Hello Glam lovers, this celebrity under the spotlight of this week’s Up Close & Personal is none other than celebrity media personality, Toke Makinwa.
Sit back and relax as we unveil the Toke Makinwa you never knew!
Who is Toke Makinwa?
Born 3rd November 1984 (age 35 years), Toke Makinwa is a Nigerian radio personality, television host, vlogger, lifestyle entrepreneur and author.
She is known for hosting The Morning Drive on Rhythm 93.7 FM and for her YouTube vlog series Toke Moments. She released her book On Becoming in November 2016.
Toke Makinwa’s Net Worth
The radio host and vlogger has several sources of income. She has had numerous endorsements deals under her belt as well as other businesses.
The radio host and vlogger has several sources of income. She has had numerous endorsements deals under her belt as well as other businesses.
As of 2019, Toke Makinwa’s net worth is estimated at $2 million.
Marriage Life
On 15 January 2014, Makinwa married Maje Ayida, whom she had been involved with for eight years.
In 2015, she separated from Ayida after discovering that he had impregnated his ex-girlfriend.
On 5 October 2017, Makinwa’s marriage to Ayida was dissolved by a Lagos High Court on the grounds that Ayida committed adultery.
Controversies
Toke Makinwa is one celebrity who is always on the news for one reason or the other.
Recently, news broke that her Banana Island home which was alledgedly gisted to her by her billionaire lover, Festus Fadeyi was seized by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCOM) due to debts owed by the Nigerian businessman.
In a statement released by the On-Air personality’s publicist, Andrea Manuela Giaccaglia, Makinwa denied the rumours insisting that she is the sole owner of the said property.
“On behalf of Ms. Toke Makinwa, we would like to address the rumour circulating the internet that Ms. Toke Makinwa’s alleged house in Banana Island was taken over by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON),” part of the statement read.
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.[32] She has also been an ambassador for Payporte and Ciroc. In November 2019, Toke signed an endorsement deal as brand ambassador with Oppo mobile Telecommunication
See you again next week when we get Up Close & Personal with another celebrity, till then, remain Glam!
