Toke Makinwa

Toke Makinwa
Born	3 November 1984[1] Lagos State
Occupation	On-air personality, TV host, vlogger
Years active	2010–present
Website	Official website

Toke Makinwa (born 3 November 1984) is a Nigerian radio personality, television host, and vlogger.^[2][3][4][5] She is known for co-hosting The Morning Drive on Rhythm 93.7 FM and her YouTube vlog series Toke Moments.^[6]

Personal life

On 15 January 2014, Makinwa had a private wedding ceremony with her lover of eight years, Maje Ayida.^[7][8] She hopes to make her Nollywood debut in the future.^[9] In 2015, she separated from her husband following a scandal revealing he had impregnated his ex-girlfriend.^[10]

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 for the web community alone but was later extended to terrestrial TV stations in late 2012.^[11][12][13] Many Nigerian celebrities such as Tiwa Savage, Tonto Dikeh and Bez have been on the show. Makinwa did not renew her contract with Flytime TV for season 2, and was subsequently replaced by her radio colleague Omalicha.^[14][15]

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.^[16][17] She has interviewed many celebrities, including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Eva Alordiah, Femi Kuti, OC Ukeje and Chidinma.^[18][19]

Moments with Mo on EbonyLife TV

On 21 May 2014, it was reported that Makinwa will be joining the Moments with Mo team as a guest host.^[20][21] She has since featured in many episodes on the EbonyLife TV Network.^[22]

Event host

In 2010, she hosted the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant.^[23]

Endorsements

In 2013, Makinwa became an ambassador of the United Africa Company of Nigeria alongside Osas Ighodaro, Dare Art Alade and Dan Foster.^[24] She also signed a multi-million naira contract with Nestlé Nigeria to become the new face of Maggi.^[25] In 2016 she became the brand ambassador and face of Mecran Cosmetics.^[26]

Awards

Year	Award	Category	Result	Notes
2012	The Future Awards [27][28]	On Air Personality of the Year (Radio)	Nominated	lost to Tolu Oniru of The Beat 99.9 FM [29]
2013	Nigeria Broadcasters Awards [30]	Outstanding Female Presenter of the Year	Won	N/A
	2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards	Radio OAP of the Year	Nominated	Lost to Freeze of Cool FM
2014	Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards [31]	Favourite Nigerian On Air Personality	Nominated	Lost to Freeze of Cool FM [32]
	2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards	Entertainment Personality of the Year	Nominated	Lost to Denrele
		Best OAP of the Year	Nominated	Lost to Yaw of Wazobia FM
2014	ELOY Awards[33]	TV Presenter of the Year & Brand Ambassador (Maggi)	Nominated	N/A

References

1. "Happy Birthday to OAP; Toke Makinwa". Daily Times of Nigeria. 3 November 2014. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
2. "Watch Toke Makinwa's Vlog of the week". bellanaija.com. 18 June 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
3. "My relationship with Maje Ayida over- Toke Makinwa". punchng.com. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
4. "My Wedding Idea came when I was 5". punchng.com. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
5. "Toke Makinwa wins Best OAP of the year". Retrieved 2 June 2014.
6. Mix, Pulse. "Toke Makinwa's Vlog: Toke Moments : Marriage & the Unnecessary Pressure from Society". pulse.ng. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
7. "Toke Makinwa and Maje cancel engagement". premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
8. "Toke and Maje surprise wedding ceremony". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
9. "Toke Makinwa ready to debut Nollywood". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
10. "Toke Makinwa's Husband, Maje Makes First Public Appearance 'ALONE' Weeks After Marriage Crisis - INFORMATION NIGERIA". INFORMATION NIGERIA. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
11. "Tosyn Buknor Joins Toke & Oreka on 3livechicks". thenet.ng. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
12. "3LiveChicks premieres at STV". Retrieved 7 June 2014.
13. "3livechicks set to hit TV". 360nobs.com. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
14. "Toke Makinwa explains her absence from 3livechicks". thenet.ng. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
15. "3livechicks season 2 debuts on friday". 360nobs.com. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
16. "Toke Makinwa to host new show Trending on HipTV". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
17. "Hip TV to debut new show on valentine's day". hiphopworldmagazine.com. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
18. "Trending debut with Toke as Host". hiphopworldmagazine.com. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
19. "Trending with Chinwetel Ejiofor". Retrieved 7 June 2014.
20. "Toke Makinwa joins the 'Moments with Mo' team". thenet.ng. 18 May 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
21. S’ola Filani (18 May 2014). "More Fabulousity: Toke Makinwa joins Moments with Mo". YNaija. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
22. "Toke joins Moments with Mo as Guest host". ebonylifetv.com. 21 May 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
23. "OAP Toke Makinwa Full Biography". 5 Oct 2016. Retrieved 26 Oct 2016.
24. "Toke, Foster & Osas becomes Lipton ambassandors". bellanaija.com. 17 June 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
25. Iyabo Aina (12 April 2014). "Tiwa Savage, Toke bagg mouth watering deals with Maggi". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
26. "TOKE MAKINWA IS THE NEW BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR MECRAN COSMETICS…GET THE SCOOP!". Retrieved 30 May 2016.
27. "Toke Makinwa nominated for Future Awards". Retrieved 6 June 2014.
28. Damilare Aiki (18 July 2012). "Future Awards nominees unveiled". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
29. "2012 Future Awards Winners". jaguda.com. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
30. "Nigeria Broadcasters Awards list of winners". bellanaija.com. 12 December 2013. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
31. "Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards nominees". bellanaija.com. 25 February 2014. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
32. "Toke Makinwa, Toolz and others for Nicklelodeon Kids Choice Awards". informationng.com. 26 February 2014. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
33. "Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards Seyi Shay, Toke Makinwa, Mo'Cheddah, DJ Cuppy, Others Nominated". Pulse Nigeria. Chinedu Adiele. Retrieved 20 October 2014.

External links

• Official website
• HipTV Website