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  • Toke Makinwa recounts first quarter losses, declares April New Year

    Toke Makinwa recounts first quarter losses, declares April New Year

    Toke Makinwa, a media personality and actress, expressed her frustrations over the significant losses endured in the first quarter of 2024.

    In response to her challenges, she declared April as the start of her new year.

    Makinwa took to her Instagram page to announce her intention to take a break from online activity due to personal reasons.

    Read Also: I can’t wait to be a mother – Toke Makinwa

    She wrote: “Warning Post is full of realness so tread carefully. It’s like the timing sometimes is stuck in traffic. Life is happening to us all, I know I’ve been away for a minute, thank you to everyone who’s reached out, I love you deeply.

    This year has been mentally draining for me, this post is not looking for your sympathy because Instagram is not real and we are all going through it plus you all know I’ve got this but sometimes even Superman needs a day off and quite frankly I am tired of being strong. Been too strong for too long in the words of MJB.

    “Got off the plane in January to news that a project I was so excited about was cancelled, talk about a blow, February I dealt with loss, and as I grow older, I understand death more.

    “March I’m dealing with more loss and one thing about grief, it comes in waves but through it all, I’m thankful that I can say God is Good.

    “My year officially starts in April, I can’t wait to share all that I’ve been silently working on with you, I hope you all find the time to rest too. It’s ok to take the time off from everyone.

    “S/O to those who heard my silence and showed up, thank you to the people who took some weight off, you know yourselves.

    “See you all in April, shit it’s in a couple of days. Damnnnn May??? I kid April it is. Happy Good Friday, ok bye”

  • I can’t wait to be a mother – Toke Makinwa

    I can’t wait to be a mother – Toke Makinwa

    Media personality, Toke Makinwa, has declared her intention to become a mother soon.

    The media personality, while celebrating Mother’s Day with her goddaughter, said that she can’t wait to become a mother herself.

    She declared that it was in the cards for her and that it would happen soon.

    According to her, her niece has stolen her heart as her smile lights up her entire world and makes her a better person.

    She claimed that she never knew it was possible to love another human the way she loves her goddaughter.

    Expressing love for her niece, she added that till she becomes a mother, she will continue to celebrate Mother’s Day as her godmother.

    Read Also: Red flags won’t turn green, Toke Makinwa advises singles

    She said: “To the girl who stole my heart, her smile lights up my entire world, you’ve made me a better person, I didn’t know it was possible to love another human the way I love you. I think of you so much and pray for you every single day.

    I may not have brought you into this world but you’ve made me want to be a mom so bad.

    “Thank you to the best sister @abirydland who made me your godmother cos lord knows I needed you.

    “I cannot wait to be a Mother, I know it’s in the cards for me and it’ll happen soon, till then I’ll celebrate my first ever Mother’s Day as your godmother.

    “I love you deeply. My goddaughter S. To all the women in the waiting room and all the amazing mothers around the world, Happy Mother’s Day to you all.”

  • Why I tore my written prayer requests, by Toke Makinwa

    Why I tore my written prayer requests, by Toke Makinwa

    Media personality and actress, Toke Makinwa, has disclosed the driving force behind her decision to tear up her written prayer requests.

    On her social media platform, she shared that she tore her prayer requests upon realizing that experiencing tragedy doesn’t make someone an enemy of God.  

    She emphasized that God doesn’t owe anyone anything and that both positive and negative events occur in life.

    Despite this, she advocates for individuals to focus on their endeavours and remain calm, saying that life unfolds according to its design.

    Toke emphasized that while she acknowledges the reality of God’s existence, she finds it challenging to comprehend the prevalence of suffering in the world.

    Read Also: Red flags won’t turn green, Toke Makinwa advises singles

    She stated that her tweet should not be misconstrued, adding that she is not suggesting that God is incapable of effecting change or that prayer is ineffective.

    She revealed that she tore her prayer requests because people are often obsessed with what they want God to do next, that they do not live in the moment whether good or bad.

    She said: “I know God is real but I struggle to understand why there is so much pain in the world, why good people die, why death has to be so excruciating, why does it seem like when you’re about to enjoy life, something goes wrong? Why do kids/young people die? Why were they born sef?

    “Today I woke up and tore up all my prayer requests, cos the people that have a tragedy befall them are not God’s enemies. I have realized he owes us nothing. Good and bad happen to all. Just do your own bit and relax, life has already been programmed to happen how it will.

