A Lagos State Magistrate’s Court has issued an interim injunction restraining Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, and Linda Ikeji Media from featuring her son, Andre Churchill, on a reality show.
The order is sequel to an application by the actress’ former husband and father of the boy, Olakunle Churchill.
Churchill had on January 11, through his lawyer, Anthonette Williams-Chukwu, sought an order preventing Tonto, Linda Ikeji Media, Linda Ikeji or any other person from featuring Andre or reproducing his images in the proposed King Tonto show.
He stated in his application that he wanted to protect his son, whom he argued was being exploited for financial gains.
“Such reality show exposes the life and times of the 1st applicant, who is a minor, at a time when he cannot make a decision for himself, this exposure is prejudicial to his growth and welfare of his son, the 1st applicant,” the application reads.
In the trailer for King Tonto released in late 2017, Tonto talks about her career, failed marriage, motherhood and insecurity.
She is also seen going through plastic surgery.
The show was due for broadcast on Linda Ikeji TV in early 2018.
