Popular Nigerian actress and politician Tonto Dikeh has officially announced the launch of a new Christian fellowship in Abuja, known as New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle (NWPT).
She disclosed the development in a post on her Facebook page, where she introduced NWPT as an interdenominational altar, spiritual home and global movement focused on prayer, revival and spiritual transformation.
In her announcement, the actress described the gathering as a community of believers seeking what she called the “raw power, purity, and presence of God.” She said the initiative was established for people who desire a deeper Christian experience and are unwilling to settle for what she described as “lukewarm Christianity.”
Dikeh based the identity of the initiative on the biblical passage in Mark 2:22, which uses the imagery of new wine and old wineskins. The actress presented the scripture as part of the foundation for NWPT and its emphasis on renewal, spiritual growth and transformation.
According to the vision statement published by Dikeh, the initiative seeks to promote a global awakening of consecrated believers who will operate in what she described as the power, purity and presence of God. The broader objective, she said, is to contribute to the transformation of nations and the advancement of the Kingdom of Christ.
The mission of New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle includes establishing an interdenominational platform for prayer, revival and what Dikeh described as apostolic training. The initiative also seeks to equip believers for spiritual responsibilities, encourage the exercise of spiritual gifts and promote evangelism and soul winning.
Dikeh further stated that NWPT would focus on helping people seeking spiritual freedom through the power of the Holy Spirit. The description of the initiative places considerable emphasis on prayer, spiritual preparation and a commitment to what its organisers describe as the purposes of God.
In a notable part of the announcement, Dikeh clarified that she does not describe NWPT simply as a conventional church. Instead, she called it “an intense gathering” of people who are consecrated and equipped for what she described as God’s purposes.
She added that the people associated with the gathering would be “set apart, refined by His presence, and commissioned to advance His Kingdom.” The description has drawn attention online, particularly because of Dikeh’s profile as a well-known figure in Nigeria’s entertainment and public space.
According to the details released by the actress, the fellowship will hold every Friday at 6:00 p.m. in Abuja. The venue listed is Omini Grand Hotel, formerly Alexis Hotel, upstairs by Masalachi Junction, Jabi, Federal Capital Territory.
Two contact were also included in Dikeh’s announcement for individuals seeking additional information about the fellowship and its activities. The post, however, did not provide extensive details about the organisational structure, leadership arrangements or legal status of NWPT.
The announcement has generated mixed reactions from fans and social-media users. While some commenters questioned the motivation behind the initiative, others welcomed the development and expressed support for Dikeh’s decision to establish a Christian gathering.
One commenter questioned whether the actress could be motivated by financial considerations, another said she may be after tithe and offering but Last time I checked Tonto W. C. Dikeh no poor.” The comment appeared to reflect the debate among some social-media users about celebrities entering religious leadership or ministry.
Other commenters took a more supportive position. One person described the development as “so lovely” and linked it to a recent message they attributed to Apostle Joshua Selman, suggesting that more people could emerge with a desire to pursue Christian ministry and kingdom-focused activities.
Another commenter expressed strong support for Dikeh’s reported spiritual journey saying they believed in her calling and describing her transition as something that in their view could only be explained through divine intervention.
The commenter further encouraged Dikeh to continue with the initiative, adding that the ultimate objective should not be personal recognition but seeing Jesus revealed and glorified.
The reactions highlight the range of opinions surrounding Dikeh’s latest announcement with supporters focusing on its stated spiritual objectives while others remain interested in questions surrounding the establishment and operation of the new fellowship.
For now, the information publicly shared by Dikeh focuses primarily on the vision, mission, meeting schedule and location of New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle. Further information about its leadership, organisational structure and future activities was not contained in the announcement reviewed for this report.
