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Media personality Toke Makinwa has claimed that women are more likely to cheat than men, arguing that they are simply more discreet about it.

Speaking on a recent episode of her podcast, Toke Moments, Makinwa said women have a greater propensity to cheat because of the relative ease with which they can do so.

She contrasted this with men, whom she described as often committing substantial resources, time and effort when engaging in infidelity.

She said, “Cheating is not a dealbreaker for me but it comes with a caveat. When I say it some people think that I am encouraging cheating. No. As I grow older, I realised that it is not just men who can cheat. Why are we making these men feel so special as if it is only them?

“Do you know how easy it is for a woman to cheat? It is even easier for us. But men will spend money, efforts and time to cheat.

“But we, we are the ones receiving. It is easier for women to cheat. You know, we have work boyfriend. A woman not cheating is not because she cannot cheat, it is probably because she has one thing you lack, restraint.

“Women cheat more, but they know how to hide it.”

Media personality Toke Makinwa has challenged the conventional notion that women are the primary gold diggers in relationships, asserting that men are, the biggest gold diggers.

In an episode of her podcast with Tacha, Makinwa criticised the societal tendency to stigmatise women who marry wealthy men, while men who do the same often escape scrutiny.

She argued that the accusation overlooks the increasing number of men who deliberately marry into affluent families.

According to Makinwa, many men deliberately pursue and marry women from affluent families without facing the same level of criticism.

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She noted that men marry generational wealth, and they do it without shame.

“People are constantly always insulting women for knowing what they want.

“You sit with all these podcasts as men, or you air your thoughts as some men and say women are dating men for money, women are doing this. Men are the biggest gold diggers in the world. They marry generational wealth, and they do it without shame,” ”

Makinwa emphasised that her intention was not to vilify men who marry strategically for financial security.

She stressed that marriage has always involved financial considerations on both sides.

“And I don’t hate them. If my brother comes to me with two ladies and asks which one to marry, I will advise him to marry the one from a good financial background,” Makinwa said.

Media personality Toke Makinwa has expressed gratitude to God as she marks her 41st birthday as a new mom. 

Makinwa, who welcomed first child, Yakira Eliana, in August, expressed gratitude for the gift of motherhood, describing it as a dream come true.

She shared stunning photos of herself and her daughter, both dressed in red, as she dedicated her birthday to prayer and reflection.

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She wrote: “365 days of mind-blowing grace, I started manifesting 2025 to be the kind of year that’ll have me saying “what a difference a year can make”, I honestly cannot believe the difference between last year, living it up in Spain and now living in my dreams.

“Happy birthday, Omotoke. You are loved by God, a praise in the earth. Your life is a testimony that the promises of God will surely come to pass. It’s my first birthday as a Mom, y’all, say a prayer for me”.

Makinwa’s birthday celebration comes after she dedicated her daughter to God in a ceremony attended by prominent figures in the entertainment industry, including Funke Akindele, Tiwa Savage and Toyin Abraham.

As a new mother, Makinwa has been open about the joys and challenges of motherhood, often sharing heartfelt moments with her daughter on social media. 

Media personality Toke Makinwa has revealed how motherhood healed her from deep-seated childhood trauma and grief.

Makinwa, who lost her parents in a fire incident during childhood, admitted she thought she had long dealt with the pain, but becoming a mother to her daughter, Yakira Eliana, has uncovered wounds she never realized were still there.

In a recent social media post, the first-time mother wrote, “My daughter brought me healing; she is daily healing parts of me I didn’t even know needed healing from my childhood trauma, from grief I thought I had dealt with a long time ago.”

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The Nation reported that Makinwa welcomed her daughter in August 2025, announcing the news on Instagram with a touching photo of her newborn’s hand clasped in hers. She described her baby girl as “my miracle” and “evidence” of God’s faithfulness.

Makinwa had first shared her pregnancy news on August 13, 2025, calling it the “biggest project” and “highest calling” of her life.

Her announcement and the eventual birth of Yakira Eliana drew an outpouring of congratulatory messages from fans and colleagues.

Media personality Toke Makinwa has shared an inspiring message to unmarried women and those yet to have children, encouraging them not to let societal pressure define their worth.

After welcoming her first child, a baby girl named Yakira Eliana, at 40, Toke expressed gratitude for God’s timing in her life.

On Instagram, she posted screenshots of negative messages from trolls, acknowledging the criticism women face over marital status and motherhood. 

She stressed that marriage and childbearing should not be seen as the sole measures of a woman’s fulfillment.

Toke urged women to focus on personal growth, block out societal noise, and trust God’s plan, sharing that despite past criticism, she has now found joy and fulfillment in motherhood at the right time.

She wrote, “I’m not one to even acknowledge negativity. I’ve built a strong brand off the stones that have constantly been thrown at me over the years, and one thing about God, he loves the people you judge so much. I am only sharing this for anyone out there dealing with contention, delay, shame, and all the cràzy limitations life can sometimes throw your way.

“Funny how no matter how much you rise career-wise as a woman, society still glorifies the things that haven’t happened for you yet. Marriage has become some sort of a yardstick to fulfilment, and if you don’t have a child yet, hmmmmmmm! Very loaded sigh.

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“Thank you, Jesus, this one ended in praise. You were not late; you only wanted my heart posture to be right, and I’m thankful for the community of women you’ve given me in this season.

“I know there are ladies who feel they are running out of time; society wants you to believe that you have expired, you might even start to believe it, but you are wrong.

“I am thankful I did not settle, I’m thankful I got to be a mum when I am ready, I am thankful I rejected all these labels, and I am grateful it happened not when I wanted it but when God’s timing was right. It is perfect!

“Do not underestimate the power of negativity. I ran away the whole pregnancy, I became so fearful, and I shut everyone out. Then this word came: “Perfect love drowns out fear”. God is love, he gives good gifts, and it is perfect. I prayed it till my heart believed it.

“The words hurt, but my spirit was not broken. They only reminded God about me, not that he forgot, but they challenged him to shatter the ceiling with this testimony. So here’s my advice to you,

“Hold on, drown out the noise, focus on the Vine, let him do the heavy lifting, celebrate yourself at every stage, you are becoming, and everything good will come. There will be days when it’ll get tough, but the victory is worth it. Congratulations in advance to anyone waiting, it doesn’t have to be a child, whatever you’re waiting on, it’s here”.