- Toke Makinwa expressed gratitude to God for blessings and motherhood.
- She welcomed her first child, Yakira Eliana, at age 40.
- Celebrated her daughter turning one month old, describing her as a source of joy.
- Motherhood has transformed her lifestyle and emotional well-being.
- Faced breastfeeding challenges with traditional remedies affecting her mental health.
- Reflected on prayers to become a mother at 40, which were answered soon after her birthday.
- Journey to motherhood follows the end of her 2016 marriage to Maje Ayinde.
Media personality and entrepreneur Toke Makinwa has publicly expressed deep gratitude to God for the blessings in her life. On her Instagram story, she conveyed how overwhelmed she feels when reflecting on the ways her life has been touched by divine favor, highlighting God as her constant source of hope and joy.
Toke shared a throwback photo, revealing that she could not have imagined how dramatically her life would change within a year. In August, it was reported that the former OAP welcomed her first child, a baby girl named Yakira Eliana, at the age of 40. Recently, she celebrated her daughter reaching one month, noting how much joy the newborn has brought to her life.
Opening up about motherhood, Toke revealed that the past year has reshaped her lifestyle. Being mostly indoors due to pregnancy was a departure from her usual active routine. She also discussed her breastfeeding challenges, saying that traditional remedies like pap and tea did not improve her supply and even affected her mental health.
Motherhood has been transformative for Toke, who said her daughter has brought healing and restored hope she had carried since childhood. She described her newborn as a source of inspiration, joy, and emotional restoration, noting how deeply connected she feels to her mini-me.
On her podcast, Toke became emotional as she recounted how she prayed to experience motherhood at 40, and how that prayer was answered shortly after her milestone birthday. Her journey to motherhood comes after her marriage to fitness expert Maje Ayinde ended in 2016 due to adultery.
Toke’s reflections reveal a period of profound personal growth, gratitude, and the life-changing impact of welcoming her first child.
