- – While some praised Tonto for taking on the role of both parents, others questioned the appropriateness of her self-proclamation as a father.
- – Tonto’s post ignited a debate on social media, with some users expressing disagreement and others applauding her efforts and pivotal role as a single parent.
- – The controversy surrounding Tonto’s Father’s Day post has brought attention to societal expectations surrounding parental roles and gender norms.
![Tonto Dikeh posed in a shoot with her both hands on the head. Tonto posed in front of a shopping complex with her son King Andre.](https://i0.wp.com/validupdates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/img_20240616_1238125741670998928771852.jpg?resize=755%2C422&ssl=1)
In a move that has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh took to her Instagram page to celebrate herself as a father on Father’s Day, June 16th.
The actress, who has been a single mother since her divorce from her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill, in 2017, expressed pride in the dual role she plays in her family and the endless love she gives to her son, King Andre.
Tonto’s post read, “Happy Father’s Day to me! Celebrating the strength, love, and dedication I bring to my family each day. I’m proud of the dual role I play and the endless love I give. Here’s to me and all the amazing women and men making a difference! Grateful to God for resources, blessings, good health, and love.. #MAMADEPAPA.”
Mixed reactions on social media
The actress’s decision to celebrate herself as a father on Father’s Day has sparked a mixed reaction from her followers on social media. While some have praised her for taking on the responsibility of both parents, others have questioned the appropriateness of her self-proclamation as a father.
One commenter, @onyinyenzelu, expressed their disagreement, saying, “How ???????? Taken responsibility of your child or children did not give you that fatherhood mummy!! Please.” This sentiment was echoed by several other users who felt that Tonto’s role as a single mother did not equate to her being a father.
However, other reactions in the comment section applauded Tonto’s efforts and celebrated her for the pivotal role she plays in her son’s life. Many praised her for her strength, dedication, and the endless love she provides as a single parent.
Tonto’s controversial marital status
The controversy surrounding Tonto’s Father’s Day post comes in the wake of her tumultuous relationship history. After the birth of her son King Andre in February 2016, Tonto and her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill, separated and ultimately divorced in July 2017. In 2019, Churchill remarried the Gambian-born Nigerian actress Rosaline Meurer, with whom he now shares a son.
As the debate continues on social media, Tonto’s decision to celebrate herself as a father on Father’s Day has once again thrust the actress into the spotlight, highlighting the complexities and societal expectations surrounding parental roles and gender norms.
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