Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has shared an emotional testimony about how her son’s prayer and faith played a pivotal role in her reconciliation with her ex‑husband and the father of her child, Olakunle “Churchill” Churchill, ending a decade of conflict and bitterness.
For more than ten years, Tonto says she endured a painful separation from her former husband, marked by public disputes, personal struggles, and the heartache of raising their son, King Andre, without his father present in his life. During this period, the intense public scrutiny only added to her emotional burden. The turning point, Tonto revealed, came during a 21‑day fasting and prayer programme at her church. As part of the practice, she and her son were asked to write down things they wanted and didn’t want. She encouraged her son to write his own prayer points and later placed them on the altar. It was then that she read his prayer asking God to help with the issue of his passport ,which she had previously told him was held by the embassy, but was actually in his father’s possession.
Miraculously, two days after this prayer exercise, Churchill reached out, offering to release every document their son needed, including his passport. Tonto says she felt led by the Holy Spirit to trust his sincerity, which opened the door to calm communication between them for the first time in years.
The moment of truth came when Tonto finally explained to her son, in age‑appropriate terms, what had happened between her and his father. Her son then asked a question that changed her heart: “Mommy, have you forgiven him?” Before she could answer, he told her he had already forgiven his father. It was a moment that helped her release years of bitterness and begin to pray for her ex‑husband’s healing.
This emotional breakthrough ,sparked by a child’s prayer and his capacity to forgive , led Tonto to reconcile with Churchill, allowing both parents to focus on co‑parenting their son with respect and love. The restoration of peace in their family was widely shared on social media, with Tonto describing the reconciliation as a divine restoration and a testimony of hope for others dealing with long‑standing conflicts.
About The Author
