Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has written a remarkable birthday tribute to clergyman, Pastor Jerry Eze, as he turns a new age today, August 22nd.
In a lengthy post on her Instagram page, she described him as a divine gift, a covering, mentor and father to her. She appreciated him for saying Yes to God and noted how his life is a living altar of prayer, power, and purpose.
She said that destinies are being realigned through him, generations are awakened, and nations are stirred into revival.
Raining prayers on him, Dikeh said he isn’t just a man but a movement, and a prophetic firebrand and expressed how honoured she is to call him her father.
“A REMARKABLE BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO MY PAPA, PASTOR JERRY EZE @realjerryeze
Today, I stand with a heart full of gratitude, reverence, and unspeakable joy to celebrate not just a man but a divine gift: my papa, my covering, my mentor, my father, Pastor Jerry Eze.
Papa, today we rise to say, “Thank you for saying yes to God!”
Your life is a living altar of prayer, power, and purpose. Through you, destinies are being realigned, generations awakened, and the nations stirred into revival.
As it is written in Isaiah 61:1,
“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek…”
This scripture finds its embodiment in you, Papa. You are indeed God’s anointed voice crying out in our wilderness, declaring “WHAT GOD CANNOT DO DOES NOT EXIST!”
We see the oil of joy upon your head, the fire of intercession in your spirit, and the unwavering love of a father in your heart. You have fed us with the bread of heaven, watered our lives with the rain of revelation, and shielded us with your unwavering prayers.
Like Jeremiah 3:15 says:
“And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”
We know without a doubt that you are a shepherd after God’s own heart. A man whose steps are ordered. A man of honour, integrity, and relentless pursuit of God.
Papa, your birthdays are not just personal milestones; they are global reminders of God’s faithfulness in raising voices of transformation in our generation.
You are more than a man; you are a movement.
You are more than a pastor; you are a prophetic firebrand. And we are honoured to call you Father”.
In July, Tonto wrote a heartfelt note to Pastor Jerry and his wife, expressing her appreciation for the couple for showing her what it means to love God wholeheartedly, serve him with humanity, and lead with unwavering faith. She appreciated the couple for standing in the gap for her, and believing in her even when she struggled to believe in herself.
While celebrating his wife’s birthday in February, Tonto penned a heartfelt note to her, describing her as a light voice, a vessel of honour, and an embodiment of grace and wisdom. She appreciated Pastor Eno’s love, prayers, and unwavering commitment to the Kingdom as she showered her with more prayers.
In January, Tonto shared a touching testimony of God’s miraculous power in her family. While attending Pastor Jerry’s church, she recounted how a prophetic word he made manifested in her family and brought her lost sister to the family.
Tonto and Pastor Jerry’s relationship go way back as when the actress celebrated her 38th birthday in 2023, Pastor Jerry sent her a huge cash gift.