By Patricia Uyeh

Sultry Nollywood actress, Tonto Dike-Churchill is getting all emotional. Today, she remembers the passing away of her mother many years back. On Instagram, she shared a photo of her mum’s graveside writing:

“Today I celebrate my Queen Who left us 28years ago, great woman and a beautiful soul. Mama, today I choose not to mourn you but celebrate the Life you loved/lived and the love you left behind. I love you mama. If wishes where horses Smh..

Thanks for always being by my side protecting and loving me. Thanks mama for all you do for me from the other side. My son KING-ANDRE celebrates you and for him, I choose to celebrate you this yea rather than mourn in tears and pain.

I’m strong for him but I know I will steal sometime to cry but like you taught us, to always be strong for our kids..I am Mami #RIP #CELEBRATION NOT #MOURNING#MAMA #PAIN #LOVE #9thseptember.”

Recently, Tonto Dike got an endorsement deal with a skin products company in United States. The mother of one had also celebrated hitting a landmark of 1Million followers on Instagram.