The Nation Newspaper

Tag: Toke Makinwa

  • How to meet rich, high-profiled men in December – Toke Makinwa advises ladies

    How to meet rich, high-profiled men in December – Toke Makinwa advises ladies

    Media personality, Toke Makinwa, has shared a sneak peek to the ladies on how they can get and attract wealthy men this festive period.  

    While speaking on her podcast, Toke revealed that Banana Island and other areas in Lagos are always home to the biggest and most influential men.

    Toke advised anyone interested in catching a “Big Fish” this holiday season to attend house parties in high-end areas of Lagos such as Banana Island, Ikoyi, VI, and Lekki Phase 1.

    In her message to ladies, she added that they should have a budget and should be well-connected, sayingthat is the only way they can get access to highbrow locations.

    She said: “You have to have the budget for enjoyment first because high-profile men don’t go to slums, some of them don’t like to go out. So you have to know people who know people. Go to house parties this Christmas ladies, forget the clubs it’s too hot and noisy. Go to house parties that’s where it’s going down. Places like Banana Island, and Ikoyi Southwest, you can manage VI, maybe like Lekki 1. Anything after Lekki 1 don’t bother.”

    Netizens reactions:

    As expected, her statement stirred several reactions with some defending her, while others reprimanded her for using her platform for the wrong reason.

    One Chyomss wrote: “Meeting a wealthy man is not a guarantee he will give you money o. Most times you won’t see Shishi. A generous kind man is the goal

    Read Also: I won’t change my surname after marriage, says Toke Makinwa

    One Veronica Daughter wrote: “Very correct! Pseudo-Oloshonism with a touch of Pride and a sprinkle of strategy. Neo-prostitution on point

    One Stan Snow wrote: “At least she isn’t stingy with updates. It’s well

    One Bam wrote: “You are misleading a whole generation of young Nigerian women

    One Tee Dagash wrote: “Preaching prostitution with pride. How did we get here

    One Kush Zero wrote: “Funny enough na village girls get the best and richest sugar daddies and they don’t even have to do much

  • I won’t change my surname after marriage, says Toke Makinwa

    I won’t change my surname after marriage, says Toke Makinwa

    Media personality Toke Makinwa has announced that she will not take her future husband’s last name after marriage, stating that she will keep her last name.

    Toke spoke about this during an episode of her podcast ‘Toke’s Moments’.

    She recounted how she retained her last name when she was formerly married to her ex-husband.

    Makinwa, who was once married but got divorced due to alleged infidelity on the part of her ex, revealed he wasn’t the kind of person who would push a woman to change her name.

    She added that her name is a brand she has worked hard to build, saying that even if she got married again, she still wouldn’t change her surname but her kids can take up their father’s name.

    She said: “I kept my last name when I got married. It was supposed to be Toke Makinwa-Ayida but it was only at home that he called me Mrs. Ayida, but I was always called Toke Makinwa.

    “But he understood as well because he came from a family where his sister was a doctor, an OBGYN, a very top one, and she’s always still known as Dr. Ayida, so he never had a conversation with me about baby, why can’t you change your name? Like he wasn’t wired that way, he didn’t care.

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

    “I hope that whoever I end up with next would actually love it because Toke Makinwa is staying. I don’t want to hyphenate, I’m not taking anybody’s last name. My name was and is Toke Makinwa. My kids can bear their father’s surname.

    “In my marriage, my passport, my bank details, nothing changed. We divorced, thank God it didn’t change. Imagine what I would have gone through trying to change it back, “please help me o! I used to be a former Ayida, I need to become Toke Makinwa my name”, no! I’ve built this brand with blood, sweat, and tears.”

  • COP28: Toke Makinwa threatens X Influencer with lawsuit 

    COP28: Toke Makinwa threatens X Influencer with lawsuit 

    Media personality, Toke Makinwa, has threatened legal action against X influencer, Danny Walter, over his statement about her trip to COP28 in Dubai.

    Danny Walter, in his response to an X user @Hardey0405, alleged that corrupt politicians took Makinwa to COP28 in Dubai.

    @Hardey0405 wrote: “Justifying colonialism is crazzy. Mind you, they stole from us and controlling us.”

    In response, Danny on his official handle said: “The people in power are not stealing from you? At least white people will steal and build something in return, our own people will steal, carry Toke Makinwa to Dubai and build nothing.”

