Toke Makinwa opens up on motherhood journey, love for men, and debunks claims of man-hate. She shares how her prayer to be a mum before 40 was answered

Toke Makinwa opens up on motherhood journey in a heartfelt interview where the Nigerian media personality and actress addressed persistent misconceptions about her views on men and shared intimate details about her path to becoming a mother.

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Often misunderstood for her outspoken opinions, Makinwa finally set the record straight:

“The popular belief out there is that I bash men, I hate men. It’s never been the truth. I’m a hopeless romantic,” she confessed during the interview.

Reflecting on her personal journey to motherhood, Toke revealed that she had set a quiet prayer for herself—to become a mother before turning 40.

“At the start I told God I want to turn 40 a mum. I turned 40 in November and He did it December. He didn’t fail. God is never late,” she said with emotion. “He just didn’t do it the way I thought it was gonna happen.”

Her revelation was accompanied by a deeper truth—she battled depression during those misunderstood seasons of her life, a side of her that many fans never saw.

Known for her strong voice on social issues and personal relationships, Makinwa used the opportunity to dispel assumptions that she is anti-men.

Instead, she shared a softer, more vulnerable side of her personality—one grounded in love, faith, and longing for family.

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The actress and entrepreneur, now embracing a new chapter as a mother, encouraged singles not to let society dictate their timelines—a recurring theme in her advocacy.