Nigerian media personality, actress, author, reality TV show host, and entrepreneur, Toke Makinwa, has expressed her willingness to marry again.
The 40-year-old spoke in a recent podcast interview with British-Nigerian media personality, Madame Joyce, where she said marriage is one of the most beautiful institutions despite its challenges.
Toke said: “People always think I hate men or a feminist who bashes men. I have been married before and marriage is one of the most beautiful institutions.
“I see marriage like the relationship between siblings. If your siblings come to visit, the first couple of days are exciting. You guys wear matching pyjamas, sleep in the same bed, and catch up on all the lost years or lost moments. By the third day, it’s like, ‘Close my f*cking door. Who wore my shoes? Where are my earrings? Please, when are you going back to your house? Please, I am tired.’ And that was how I saw it.
“There were days when I would rush home to tell my ex-husband everything I had been through. And there were days when I woke up in the morning, I said, ‘God, you must hate me for me to marry this idiot. This is not life; this must be hell.’ That was how I saw it. And it didn’t work out many years ago. But I still fancy the institution. I do want to get married again.
“It hasn’t happened yet. I’m not ruling it out. I am just taking my time. Maybe it’s not God’s time yet. Whenever he is ready, I just hope I am not wrinkled (laughs).”
There were reports recently that she has tied the knot with her rumoured longtime partner, Farouk Umar.
But, the actress swiftly debunked the rumours, claiming they were just “besties” and that the alleged wedding ceremony was her thanksgiving event.
Toke Makinwa was previously married to Wellness coach and businessman, Maje Ayida. They got married in 2014, but their marriage ended in 2017.