    Read Also: COP28: Debbie Shokoya defends Toke Makinwa for attending summit

    Reacting to the influencer’s statement, Toke threatened to take the matter to court by 2024, asking the influencer if he had proof to back up his claim.

    She wrote: “Very wild. I hope you have enough proof to defend this tweet of yours because it will be a very interesting 2024.”

    Daring the media personality, Walter replied, “Proof of what? Was your name not on the list or you didn’t go to Dubai? I will be waiting for 2024, dear. Bring it on.”

    Recall that Makinwa’s attendance at the just concluded COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai had sparked controversies on the social space.

  • I lost my parents to fire outbreak, says Toke Makinwa

    I lost my parents to fire outbreak, says Toke Makinwa

    Media personality, Toke Makinwa, has recounted how she tragically lost her parents in a fire outbreak.

    She said that the sad event threw her into a high level of uncertainty and anxiety which also formed one of her “biggest fears”.

    In a recent interview on her podcast, she relived the terrifying event with comedian and filmmaker, AY Makun.

    Read Also: Toke Makinwa hits 39, says I’m truly blessed, grateful

    Recall that AY’s residence in Lagos was gutted by fire in August.

    Toke Makinwa started talking about a similar story concerning her family many years ago.

    She said: “I’ve been a victim of a house fire when I was a kid and unfortunately both my parents died as a result of that. That’s one of my biggest fears.”

  • Toke Makinwa hits 39, says I’m truly blessed, grateful

    Toke Makinwa hits 39, says I’m truly blessed, grateful

    Show host Toke Makinwa has celebrated her 39th birthday with a few guests in attendance.

    The podcaster celebrated her new age amidst love and cheers from family, friends and colleagues.

    Toke Makinwa shared she is doing what she loves, experiencing miracles and just discovering more of herself.

    Read Also: Toke Makinwa reflects on journey as she celebrates 39th birthday

    “My birthday this year was spent just how I wanted it. Family and a few good men. I am in my happy era and I’m truly blessed and grateful to be here, doing what I love, living, believing, experiencing miracles and just discovering more.I am over joyed and thankful to you all for celebrating me. Lagos people we shall turn up when I get back.Full birthday content loading…,” she wrote.

  • Toke Makinwa reflects on journey as she celebrates 39th birthday

    Toke Makinwa reflects on journey as she celebrates 39th birthday

    Social media sensation Toke Makinwa has taken a moment to reflect on her past years and express her gratitude to God as she steps into the New Year and season of her life.

    She revealed that God took away dead weight in order for her to grow and wished never to be in an unsure phase in her life.

    Read Also: Why APC will win Kogi, by Bello

    Toke Makinwa rocked her new age with stunning photos of herself with a short birthday wish.

    She said: “03/11: Happy birthday Omotoke. Going into 39 feeling super blessed. The past 3 years of my life have been my pruning years. God stripped me of much dead weight when we pray for growth, we never talk about the shedding that has to happen. Little did I know that as he was removing, he was giving so much more back. It needed to happen. God forbid I entered into this phase unsure of my purpose. I am so happy, so blessed, so thankful.”

  • Don’t demand what you can’t afford from boyfriend – Toke Makinwa

    Don’t demand what you can’t afford from boyfriend – Toke Makinwa

    Media personality Toke Makinwa has advised ladies in relationships against extorting their better half by making outrageous demands.

    The podcaster said it was wrong for ladies to demand what they can’t afford for themselves from their lovers.

    Speaking in the latest episode of her podcast, TokeMoments, she cautioned ladies against putting pressure on their male partners.

    She said: “As a woman, you’re living in Mushin, and you’re putting pressure on a guy to buy you a house in Banana Island. I’m sorry. Make it make sense. Can you buy it? Can you even move yourself out of where you are small?

    Read Also: Falode applauds ‘ever improving’ Nnadozie, extols Gusau over women’s football

    “If he meets you maybe like halfway and you are saying to him that ‘Bros, I worked hard to get halfway but I’ve a dream. My dream is not to be here where you met. And I’m not lazy. For me to leave this point to get to that point, you can see the trait of hard work. Are you going to join me to move there or are you going to be there?’ Period.”

