Tonto Dikeh Gifts Bobrisky ₦2m on His Birthday, Calls Him Her Brother

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has celebrated controversial socialite Bobrisky on his birthday with an emotional tribute and a ₦2 million cash gift.

Dikeh described Bobrisky as her “brother”, “anchor” and one of the most dependable people in her life. She also presented him with a ₦2 million cheque, which she referred to as “breakfast money” for the birthday celebrant.

In a lengthy message shared on Instagram, the actress recalled how Bobrisky stood by her during a difficult period in her life. She said that when she told him it was “time for war”, he did not hesitate before asking how far they were going to fight.

Dikeh said the willingness to stand by a friend without hesitation was rare and something she deeply valued in their relationship.

She ended the tribute with the words: “This is BOB MY FRIEND IN WHOM I AM PLEASED.” Bobrisky responded to the birthday message by thanking the actress.

The tribute also generated discussion on social media because Dikeh repeatedly referred to Bobrisky using male pronouns and terms including “man” and “brother”. Some users focused on the wording, while others praised the actress for remaining loyal to her friendship.

One user, @veryblackmanofph, expressed approval of Dikeh’s description of Bobrisky, while another commenter, @avalon_of_imo, questioned whether Bobrisky would object to the references.

Other users focused on Dikeh’s loyalty, with @lash.cribng praising her for standing by people she cares about. Another commenter, @wuraola_arik, said people often remember those who supported them during difficult moments.

The birthday tribute comes as another public display of the longstanding friendship between Dikeh and Bobrisky, with the actress using the occasion to publicly celebrate the socialite and recall the support she said he gave her.