- Media personality Toke Makinwa opens up on her willingness to give marriage another chance despite recently turning 40.
- Toke Makinwa describes marriage as a “beautiful institution,” acknowledging its challenges but expressing hope for a future marriage with the right person.
- She reflects on her previous marriage to businessman Maje Ayida, which ended in 2017, and shares her continued belief in the beauty of marriage despite the difficulties.
- Toke Makinwa clears up misconceptions about her stance on men, emphasizing that she’s not anti-men or a feminist bashing them, but still values the concept of marriage.
Famous media personality Toke Makinwa has expressed her desire to giving marriage another chance, despite marking her 40th birthday recently.
Speaking on a podcast hosted by British-Nigerian presenter Madame Joyce, the actress described marriage as a “beautiful institution,” even though it comes with its fair share of challenges.
Reflecting on her past, Toke Makinwa shared insights into her first marriage to businessman Maje Ayida in 2014, which ended in 2017 amidst public controversies.
Despite the difficulties she encountered, she remains optimistic about love and the prospect of walking down the aisle again. Toke Makinwa also addressed misconceptions about her views on men.
She said:
“People always think I hate men or a feminist who bashes men. I have been married before and marriage is one of the most beautiful institutions.
“I see marriage like the relationship between siblings. If your siblings come to visit, the first couple of days are exciting. You guys wear matching pyjamas, sleep in the same bed, and catch up on all the lost years or lost moments. By the third day, it’s like, ‘Close my f*cking door. Who wore my shoes? Where are my earrings? Please, when are you going back to your house? Please, I am tired.’ And that was how I saw it.
“There were days when I would rush home to tell my ex-husband everything I had been through. And there were days when I woke up in the morning, I said, ‘God, you must hate me for me to marry this idiot. This is not life; this must be hell.’ That was how I saw it. And it didn’t work out many years ago. But I still fancy the institution. I do want to get married again.
“It hasn’t happened yet. I’m not ruling it out. I am just taking my time. Maybe it’s not God’s time yet. Whenever he is ready, I just hope I am not wrinkled [laughs].”
Responding to Wedding Rumors
Toke Makinwa also addressed recent speculations that she secretly tied the knot with her long-rumored partner, Farouk Umar.
She debunked the rumors, clarifying that an event misinterpreted as a wedding was actually a Thanksgiving celebration.
“Farouk is my bestie,” she said, emphasizing their close but platonic relationship.
