Tonto Dikeh explains why she doesn't attend funerals

Tonto Dikeh, a Nollywood actress, has revealed that she has never attended a funeral because of a decision she made as a child.

On Thursday, she revealed this on her Instagram page, saying that the burial ceremony for her “mother” might be the first she’s ever attended.

The actress, who had been missing from social media for some time, was said to have lost her stepmother, who had served as a mother figure to her.

The actress addressed her friends who had felt left out during her loss in a recent Instagram post, explaining that she had chosen to mourn privately.

She also mentioned that if she invited them to her mother’s funeral, she wouldn’t be able to reciprocate when the time came.

The controversial actress said that she didn’t need any condolence messages or monetary donations and that she only needed prayers for herself and her family.

“I have never attended a burial before. I will never attend one too. I said this when I was a child and I stick by it,” the grieving actress wrote.

She continued, “My mum’s burial will/might be my first ever. To all my friends who think I am shutting them out, my reason is I don’t attend burials.

“If I let you attend my mum’s, I will owe you the same favour, and I can’t repay that. If you love me, pray for my family. If you intend to support me, only pray for me.

“Don’t send a dime or a consolation message. I don’t do so well with that! But know I appreciate you all a lot and I’m grateful.”

Tonto Dikeh expressed her feelings by saying, “My pain is bigger than you think.” Your presence may mean a lot, but I’ll love to grieve privately.”