Toke Makinwa is a famous Nigerian radio personality, television host, vlogger, lifestyle entrepreneur and an author. She was born on 3rd November 1984 in Lagos State in the south western part of Nigeria. She is currently 35 years old.Toke had her senior high school with the Federal Government Girls’ College in Oyo State, where she obtained her West African Senior School Certificate, she then proceeded to the University of Lagos where she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Literature.On 15th January 2014, Toke Makinwa got married to Maje Ayida, whom she had been involved with for over eight years. In 2015, she separated from her husband Maje Ayida after discovering that he had impregnated his ex-girlfriend. On 5th October 2017, Toke Makinwa’s marriage to her husband Maje Ayida was dissolved by a Lagos High Court on the grounds that Maje Ayida committed adultery.
Toke Makinwa Media Career
In 2010, Toke Makinwa made her major media debut on Rhythm 93.7 FM show titled “The Morning Drive” where she worked as a co-host. From there, she made a television appearance as the host of the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria in the year 2012. Then she co-hosted Flytime TV’s 3 Live Chicks, with ace media personality Tosyn Bucknor and Oreka Godis.Toke Makinwa has hosted numerous notable events, including the 2013 Future and City People Entertainment Awards, as well as the 2014 Headies Awards. Toke Makinwa lost both of her parents to a fire accident when she was just 8 years old. She released her memoir “On Becoming” in November 2016.
Toke Makinwa Net Worth
Toke Makinwa is currently has an estimated net worth of $800,000 making her one of the richest and most influential media personality in Nigeria.She makes her money from her hosting gigs and as a brand ambassador. In 2013, Toke Makinwa became an ambassador of the United Africa Company of Nigeria alongside with Osas Ighodaro, Dare Art Alade and Dan Foster. She also signed a multi-million naira contract with Nestle Nigeria and became the new face of Maggi. In 2016, she became the brand ambassador and face of Mecran Cosmetics. She has also been an ambassador for Payporte and Ciroc.