I have a bad heart but I want to live long for my son – Tonto Dikeh

Nigerian actress and politician, Tonto Dikeh has revealed that she is battling a severe heart ailment.

Despite her condition, the 38-year-old actress has expressed her desire to live long for her son.

To achieve this, she has recently started going to the gym, even though she used to hate it.

In a social media post, Tonto Dikeh shared that as part of her birthday gift to herself, she has decided to "live a long life" by going to the gym.

She emphasized that despite being a "surgery girl" who has undergone liposuction and other cosmetic procedures, exercise and fit-keeping are necessary for a healthy life.

She went on to encourage her followers to join her in her fitness journey and find motivation in her story.

Her post reads, “As part of my birthday gift to my self, I have decided to live a long life by gifting me a membership to a gym.

“I 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 ne 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...”