Toke Makinwa Announces Pregnancy at 40: “The Biggest Project of My Life”
Celebrated Nigerian media personality Toke Makinwa has shared joyful news, she’s expecting her first child at 40.
On Wednesday, August 13, the popular radio and TV host posted a touching video on Instagram, proudly showing her baby bump. In the caption, she described motherhood as “the biggest project of my life, the highest calling ever!”
Her announcement sparked a wave of congratulatory messages from fellow celebrities and fans alike. Stars such as Funke Akindele, Kemi Adetiba, Iyabo Ojo, and FalztheBahdGuy were among the first to celebrate her news publicly.
Reflecting on her journey, Toke revealed that becoming a mother was a personal prophecy she made at the start of 2025, and she sees the pregnancy as a testament to “God’s perfect timing.”
In her heartfelt post, she shared:
“People have known me as many things, but now they will know me as a mother. I have worn so many hats over the years, but this one tops everything. I’m humbled to be chosen for this. “From the girl you first heard on radio to the brand you’ve stood by all these years, this win means everything. You get to see me as a mother; I get to raise my own. This is me… Hallelujah!”
Who is Toke Makinwa?
Toke Makinwa is one of Nigeria’s most recognizable media figures, known for her versatility as a television host, actress, brand influencer, vlogger, entrepreneur, author, and radio presenter.
She first gained national attention in 2014 as the host of a popular morning show on Rhythm FM and quickly rose to become one of the most influential female voices in African media, particularly in entertainment and fashion.
Toke’s life story is one of resilience. Born in November 1984 in Lagos, she lost both parents in a tragic house fire at a young age and was raised by guardians alongside her siblings. “She obtained her first degree from the University of Lagos.”
In 2014, she married fitness coach and entrepreneur Maje Ayida, but the marriage ended in a widely publicized divorce in 2016 following allegations of infidelity. Her best-selling memoir, On Becoming, detailed her personal journey through heartbreak, healing, and transformation, a story she once discussed in-depth with BBC Focus Africa in 2017.
Today, Toke Makinwa stands as a symbol of reinvention and perseverance, and now, she is stepping into what she calls the most important role of her life, motherhood.