Our Woman Crush Wednesday (Toke Makinwa)

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Toke Makinwa (born 3 November 1984) is a Nigerian radio personality, television host, vlogger, and author. She is known for her book, On Becoming , co-hosting The Morning Drive on Rhythm 93.7 FM and her
YouTube vlog series Toke Moments.

life and education

Makinwa was born on 3 November 1984 in
Lagos state . She went to high school in
Federal Government College Ogbomoso , Oyo State and graduated from the University of Lagos where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature.

Career

Flytime TV 3LiveChicks

Makinwa (along with Tosyn Bucknor and Oreka Godis) was announced as one of the hosts of
3LiveChicks , an entertainment program which was initially launched only on the Web but was later extended to terrestrial TV stations in late 2012.  Makinwa did not renew her contract with Flytime TV for season 2, and was subsequently replaced by her radio colleague Omalicha.

Trending on HipTV

In January 2014, Hip Hop World Magazine announced Makinwa as the host for its latest show Trending which debuted on Valentine's Day .

Moments with Mo on EbonyLife TV

On 21 May 2014, it was reported that Makinwa would be joining the Moments with Mo team on EbonyLife TV as a guest host. She has since featured in many episodes on the EbonyLife TV Network.

Event host

In 2010, she hosted the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant.

On Becoming book

In November 2016, Makinwa released her autobiography On Becoming. It tells of her struggles in life after she lost her parents in a house fire at the age of 8, as well as growing up and her version of what led to the break down of her marriage to Maje Ayida.

Endorsements

In 2013, Makinwa became an ambassador of the United Africa Company of Nigeria alongside
Osas Ighodaro , Dare Art Alade and Dan Foster .  She also signed a multi-million naira contract with Nestlé Nigeria to become the new face of Maggi. In 2016 she became the brand ambassador and face of Mecran Cosmetics.

Personal life

On 15 January 2014, married Maje Ayida. In 2015, she separated from her husband following a scandal revealing he had impregnated his ex-girlfriend. [28] On 5 October 2017, Makinwa's marriage to Ayida was dissolved by an Igbosere High Court in Lagos on the grounds that Ayida committed adultery.

Awards

Year Award Category Result

2012 The Future Awards
On Air Personality of the Year (Radio) Nominate

2013 Nigeria Broadcasters Awards [33] Outstanding Female Presenter of the Year Won

2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Radio OAP of the Year Nominate

2014 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards  Favourite Nigerian On Air Personality Nominate

2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Entertainment Personality of the Year Nominate

Best OAP of the Year Nominate

2014 ELOY Awards  TV Presenter of the Year & Brand Ambassador (Maggi ) Nominate.