Tonto Dikeh apologises to Funke Akindele

Tonto Dikeh, a former actress who is now a politician, has apologised to Funke Akindele for missing the premiere of the latter’s film Battle on Buka Street.

Celebrities like Iyabo Ojo, Sola Sobowale, Mercy Johnson, Ruth Kadiri, Nkem Owoh, Nkechi Blessing, Peter Okoye, and Regina Chukwu graced the event in traditional attire for the Funke-directed movie’s Lagos premiere on Sunday.

In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Tonto, who had been invited to the premiere but was unable to go, expressed her regret to Funke and expressed excitement for the movie’s December 16 release.

She wrote: “Congratulations sis Sorry for not making it to the premiere of BATTLE ON BUKA STREET. My team couldn’t stop telling me how amazing the movie is and cant wait for our cinema date to go see the film!! Guys BATTLE ON BUKA STREET will start showing in cinemas nationwide from the 16 of December make show to see this movie!! Weldone Again Sis.”

Reacting in the comment section of the post, Funke wrote: “My sister. Thanks.”

Tonto was announced as the running mate of Rivers State governorship aspirant Tonte Ibraye under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a statement on Instagram on June 24.

During a recent interview with BBC Pidgin, the 36-year-old commended Funke Akindele and Banky W for their participation in politics.

She said: “it’s not easy for them being where they are and putting yourself out there to effect change because criticisms and so many things are involved. I believe in Funke, I believe in Banky. These two people… I can hold to something and say I believe that these people have a vision for the people.”