    “Pls don’t misquote my tweet, I’m not saying God doesn’t change things or prayer isn’t good, I tore up my prayer requests cos we are often obsessed with what we want God to do next that we do not live in the moment good/bad which could possibly be our last.

    “The people whose misfortune happens to also are loved by God. They also pray, they also believe. Life will happen as it’s been programmed to happen.”

  • Red flags won’t turn green, Toke Makinwa advises singles

    Red flags won’t turn green, Toke Makinwa advises singles

    Media personality, Toke Makinwa has offered a few pieces to single people amid Valentine celebration. 

    The Lagos socialite broke down into ten well detailed points that resonated with her thought process.

    She shared 10 life lessons for singles on Valentines Day:

    “1. Out of everything you gotta beg for in this life, never let love be one of them.

    2. If you have to constantly repeat yourself, it’s either they are committed to not hearing you or they don’t care enough. Stop telling people what they already know, that long paragraph won’t change the obvious, let them go.

    3. While in life negotiations are inevitable, keep them centered around (money, where you live, job positions, vacations etc), never let your self worth be one of them.

    4. You are your one true love, never forget that.

    5. Nothing will bring you more peace than your mental health, prioritize this and never ever compromise that for nobody.

    6. It is better to adjust your life to their absence than to lower your boundaries to accommodate the disrespect.

    7. Love is a beautiful thing, it won’t always be easy but as long as you are BOTH committed to working it out, it is usually and in most cases worth it.

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    8. Never ever settle. Who you pick to do life with is the second most important decision you’ll ever make in your life, It can make or break you.

    9. Being single is not a death sentence, enjoy your time alone, discover YOU, love You how you want to be Loved.

    10. The greatest love story is the one you have with your creator, he is madly in love with you, his love never changes and it will never fail.

    “A bonus one, red flags won’t turn green, it’s not a traffic light baby, never let anyone show you twice that they don’t want you”.

  • Nigerian men are the best in the world, says Toke Makinwa

    Nigerian men are the best in the world, says Toke Makinwa

    Media personality, Toke Makinwa, has hailed Nigerian men for being “the best in the world.”

    Toke Makinwa stated that, despite her critiques of Nigerian men, they outperform their counterparts in other countries, particularly the United Kingdom.

    In the latest episode of her podcast, TokeMoments, she stated: “No matter how I criticise Lagos boys, Nigerian men are just badly behaved. But I still think Naija men in the pool are still the best around the world.

    “What UK girls are going through, I don’t understand. All my cousins in the UK when they tell me their dating stories, it is bad.”

    Read Also: Why cheating is no longer a deal breaker for me – Toke Makinwa

    Her guest, Madame Joyce, a British media figure, agreed with her. 

    She said: “Honestly, it is really bad. And I feel like because we are so used to it, that is just the expectation. In Nigeria here, somebody opened the car door for me, I was like, ‘Wow!’ UK boys barely do that. Chivalry in London is so dead. The guys don’t have much shame. There are still conversations about splitting the bills. It happened to me once.”

  • Why cheating is no longer a deal breaker for me – Toke Makinwa

    Why cheating is no longer a deal breaker for me – Toke Makinwa

    Toke Makinwa, a prominent media personality, has asserted that infidelity is no longer a relationship deal-breaker for her.

    In her TokeMoments podcast, she shared this perspective, revealing that her stance has evolved despite facing alleged cheating in her previous marriage with Maje Ayida.

    Toke explained that with age, she has come to understand that women may find it easier to engage in infidelity, and the primary factor preventing some women from cheating is their self-restraint.

    She said: “I think a lot of women need to reject the stigma. If I cheat, it’s okay for the man to do the same to me.

    Read Also: I will no longer be your punching bag in 2024, Toke Makinwa warns online trolls

    “I feel like I have gotten to a place in my life where you can’t shame the shameless. If I cheat tomorrow and you want to leave I will respect you. If you want to stay, don’t use it to taunt me because I have won the crown of a cheater.

    “If I’m going to be very honest, cheating is no longer a deal breaker for me. It used to be; when I was younger, I would never have been able to say these. I would have said if he cheated, I’m putting him back in the street.

    “As I grew older, I realized men cheat, women cheat. It’s easier for a woman to cheat, it’s self-restraint that stops us. The reason why I’m not quick to put you out is I might be the first person to cheat on you. Forgive me as I have forgiven you.”

