- Toke Makinwa revealed her daughter has helped her heal from childhood trauma and grief.
- She welcomed her baby girl, Yakira Eliana, in August at age 40.
- Toke had prayed to become a mother by 40 and conceived one month after her birthday.
- She admitted motherhood has changed her personality and lifestyle.
- The star candidly spoke about breastfeeding struggles and adjusting to her new reality.
- She described her daughter as the healing she didn’t know she needed.
Nigerian media personality Toke Makinwa has poured her heart out about how motherhood has transformed her life and brought her unexpected healing.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the first-time mum revealed that her baby girl, Yakira Eliana, has been a source of restoration for her.
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She explained that caring for her daughter has been gradually mending scars from childhood trauma and grief she once believed were behind her.
In a heartfelt message, Toke expressed gratitude, admitting that her daughter has filled a void she has carried since losing her parents at the age of eight.
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She described the experience as drowning in her baby’s big eyes while learning new lessons about herself each day.
Toke welcomed her daughter in August at the age of 40—a milestone she had long prayed for. In fact, she once revealed on her podcast that she asked God to let her become a mother by her 40th birthday. To her amazement, she conceived just a month later.
Marking Yakira’s first month of life, Toke penned a sweet tribute, thanking her “mini-me” for choosing her and promising to give her the best of love and care.
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Motherhood has also reshaped her lifestyle. Known for her vibrant social life, Toke admitted she spent most of the year indoors due to her pregnancy, which was unusual for her. She also shared candid struggles with breastfeeding, joking that drinking pap only affected her mental health without improving her milk supply.
Despite the challenges, the media star says this new chapter has given her peace, joy, and healing in ways she never thought possible. For her, motherhood isn’t just a change of status—it’s a miracle.
