At 40, celebrated Nigerian media personality and style icon Toke Makinwa has unveiled what she calls “the biggest project of my life” — her pregnancy — in a breathtaking garden-themed photoshoot. Draped in a hand-crafted gown by award-winning Nigerian fashion entrepreneur Tolu Bally, creative director of TBally, Toke radiated joy, elegance, and testimony.
Toke Makinwa
The ethereal look, a nude mesh dress adorned with cascading floral appliqués in warm autumn tones, paired with a bold yellow silk train, was complemented by flawless glam from celebrity makeup artist Peace Ibadin and voluminous curls styled by Danny’s Hairven. With a fresh yellow bloom tucked into her hair, she looked every inch a woman in full bloom herself.
From Waiting to Winning
Toke’s journey to motherhood has been a long, public, and deeply personal one. Known for her candid reflections on love, heartbreak, and the search for a life partner, she has never shied away from expressing her desire for both a family and the right partner. In her announcement, she reflected on years of longing, prayer, and preparation:
“The biggest project of my life, the highest calling ever! What a difference a year can make. Dear God, you did this one… All that time I thought you had forgotten me, you were preparing me for the biggest blessing. You truly are the God of time and chance. My healed pain will break someone else’s chain.”
Toke Makinwa
Her caption doubled as a love letter to her unborn child — “My bug” — thanking the baby for choosing her and declaring that becoming a mother trumps every achievement in her illustrious career.
Faith, Fashion, and Fulfillment
For a woman who has worn countless hats — from radio darling to bestselling author, TV host to businesswoman — this chapter marks a powerful new beginning. It’s a testament to faith, timing, and resilience, resonating with countless women who have waited for their seasons of joy.
Toke Makinwa
Her followers, colleagues, and fans have flooded her pages with congratulatory messages, praising her openness, perseverance, and the way she continues to inspire women navigating their journeys toward love, family, and self-fulfillment.
As the media queen steps into motherhood, she does so draped in the artistry of Nigerian fashion, the glow of answered prayers, and the unshakable certainty that her “season is here.”
