Toke Makinwa Denies Marriage Rumors at 40th Birthday Thanksgiving Party
Popular media personality Toke Makinwa has dismissed speculation about a new marriage during her 40th birthday Thanksgiving party in Lagos.
The PUNCH Online reports that rumors surfaced on Sunday night, claiming she had secretly wed entertainment figure Farouk Umar at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island. The speculation intensified after a video of the two, dressed in a white gown and ‘buba and sokoto,’ sharing affectionate moments went viral on social media.
However, at the party, Toke clarified that they are just friends, emphasizing that he has been there for her during difficult times.
She stated, “On Obasanjo’s internet, they’re saying I married this guy. This guy is my best friend. Listen, on Toke Makinwa’s internet, they claim I married Farouk. Farouk, my friend, ore mi… this is my guy and my brother. Who wants to marry you? Farouk supported me when no one else was there.”
The media personality also reflected on her difficult marriage to her longtime partner, Maje Ayida, which began in 2014 and ended in divorce in 2017 due to infidelity allegations.
She expressed gratitude to God for providing her the strength to overcome those challenges, revealing that she felt like she would “die” on the day she ended her marriage.
The media personality also reflected on her challenging marriage to her longtime partner, Maje Ayida, which began in 2014 and ended in divorce in 2017 due to allegations of infidelity.
She expressed gratitude to God for the strength to navigate those difficulties, revealing that she felt as though she would “die” on the day she decided to end her marriage.
