Breaking! Popular Nigerian actress Tonto Dikeh quits nollywood.

 

After the forthcoming governorship election, Tonto dikeh has stated that

she won't be returning to nollywood. She was announced as the running deputy governor for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in rivers state.

According to BBC pidgin,when she was asked,she won't be returning even if the party loses in the election.

After being asked if she'll completely retire from acting,she said,"I don’t like movies like that again and it’s been a long time since I acted on screen, you know.

 “I’ve acted in about two films in 10 years, I appreciate that my path started from Nollywood, it is something that I respect, but it’s not something that has been in my life.

“So even after the election, it’s not something I’ll return to, but I’ll love to contribute to the industry when I get into power,” Tonto said.

She went ahead to commend her colleagues, Funke Akindele and Banky W for their courage and participation in politics.

“It is not easy for Funke and Banky W at their level to put themselves out there to effect change because criticisms and so many things are involved.

“I believe in Funke, I believe in Banky. With them, I can hold onto something and say I believe that they have a vision for the people,” she said.