I joined cults, operated, worked with demons — Tonto Dikeh recounts past life

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has shared a striking testimony at a church gathering in Tanzania, opening up about her previous involvement in occult practices.

Speaking at the 2026 Women of Fire Prayer conference, Dikeh encouraged attendees to see her life as evidence of God’s enduring faithfulness.

“He came to deliver and help me,” she declared.

The 40-year-old actress spoke about her past, saying she was once deeply immersed in a worldly life where she “operated and worked for demons”.

She credited God for rescuing her from that phase, stating, “He dragged me out of hell” and freed her from spiritual bondage.

“If you have ever doubted God, just look at me. If you have ever doubted the grace of God, look at me. If you have ever doubted the love of God, look at me. If you have ever doubted that God can heal, look at me. There are some people that God goes into hell and drags them out. He does not care about what you have been through or what you have done,” she said.

Dikeh highlighted the contrast between her former life and her present reality, describing a journey from darkness to faith.

“From a drug addict to an altar that praises God. From a devil worshipper to a woman who will pray to God with fire,” she said.

“In the midst of trying to navigate life. In the wicked world that I came from. I have put my hands in so much dirt. So many filthy things. I have joined cults. Operated and worked for the demons so hard. I know who he is. I know he does not have anything over me anymore. And today God said no. He said I will come back and clean you up.”

The testimony adds to a series of public reflections by the actress, who has previously opened up about her experiences with sexual immorality, anger, addiction, and other struggles since embracing her faith.

She has also remained active in ministry, recently conducting a deliverance session for a female secondary school student.

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