The Motherhood Special with Toke Makinwa by Tobi Olajolo

The Motherhood Special

At 40, media personality Toke Makinwa thought she knew what her life looked like. Thirteen years of building her brand, surviving a public heartbreak, and becoming one of Nigeria’s most recognisable voices had taught her to expect the unexpected. But nothing prepared her for the phone call that would rewrite everything she thought she knew about timing, faith, and the audacious power of dreams deferred.

In an intimate conversation, Makinwa opens up about her confidential pregnancy journey, the revolutionary act of choosing privacy in a public life, and why she believes some of life’s most beautiful chapters are worth the wait.

Why calling yourself a feminist still matters in today’s social and political reality

Many women do not want to be portrayed as man-hating or seen as trying to alienate men. During conversations with friends, bringing up feminism feels off-limits, as if discussions around women’s rights are too heavy or unnecessary. In today’s environment, women often shy away from feminism because they are worried about the connotations and stigma of being associated with feminist politics.

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Toke Makinwa is having a baby! Her intimate journey into motherhood, marked by grace, joy and intention