Toke Makinwa is Pregnant with her First Child

Nigerian media personality, author, and entrepreneur Toke Makinwa has shared the joyful news that she is expecting her first child, a moment she has described as the biggest project of her life and the highest calling ever.

The announcement, made through a heartfelt Instagram post, was accompanied by a stunning video of her cradling her baby bump, and has set social media abuzz, attracting over 40,000 comments within just two hours.

Wearing a flowery sheer gown with a dramatic yellow train, her long wavy hair framing her glowing face, and sleek makeup completing the look, Toke looked every inch the radiant mother-to-be.

In her caption, she reflected on the significance of this new chapter, recalling how she entered the year 2025 declaring that it would be a year of transformation. She expressed deep gratitude to God for what she called perfect timing, explaining that there was a period when she thought she had been forgotten, but now she can see that the delay was preparation for the blessing ahead.

She wrote with emotion about how God opened a door no one could shut, stirred the waters in her favor, and worked on her heart to prepare her for motherhood. At 40, she said this experience has completely changed her life, deepened her faith, and reminded her that all things truly become beautiful in their time.

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This pregnancy announcement marks a poignant and frankly, unforgettable moment in Toke Makinwa’s life story. As many will recall, she has always been the queen of controversies in Nigeria’s entertainment scene; never one to shy away from the headlines.

In 2014, Toke married fitness coach and entrepreneur Maje Ayida, but their marriage ended in 2016 after revelations of infidelity. The divorce was one of the most publicized celebrity breakups in Nigeria, but Toke did not shy away from speaking about her heartbreak.

She shared her journey in her 2016 memoir, On Becoming, which became a bestseller and resonated with many women who had faced similar struggles. That experience, along with other personal and professional challenges, shaped her resilience and reinforced her ability to turn pain into purpose.

Her career since then has been as glittering as it has been dramatic from radio stardom to television hosting, brand influencing, and entrepreneurship. The media personality has built a reputation for turning life’s lemons into lemonade, launching her luxury handbag line, creating her skincare brand, or commanding attention as a style icon.

And yet, she’s also been a lightning rod for criticism. She’s faced backlash for speaking frankly about dating, wealth, and beauty standards, and in 2020, she addressed swirling rumors about cosmetic surgery, confirming she’d undergone procedures to remove fibroids and enhance her figure; all, she said, to feel confident and comfortable in her own skin.

Even this recent moment of joy hasn’t escaped speculation, with some social media users whispering about surrogacy and noting that there is no news yet about who the father might be.

But if there’s one thing we know about Toke Makinwa, it’s that she will address what she chooses, when she chooses, and in the meantime, she’s too busy glowing to care about the noise.

The overwhelming majority of her fans, along with a roster of celebrities, have filled her comments with congratulations, hearts, and prayers, celebrating not just the pregnancy but the journey it took to get here.

As Toke Makinwa steps into the role of mother, we can only imagine how this chapter will influence the next phase of her career and personal life. She’s called this the highest calling she could ever receive, and she’s embracing it with open arms, fierce faith, and her signature unapologetic flair.

For a woman who has survived heartbreak, thrived in the face of criticism, and constantly reinvented herself, this is the crowning jewel in a life lived loudly, boldly, and entirely on her own terms.

Congratulations T.M.

Photo: Instagram/tokemakinwa