  • I will no longer be your punching bag in 2024, Toke Makinwa warns online trolls

    I will no longer be your punching bag in 2024, Toke Makinwa warns online trolls

    Toke Makinwa, a media personality, has criticised a social media troll for making an absurd comment about her.

    In an online post, Toke disclosed that she has had a massive crush on the Canadian rapper and singer, Drake, for many years, citing a deep connection with many of his lyrics.

    She said: “I have had a massive crush on Drake for so many years, I connect with the things he says.”

    Reacting to the post, a social media troll with the handle Ugo wrote: “Thinking that Drake will leave hundreds of 22-year-old in his DMs for a 40+ woman like you with a horrendous bbl is peak delusion & fooling. Toke Makinwa, even Sabinus no fit reason your matter.”

    Read Also: Please give chance to a male in your life, Toke Makinwa’s aunt pleads

    Displeased with the comment, Toke slammed the troll, stressing she would no longer tolerate social media attacks this year.

    She responded: “Imagine being related to someone who tweets/thinks like this??? God abeg o. Your mother should have swallowed cos this is a sorry excuse of a human being. Do better. This year I will no longer be your punching bag, I have a mouth too and I will no longer look away if you come at me left. No be me do you. Ya” ‘ll comment on everything that has to do with me like you can stand in my presence. You wish!!!!”

  • Please give chance to a male in your life, Toke Makinwa’s aunt pleads

    Please give chance to a male in your life, Toke Makinwa’s aunt pleads

    Toke Makinwa, the media personality, has posted on social media the message she received from her aunt regarding her marital status.

    The Nation reported that Makinwa separated from her estranged husband, Maje Ayida in 2015 after discovering that he had impregnated his ex-girlfriend.

    However, the OAP has revealed that her family members are bothered about her singlehood.

    Speaking via her Instastory, she disclosed how her aunt urged her to give another man a chance.

    She, however, laughed over the message and described her aunty as cute.

    Read Also: Toke Makinwa celebrates as her dad becomes chairman NNPC board

    Makinwa shared a screenshot of the message and wrote: “I’m Nigerian, of course I have Auties texting me about marriage. My Aunty is soooo cute!”

    The message reads: “Good morning my darling daughter and blessed new year with the love of Jesus Christ come to our lives. I use this opportunity to thank God for what He has done for all of us and pls give a chance to any male relationship with you at the moment to fulfil the word of our creator, that knows the end from the beginning. Have a good day. Your lovely family.”

  • I accomplished everything I set out to do with COP28 – Toke Makinwa

    I accomplished everything I set out to do with COP28 – Toke Makinwa

    Popular media personality, Toke Makinwa, has taken to social media to announce that she accomplished everything she set out to do at the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates amid large criticisms she received.

    The Nation reported that there was pandemonium on the internet space over Toke Makinwa’s inclusion in Nigeria’s 1411-man delegation to COP-28, with many questioning her role at the summit.

    Speaking in the latest episode of her podcast, TokeMoments, Makinwa said she started taking the backlash seriously when “important people” started calling her.

    Her guest on the show, actress Ini Edo asked: “How did your attendance of the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai go? Did you get into the conversations from the panels?”

    Read Also: Toke Makinwa celebrates as her dad becomes chairman NNPC board

    Makinwa replied: “Yes. I accomplished everything I set out to do with COP28. I was just shocked by the uproar. And I think because Dubai is three hours ahead of Nigeria, I woke up to see the backlash on social media.

    “For me, it started feeling serious when important people started calling me. And I think that for me was funny. I walked into this hotel in Dubai where they were a lot of important people, all of them have seen the backlash and they started calling me ‘item seven’ and it was funny. We all just laughed. It was so funny.”

  • Toke Makinwa celebrates as her dad becomes chairman NNPC board

    Toke Makinwa celebrates as her dad becomes chairman NNPC board

    Media personality, Toke Makinwa has taken to social media to celebrate her father, Pius Akinyelure, as he emerges the new chairman of NNPC.

    She expressed how proud she was, revealing that it was a well-deserved recognition after years of service in the oil industry, spanning from Mobile to this current position.

    Read Also: COP28: Toke Makinwa threatens X Influencer with lawsuit 

    She wrote in her insta story: “Congratulations Daddy, I am so proud of you Papa. Chairman NNPC & All your years of service to the oil industry, from Mobil to this. la The man for the Job Very well deserved.”