Tonto Dikeh, a renowned Nollywood actress and politician, has opened up about her battle with a heart condition ahead of her 38th birthday.
News About Nigeria understands that despite her medical challenges, she has expressed her strong desire and goal to live a long and healthy life, especially for the sake of her son.
In a heartfelt message shared on her social media platforms, Tonto Dikeh revealed that she has a bad heart but emphasized her unwavering determination to overcome her condition and continue living a fulfilling life.
She sees her purpose in life as being there for her son and ensuring her longevity for his sake.
The actress, who is set to celebrate her 38th birthday on June 9, has decided to forgo the traditional photo shoot and extravagant birthday party.
Instead, she plans to host a kids’ carnival as a means of celebration.
Tonto Dikeh believes that spending exorbitant amounts of money on lavish parties every year is unnecessary and prefers to redirect her resources toward meaningful celebrations that benefit others.
In a recent Instagram video shared from her gym session, Tonto Dikeh acknowledged her initial laziness but revealed that she has started exercising regularly.
Surprisingly, she noticed that her heart condition has improved in just three days of working out.
This positive development has motivated her to continue her fitness journey and prioritize her health.
She wrote:
“As part of my birthday gift to my self, have decided to LIVE A LONG LIFE by gifting me a membership to a gym.
l am a 38 years old woman with a bad heart, This is not fun, nor do I like it here but it’s my 3rd day and I can only say I breathe better, my pulse are open, my Blood is pumping and I am over all in pain.
But I have a GOAL.
I have a dream “TO LIVE A LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE FOR MY SON..
I AM AND WILL ALWAYS BE A SURGERY GIRL(LIPO AND ALL), but I realize also that all the millions I put into making my body will be a waste without Exercise and Waist trainers, Faha etc..
If you are looking for motivation today
#LET ME BE YOURS, I am the laziest woman on earth when it comes to fitness but what I have is EXTREME STRENGTH, I LOVE BEEN LAZY, it’s my comfort zone BUT I AM HERE TODAY…”
See the video below: