Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has stirred reactions online after celebrating controversial socialite Bobrisky with a ₦2 million birthday gift and an emotional tribute describing him as one of the most dependable people in her life.
Dikeh shared the birthday message on Instagram on Tuesday, where she referred to Bobrisky as her “brother,” “anchor” and a dependable presence who had stood by her at a difficult point in her life.
She accompanied the tribute with a ₦2 million cheque, which she jokingly described as “breakfast money” for the birthday celebrant.
In the lengthy message, the actress recalled a moment when she needed Bobrisky’s support and told him it was “time for war.”
According to Dikeh, Bobrisky did not ask questions about the situation or hesitate to stand by her.
She said his response at the time was: “How far are we going to fight?”
Dikeh described the response as an example of the kind of loyalty that she considers rare and irreplaceable.
She also referred to Bobrisky as the “finest, most reliable man” she had known before ending the tribute with: “This is BOB MY FRIEND IN WHOM I AM PLEASED.”
The choice of words quickly became a major talking point among users who reacted to the Instagram post.
Several reactions centred on Dikeh’s repeated description of Bobrisky as a “man” and “brother”, while others focused on the strength of their friendship and her willingness to publicly celebrate him.
The tribute, however, attracted attention for more than the cash gift and expressions of friendship.
Some social media users focused on Dikeh’s repeated use of male pronouns and words such as “man” and “brother” while referring to Bobrisky. Others concentrated on the actress’s decision to publicly reaffirm her friendship with him.
Several reactions centred on Dikeh’s repeated description of Bobrisky as a “man” and “brother”, while others focused on the strength of their friendship and her willingness to publicly celebrate him.
One user, @veryblackmanofph, wrote: “I am satisfied ‘brother’ and ‘man.’ God bless him for us 🙏🏼.”
Another user, @avalon_of_imo, asked: “Hope she will not reject it for misgendering her.”
Reacting to the actress’s loyalty, @lash.cribng wrote: “One thing I love Tonto is her loyalty to those she loves… She wouldn’t deny you even in a new crowd… I pray Bob will find his way to Christ soon. Jesus loves him and we do as well… one day the kingdom of heaven will celebrate on his behalf.”
@wuraola_arik also highlighted the importance of standing by people during difficult periods, writing: “Automatically, you will always remember who was there when you needed help. Who stood by you when others left. Who fought that dangerous battle with you.”
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Another commenter, @evelyn_omosigho, wrote: “I have no doubt, never met him…buh with his social media posts you would tell bob is a good person.”
A further reaction came from @preciousstone__foods, who simply wrote: “Lead him to christ ❤️❤️.”
Bobrisky responded briefly to the tribute, writing: “Thank you mama
The public celebration came against the background of the long-running friendship between Dikeh and Bobrisky. Their relationship has previously featured prominently on social media, with Bobrisky publicly describing Dikeh as a close friend and expressing his loyalty to her during difficult periods.
Dikeh’s latest post has therefore drawn attention not only to the ₦2 million birthday gesture but also to the actress’s description of the bond she shares with the celebrant.
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