Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has highlighted the role of faith, prayer, and divine guidance in healing, stating that spiritual restoration is rooted in belief in God rather than individual ability.

Speaking during a recent livestream interview, the actress responded to questions about her spiritual life and whether she intended to establish a prayer-focused platform, following growing public interest in her expressions of faith.

Addressing the suggestion that she possessed a special calling for prayer and healing, Dikeh clarified that healing does not originate from her but from God.“Yes, I can heal. God can heal. God can use anything,” she said.

She explained that the manifestation of healing is dependent on divine instruction rather than personal initiative.“It depends on what God asks me to do,” she added.

When the interviewer asked whether prayer could address common ailments such as headaches, colds, or more serious health conditions, Dikeh maintained that the outcome depends on faith and spiritual conviction.“Like from headache, cold, catar, or diseases, you know, it depends,” she stated.

She further responded to a question on whether prayer could heal fibroids, asserting that spiritual healing is not limited to religious leaders.“I think any good Christian can. Any strong believer,” she said.

Dikeh stressed that prayer and spiritual authority are not exclusive to pastors or clergy, noting that spiritual strength is built through commitment to God and adherence to Christian values.

She has confidently surrendered her entire life to God after an encounter she had with the Holy Spirit.

According to a post she shared on Instagram, the actress revealed that she was involved in sexual sin, struggling with uncontrollable anger that cost her several valuable relationships as well as depression.

But an encounter with the Holy Spirit completely brought her deliverance.

“Jesus healed me from a rage that once ruled my life. I used to have a fuse so short it could ignite a storm. I destroyed relationships, opportunities, and peace without a second thought. My anger was not power; it was pain disguised as control. But one day, I broke down and cried out like a child. I was tired of being ruled by my emotions. And El-Roi, the God who sees me, saw me. He didn’t condemn me. He covered me with mercy and completely healed me.”

“I lived in pain, breathed it, and wore it like a second skin. Depression was my closest companion, and I attempted suicide. But God said, ‘Child, get up.’ And I did. Weak, trembling, but alive,” the surrendered Tonto Dikeh wrote.

According to her, her decision to live a godly life began during her secondary school days but she eventually drifted away.

Nonetheless, she noted she has rededicated her life to God and is committed to staying true to her faith.

“I gave my life to Christ after secondary school, but I took His love for granted. Life showed me its harshest lessons, and the enemy showed me pain without mercy. That was when I ran back to my first Love. And that return has been the most beautiful and fulfilling journey of my life. I am not ashamed to say it loudly: My life belongs to God,” she wrote.

In 2023, the actress opened up about her shortcomings.

Expressing herself on her instagram page, the mother of one stated that no matter how hard she tries, she would never be as perfect as Jesus.

Tonto Dikeh admitted that she isn't perfect and didn't profess to be, adding that she is just a young woman who is still thriving and developing.

“I am not perfect. I don’t claim to be. I could never be Jesus, even if I tried. I am just a girl growing, glowing. I am just a girl growing, glowing. Happy Living and just God’s radical baby”.

Tonto Dikeh was heavily blamed for her failed marriage and other failed relationships witnessed on social media.

Ghanaian actress Priscilla Opoku Agyeman, popularly known as Ahoufe Patri, has shared why she decided to stop attending church.

In an interview on Joy Prime on May 29, 2024, Ahoufe Patri explained that she found Christians to be somewhat judgmental. She recounted being criticized by church members for her style of dressing, which she felt was excessive and ultimately led to her leaving the church.

The actress noted that these comments distracted her from her main purpose of attending church, which was to worship God. She added that if she had been warmly welcomed instead of judged, her experience might have been different.

"When people know you and you go to church, you know how our people are; it’s a little too much for me. It has happened to me twice where people commented on what I was wearing. I felt they could have approached it differently. I also felt we lost sight of the reason why I’m there—to worship God. Perhaps welcome me first," she said.

In the same year, former German and Ghanaian footballer Kevin Prince Boateng (36) was baptised in Germany and took to social media to declare Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life.

“Revelation 3:20 - And It’s up to US to open the Door or not. JESUS is The way, The truth and The life,” he wrote on Instagram, accompanied by photos of his baptism.

Boateng announced his retirement from professional football in August, following a career that spanned nearly two decades.

In a video reel posted on his Instagram page to confirm hanging his boots, Boateng explained why he decided to become a footballer.

“You become a criminal or you play football, so I choose to play football,” the former Barcelona and AC Milan star said.

“I was always special from the first moment, and I knew it. I was my biggest rival all the time. There’s no one else who can be my rival.

“Because no one is like me, no one thinks like me, and no one has emotions like me. It’s just me and myself. I had to learn that, as well, talent is nothing without hard work.”

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Born in Berlin, West Germany, Boateng's football journey began in Hertha Berlin's youth ranks, and he eventually made his way into the senior team in 2005. Despite his modest beginnings, he went on to represent some of Europe's top clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, Borussia Dortmund, and AC Milan.

Boateng's impressive career also saw him don the jerseys of AC Milan, Schalke 04, Barcelona, Fiorentina, and Monza, before returning to Hertha Berlin for a final stint.

Throughout his career, Boateng amassed an impressive collection of trophies, including Serie A, Coppa Italia, Supercoppa Italiana, DFB Pokal, and La Liga titles.

On the international stage, he proudly represented Ghana at the 2010 and 2014 World Cups, earning a total of 15 caps and scoring two goals for his national team.