‘My Anger, Depression, and Broken Relationships Nearly Consumed Me’ — Tonto Dikeh Opens Up About 7 Ways the Holy Spirit Healed Her

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has shared a deeply personal reflection on the seven areas in which the Holy Spirit brought healing into her life.

Writing on Instagram, she revealed the battles she faced and the transformation she experienced through her faith.

The actress admitted that anger once controlled her, affecting her relationships, opportunities, and inner peace. She described it not as strength, but as pain masked as control.

“7 Things the Holy Spirit Healed Me From
1) ANGER
Jesus healed me from a rage that once ruled my life.
I used to have a fuse so short it could ignite a storm. I destroyed relationships, opportunities, and peace without a second thought. My anger was not power; it was pain disguised as control.
But one day, I broke down and cried out like a child. I was tired of being ruled by my emotions. And El-Roi, the God who sees me, saw me. He didn’t condemn me. He covered me with mercy and completely healed me.

Now I walk lighter.
Not because life stopped testing me, but because the Spirit taught me that peace is stronger than rage, and silence can carry more authority than shouting ever could.”

Tonto also opened up about her struggles with emotional pain and depression, including a suicide attempt. She described how God’s intervention helped her rise from those dark moments.

“2) PAIN
I lived in it, breathed it, and wore it like a second skin.
Hurt people truly do hurt people, and I was both the wound and the weapon.
Depression was my closest companion, and I attempted suicide.
But God said, ‘Child, get up.’
And I did. Weak, trembling, but alive.

Now, when I see people acting from a place of pain, I don’t judge them. I intercede for them.
Because I know what it feels like to lose yourself trying to survive.
I also know what it means to be found by grace.
If you see me smiling now, living with joy & calmness, please understand that I fought to be here.
The Holy Spirit and I worked for this peace.
So don’t envy the glow. Seek the God who lit it.”

She also reflected on her spiritual journey and her renewed relationship with God.

“3) MY WALK WITH El-ROI
I gave my life to Christ after secondary school, but I took His love for granted.
Life showed me its harshest lessons, and the enemy showed me pain without mercy.
That was when I ran back to my first Love.
And that return has been the most beautiful and fulfilling journey of my life.
I am not ashamed to say it loudly: My life belongs to God. I enjoy learning every day from him and moving in his Grace.”