Tonto Dikeh preaches love as she reacts to homophobic attack on Jussie Smollett

Love is a feeling that sometimes defies understanding. Over the years many individuals have fallen in love with unlikely people for reasons they cannot explain.

Such is the case of homosexuals who find peace in being in a same sex relationship. However in Africa and many other parts of the world, homosexuality is still frowned at by a number of people.

This does not stop gay individuals from coming out of the closet and living their truth. African- American actor Jussie Smollett, who became popular for his role as Jamal Lyon in drama series Empire, was recently attacked in a hate crime for being gay.

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Since the news broke out, many people have taken to social media to console him, including Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh.

The mother of one took to her Instagram page to preach love as she explained that people should not be attacked for loving differently.

Speaking further, she also revealed that she is very aware of what the bible says about homosexuality as well as other sins people openly commit.

Tonto wrote:

"Sending you Love and Light..No one shld suffer because they love differently..I know what the Bible says about this, AND I ALSO KNOW WHAT THAT SAME BIBLE SAYS ABOUT THE OTHER SINS WE(YOU AND I) COMMIT SHAMELESSLY..

#say no to homophobia

We love you @jussiesmollett��

The world at large needs healing,Say no to hate"

Meanwhile Legit.ng previously reported that famous Nigerian cross dresser, Bobrisky, slammed a fan who questioned his sexuality for sympathising with the attacked Empire star, Jussie Smollett.

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