Toke Makinwa Biography
Toke Makinwa Biography – Toke Makinwa is a Nigerian media personality, renowned as a journalist, TV host, vlogger, lifestyle blogger, and author. She is famous for anchoring “The Morning Drive” on Rhythm 93.7 FM and her YouTube vlog, “Toke Moments.” She has been consistently recognized as one of Nigeria’s most influential young figures and a top style influencer.
Profile
- Full Name – Toke Makinwa
- Date of Birth – Born on November 3, 1984
- Occupation – media personality, renowned as a journalist And TV host
- Nationality – Nigeria
- Net Worth – $2 million
Toke Makinwa Early Life and Education
Born on November 3, 1984, in Lagos State, Toke Makinwa is 36 years old as of 2020. She is the second of four children. Tragically, she lost her parents in a fire at the age of 8 and was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Akinyele. She attended Federal College for Girls in Oyo State before going on to the University of Lagos, where she earned a degree in English and Literature.
Toke Makinwa Career
Toke Makinwa media journey started in 2010 when she co-hosted “The Morning Drive” on 93.7FM. In the same year, she launched “Rhythms of the Night,” a late-night talk show.
By 2012, she had started her YouTube series “Toke Moments,” which quickly became popular in Nigeria, increasing her fan base and solidifying her career as an entertainer. That same year, she received a nomination for On-Air Personality of the Year at the Future Awards.
In 2013, she won the Nigerian Broadcasters Award for Best Female Presenter of the Year and was nominated for Radio OAP of the Year at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards. That year, she also became an ambassador for the United African Company in Nigeria.
In 2014, Toke Makinwa signed a lucrative endorsement deal with Nestlé Nigeria to be the new face of Maggi.
By 2016, she had become the face of Mecran Cosmetics and also represented brands like Payporte and Ciroc as an ambassador.
Toke Makinwa Plastic Surgery
Toke Makinwa is among celebrities who have openly admitted to undergoing plastic surgery. After revealing in 2018 that she had surgery for uterine fibroids, speculations about her well-toned body began to spread. She confirmed on Twitter that she had undergone cosmetic surgery.
Toke Makinwa Personal Life
On January 15, 2014, Toke Makinwa married her long-time boyfriend, Maje Ayida, in a private ceremony. However, in 2015, their marriage ended after she discovered Maje was unfaithful with his ex-girlfriend, Anita Solomon. Their marriage was officially dissolved in 2017. In her memoir, “On Becoming”, published in November 2016, Toke Makinwa detailed her personal struggles, the loss of her parents, and the betrayal by her ex-husband.
She later went on a book tour across Nigeria, South Africa, the USA, the UK, and parts of East Africa. In 2017, Toke Makinwa introduced a luxury bag line under her name, Toke Makinwa Luxury, and followed up in 2018 with the launch of her skincare line, Glow by TM.
Toke Makinwa Net Worth
With multiple streams of income, including radio hosting and vlogging, Toke Makinwa also boasts numerous endorsement deals. By 2019, her estimated net worth stood at $2 million.