    She added that women who make excessive demands from men are the reason men insult women.

  • Toke Makinwa debuts as producer with ‘180 Nigeria’

    Toke Makinwa debuts as producer with ‘180 Nigeria’

    Toke Makinwa has made her debut as an executive co-producer with the film ‘180 Nigeria.’

    Makinwa, who takes on the dual seat of lead act and executive producer, says the strong message of humanity drew her to the movie’s script.

    “I was particularly drawn to this script because though it is a feel good movie that showcases lifestyle, it carries a very strong message of humanity, giving back and truly caring about the people in need. As much as I love acting, I have been thinking about the next step in my career and this movie seemed to be the right opportunity for me to don the hat of an executive producer and have my inputs in the development of this movie,” she says.

    In the same vein, the CEO of Pinnaclemena Media Nigeria, Diji Shujahi explained that the storyline appeals to a lot of Nigerian values.

    Read Also:If I had children, I may have stayed in my marriage – Toke Makinwa

    “180 Nigeria is a project we are really honoured to bring to Nigeria as this is a storyline that appeals to a lot of our values and missions as an organisation. We thank Stellar International for being early supporters and funders for the 180 Nigeria movie, they believed in the story and the message and gave us the support we needed to produce it.”

    The unveiling of the project dubbed the first internationalNigerian female-led movie in recent years to the media at Ogidi Studios in Lagos had top personalities in attendance. The dignitaries include Toke Makinwa; CEO of Pinnaclemena Media Nigeria, Diji Shujahi; Yemisi Falaye of The Temple Management Company; Managing Partner of Oxygen; Princewill Utchay and CEO, Xmedia Communications & 180 Script supervisor, Dr. Tunde Lawrenson.

    It was also gathered that the crew of ‘180 Nigeria,’ would be travelling to 10 states in Nigeria, showcasing the various cultures, traditions, nature, and landscapes that Nigeria has to offer to the world.

    The movie set to be shot at locations in Nigeria and Dubai is produced by Pinnaclemena Media, Stellar International, Oxygen and Temple Company and will be released early 2024.

  • If I had children, I may have stayed in my marriage – Toke Makinwa

    If I had children, I may have stayed in my marriage – Toke Makinwa

    Popular actress Toke Makinwa has stated if she had any child while she was married to her estranged husband, Maje Ayida, she would have stayed in the marriage. 

    Makinwa separated from Ayida in 2015 after discovering that he had impregnated his ex-girlfriend.

    However, in the latest episode of her podcast, TokeMoments, the thespian said she would have had to compromise if she had a child.

    She said: “A lot of women stay in unhealthy marriages for the children. For the longest you hear so many women say things like, ‘the marriage is done but I only stay for my kids.’

    Read Also: Men don’t like nice ladies, says Toke Makinwa

    “And I’m going to be honest here, if I have had a kid while I was married, I may have been one of those women. Because I also had the trauma of losing both parents at the age of 8. I mean, I was adopted. I have a great life which I’m thankful for but there were times that I wondered what life could have possibly been like if that didn’t happened.

    “So, for the sake of my children, I may have had to compromise just because I wanted them to have mum and dad. I may have been one of these women. So, I’m not even judging anyone right here.”

  • Men don’t like nice ladies, says Toke Makinwa

    Men don’t like nice ladies, says Toke Makinwa

    Actress and media personality, Toke Makinwa has said that men generally, ‘dislike’ and unappreciative of nice ladies.

    Recalling an aunt’s stance on the latest episode of her podcast with Kie Kie as her guest, Makinwa said her relation at some point always tipped her on why a lady didn’t have to be overly nice to men.

    According to her, this aunt was of the opinion that a delicate lady is easily taken advantage of and ultimately shoved aside by men.

    She added that mean ladies stood a better chance of getting married than the nice one

    Read Also: Toke Makinwa speaks on Banky W’s defeat

    She noted: “Men don’t like women that are nice. I have one aunty, shout out to her. She used to say, you see those mean ladies, they are the ones men get married to. If you decide to go and act all nice, they’ll just shove you aside.

    But her guest, Kie Kie, had a distinct opinion on the matter. She said: “This is what me I believe, I believe when you know how to…for lack of a better word, when you know how to put a man to nice use; then he’s more functional. See, men like to be reminded what to do.”