Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh on Sunday unveiled a new spiritual movement, the New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle (NWPT). This initiative marks a significant shift in her public life, focusing on spiritual leadership and community building. The NWPT aims to be an interdenominational altar and a global movement for consecrated believers.
Dikeh announced the development via her Instagram page, describing NWPT as a place for those seeking genuine revival and transformation. The movement draws inspiration from the biblical passage in Mark 2:22, which speaks about putting new wine into new wineskins. This scripture underpins the movement's philosophy of embracing new spiritual experiences.
This launch fits into a broader trend of public figures engaging in spiritual and philanthropic endeavors in Ghana and Nigeria. Such movements often attract significant followings, influencing social and moral discourse. The involvement of celebrities can amplify these messages, reaching a wider audience than traditional religious institutions.
The NWPT's vision is to achieve a global awakening of consecrated believers operating in God's power and purity. It seeks to transform nations and establish the Kingdom of Christ on Earth. This ambitious goal highlights the movement's intent to have a far-reaching impact beyond spiritual gatherings.
The mission of NWPT is to build an interdenominational altar for prayer, revival, and apostolic training. This training will equip watchmen, activate spiritual gifts, and drive soul-winning efforts. It also aims to deliver total freedom to the captive through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Dikeh clarified that NWPT is not a conventional church but an intense gathering of those consecrated and equipped for God. She described it as a community of people set apart, refined by His presence, and commissioned to advance His Kingdom. This distinction emphasizes the movement's focus on specialized spiritual development rather than general congregational worship.
The announcement comes months after Dikeh began signing many of her posts as “Ada El-Roi.” She also became active in Pastor Jerry Eze’s NSPPD community, indicating a deepening of her spiritual journey. These changes were accompanied by widely reported shifts in her dressing and public lifestyle, reflecting her personal transformation.
In December 2025, Dikeh shared a public testimony about her deliverance from smoking, alcohol addiction, masturbation, and prolonged anger issues. She delivered this testimony during a service at Streams of Joy International Church. Dikeh revealed she started smoking at age 13, attributing her healing from these struggles to divine intervention.
The actress, who ventured into politics in 2022 as a governorship running mate in Rivers State, has had a prominent public profile. Earlier in 2026, she reflected on her turbulent marriage to her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill, ten years after their public separation. The couple later reconciled publicly, ending their long-running feud, showcasing her journey through personal and public challenges.
The establishment of NWPT signifies Dikeh's commitment to her spiritual path and her desire to lead others in a similar direction. The movement holds weekly fellowships every Friday by 6:00 pm. This regular schedule provides a consistent platform for its members to engage in spiritual activities and training. The impact of such celebrity-led spiritual movements on Ghana's social and religious landscape will be a key area to observe.