her run in politics.
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She said: “I’ve done like two films in 10 years, so you can’t tell me I’m still in the industry. I would always appreciate that it was the industry that my path started from, that my shine started from, it is something that I respect, but it’s not something that has been in my life for a while now. So even after the election, it is not something I plan on bringing back.”
Opining on her fellow entertainers like Funke Akindele and Banky W, who are running in the coming election, Tonto commended them.
The movie star said; “it’s not easy for them being where they are and putting yourself out there to effect change, because criticisms and so many things are involved.”
Banky W is running House of Representatives seat in Eti-Osa constituency, Lagos.
Funke Akindele is running as deputy governorship candidate in Lagos. Bothe of them are members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
“I believe in Funke, I believe in Banky. These two people… I can hold to something and say I believe that these people have a vision for the people,” Tonto added.
Tonto likened her chance of winning to that of the duel between biblical David and Goliath, saying “anything can happen.”
