“May We Not Work Like Elephants, Eat Like Rats”: Tonto Dikeh Writes Over Hardship in Nigeria

“May We Not Work Like Elephants, Eat Like Rats”: Tonto Dikeh Writes Over Hardship in Nigeria

  • Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has penned a note to encourage her fans not to be discouraged because of the current state of things in the country
  • The actress said while world all live in is filled with chaos and uncertainty, people should not give up on themselves
  • The mother of one added that the situation is affecting everyone, as both the rich and the poor have been wailing

Nollywood actress and politician Tonto Dikeh has written an emotional message to her fans about the state of the country and the best way to handle things.

According to her, both the rich and the poor are affected by the current situation in the country.

She lamented the trend of people who go to school to study medicine but ended up as hairdressers or food sellers upon graduation.

Tonto Dikeh encourages fan on social media
Tonto Dikeh encourages fans on social media. Photo credit: @tontolet
Source: Instagram

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In her note, Dikeh stated that the system in Nigeria is built to work against people as their hard work, efforts, income, and mental health are affected by the happenings in the country.

While ending her note, she said despite the trying time, people do not look like what they have been through. She thanked God for his mercy over her life.

See her post here:

Fans react to Tonto Dikeh's post

Reactions have trailed the post made by the Nollywood actress. Here are some of the comments below.

@chef_ivyjones1:

"May we not work like an elephant and eat like a rat.. Everything will come to us with ease in Jesus Might name _Amen."

@salome_global_servic:

"It's really so pathetic. If one should think through what is happening to us in this country, it will end in death. May God see us through #justiceformohbad #justiceformohbad."

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@rozyp5630chaika:

"You can say that again King T ."

@nawtikid:

"reality. Exhausted i won’t even lie."

@that_turban_girl:

"I agree, find a balance

@__onyinyye:

"Happy new week my beautiful Kingy."

@princessdaizy:

"Thank you for the reminder."

@pikingodfavoured

"Pure truth.:

@jemimakatuka:

"Well said ma ."

@ademidun_titilayo:

"Hmmm people are going through a lot ."

Tonto Dikeh says she sometimes feels her son is an adult

Legit.ng had earlier reported that Dikeh shared a touching video of her son, King Andre, helping her in the kitchen.

The elated mother stated that she sometimes feels her son is an adult with how he helps with chores.

Many fans gushed over the video and applauded her for excelling in raising a well-behaved child.

Source: Legit.ng

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