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Tonto Dike Turns Preacher …Dumps Nollywood
Nollywood’s controversial actress, Tonto Dike may have dumped the movie industry as she took to her instagram page to preach to her fans about God’s love for his people.
Dike’s action is coming less than 24 hours after the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) threatened to sanction her over ‘bad behaviour concerning her marriage.
However, Tonto Dike in her Sunday morning sermon urged fans to always trust the word of God as it has never failed.
Read Tonto Dike’s sermon in full;
Good morning beautiful people of God, Here’s (ROR) take him at his word, as for God, his way is perfect, the word of the Lord is tried, he is a buckler to all those that trust in Him (Pslm 18.30) one of the things that you have to learn to do as a Christian is to take God at His Word. There’re lots of Christians who probably have never been taught to do this.
Many somehow have learnt to disbelieve God from the experience of their environment. We live in a world where we are exposed to all kinds of material and information that tend to instill fear, doubt and unbelief. For example when children grow up in an environment where people generally don’t keep to their word, it affects their mentality.
Imagine a society where politicians are known to make promises which they never keep, such an environment will breed people who find it different to trust, and believe anything, people have increasingly lost meaning because not many understand the integrity of words, but it is not so with. God. His word has integrity. His word is infallible, you can take your life on it.
“Maybe it’s a health situation, the word guarantees your divine health, there’s no need to cry and beg God for healing. He already gave you something better than healing, His life in you, Christ in you. That’s you right and assurance for divine health.
Romans 810 says. If Christ is in you although your body be dead because of sin, the spirit gives it life because of righteousness”. Train your spirit to trust God and take Him at His word.
Some of her fans reacted negatively to her sermon calling her an absolute hypocrite, while few others described her action as scam one of them wrote: Aunty believe it or not, you be scam you go preach, quote bible passage and in the afternoon you act so toxic…”.
The Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine is a prestigious accolade awarded by Thomas Jefferson University, recognising outstanding individuals.
The actress was honoured with the Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine by Thomas Jefferson University in America in recognition of her outstanding contributions to social activism and impact through her work.
This remarkable achievement, they said, highlights her dedication to societal well-being and marks her as the first Black recipient of this distinguished award.
The Tide Entertainment reports that the Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine is a prestigious accolade awarded by Thomas Jefferson University, recognising individuals who have made significant contributions to the medical field, promoting scientific discovery and advancements.
Named after Lennox K. Black, a Canadian manufacturing executive known for his philanthropic efforts and service on various boards, including Thomas Jefferson University, the prize celebrates excellence in medical innovation and global contribution to health and medicine.
The actress is renowned for her activism and impactful work in areas concerning women’s health and rights, including her efforts to combat issues like fistula and gender-based violence.
According to the award organisers she has been instrumental in bringing about social change through her films and campaigns. They added that her work extends beyond borders, affecting lives and policies internationally, embodying the spirit of the Lennox K. Black International Prize.
On receiving the award, Stephanie expressed her gratitude and reaffirmed her commitment to using her platform for social good.
“This recognition goes beyond me; it is for all the women and girls fighting for a healthier, safer world. It amplifies our message and our work. It strengthens my resolve to continue advocating for gender equality, social justice, and improved maternal and reproductive health in Africa,” she said
Susan Aldunge, Interim President of Thomas Jefferson University, admired the actress, saying, ‘‘Your ability to educate while humbly addressing the cultural obstacles impeding progress for young women is commendable. Your intelligent, personal take on the necessary human rights changes has deeply impacted all lucky to encounter you. Congratulations once more on this well-deserved award and the acknowledgement of your efforts.’”
Ms Aldunge further said that Thomas Jefferson University, a leader in medical education and research, hosts the award to underscore its mission of improving lives through innovation in health care.
‘‘The university is proud to honour Stephanie Linus, whose work aligns with Jefferson’s values of creativity, collaboration, and compassion in pursuing excellence in medicine and beyond.
“Awarding the Lennox K. Black International Prize to Stephanie Linus celebrates her achievements and signals a broader recognition of the importance of social activism in medicine and health,” she added.
“Her pioneering efforts continue to inspire and effect change, paving the way for a healthier, more equitable world’’.
Stephanie, who was named Chairperson of the Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) for the Best International Feature Film (IFF) category of the Oscars in August 2023, is best known for her 2015 advocacy movie ‘Dry’, which tells the story of a 13-year-old girl whose parents marry her off to a 60-year-old man, with devastating consequences.
Ilebaye’s revelation came just after Phyna had publicly called out the organizers for withholding some of her prizes.
Phyna, who revealed this to Newsmen insinuated that Ilebaye broke the gender code by announcing that she got her full prize money.
She also stressed that she would continue to demand for her balance, stating that she worked hard for the money during the show’s 72-day duration.
“I believe I should at least get what I worked so hard for 72 days. You all suddenly remembered your alert screenshots and IG Live………… Common……one among others is 1BTC which is over 80m in today’s market.
“To those who got their money in full
I’m happy for you. As a poor man’s child, let me ask for my money and other items remaining.,” She added.
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