Toke Makinwa expresses desire to remarry, debunks dislike for men

Nollywood actress and media personality, Toke Makinwa opens up about her desire to give marriage another chance despite recently clocking 40.

Speaking on a recent podcast with British-Nigerian host Madame Joyce, the 40-year-old described marriage as a “beautiful institution” despite its challenges.

Notably, Makinwa was previously married to businessman Maje Ayida in 2014, but their union ended in 2017 amid publicized controversies.

In the interview, she reflected on her past experiences and shared her optimism about finding love again. “Marriage is not easy, but when done with the right person, it’s one of the most beautiful things,” she said.

Toke Makinwa on her intention to remarry

“People always think I hate men or a feminist who bashes men. I have been married before and marriage is one of the most beautiful institutions.

“I see marriage like the relationship between siblings. If your siblings come to visit, the first couple of days are exciting. You guys wear matching pyjamas, sleep in the same bed, and catch up on all the lost years or lost moments. By the third day, it’s like, ‘Close my f*cking door. Who wore my shoes? Where are my earrings? Please, when are you going back to your house? Please, I am tired.’ And that was how I saw it.

“There were days when I would rush home to tell my ex-husband everything I had been through. And there were days when I woke up in the morning, I said, ‘God, you must hate me for me to marry this idiot. This is not life; this must be hell.’ That was how I saw it. And it didn’t work out many years ago. But I still fancy the institution. I do want to get married again.

“It hasn’t happened yet. I’m not ruling it out. I am just taking my time. Maybe it’s not God’s time yet. Whenever he is ready, I just hope I am not wrinkled [laughs].”

Makinwa debunks marriage to Farouk Umar

Makinwa addressed recent rumours suggesting she had secretly married her long-rumoured partner, Farouk Umar.

She dismissed the reports, clarifying that the event many mistook for a wedding was actually a Thanksgiving celebration.

“Farouk is my bestie,” she emphasized, adding that they share a close but platonic relationship.