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10 Things You Should Know About OAP Toke Makinwa

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As popular as she is, not many are aware of some intricate details of one of Nigeria’s most respected On Air Personalities, Toke Makinwa.

Below are some wonderful details of the voice that made air waves attractive, be-friend-able, retainable and popular

 

  • Toke was born on November 3, 1984. She is 32 years old, and belongs to one of the most powerful signs of the zodiac, Scorpio
  • She is fondly called Toks
  • She loves taking selfies, especially mirror selfies. She never misses an opportunity to take a good one.
  • She is a media practitioner in every form. She is known for co-hosting The Morning Drive, a show on Rhythm 93.7FM, she was a also a presenter on Hip TV’s Trending where she interviewed numerous celebrities like OC Ukeje and Chiwetel Ejiofor. She is currently a presenter on Ebony life TV’s Moments With Mo. She is also a bestselling author for her book, On Becoming. She is also a YouTube blogger for her channel called TokeMoments. The only thing remaining is her acting debut which she hopes will happen anytime soon.
  • She has a history of brand endorsements. She became a brand ambassador for United Africa Company (UAC) in 2013. She also signed a deal with Nestle to become an ambassador for Maggi. In 2016, she became the brand ambassador for Mecran Cosmetics. She was also an ambassador for the online pay store, She also became the first female brand ambassador for Ciroc in Africa.
  • Toke Makinwa is an orphan. She lost her parents when she was younger to a fire accident in their home in Abuja.
  • The light-skinned media personality was once married to Maje Ayida and the marriage was only a year old when it ended.
  • Toke and Maje Ayida are not officially divorced. Despite the fact that the marriage ended in 2015 following a scandal revealing that Mr. Ayida impregnated his former girlfriend, they are still legally together as the divorce process hasn’t ended yet.
  • Makinwa bleached her skin at some point to live up to the standards set by her estranged husband, Maje Ayida.
  • She is one of the few media personalities who have successfully combined their love for fashion and lifestyle with their love for God. Toke is a bonafide Christian and one of the most respected fashionistas on the Nigerian entertainment scene.

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Veteran Nollywood Actor, Amaechi Muonagor Dies at 61

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Nollywood legend, Amaechi Muonagor, has reportedly passed on. He was 61.

The actor suffered kidney failure and has been on dialysis.

His demise on Sunday came just few days after a video, where he was soliciting funds for Kidney transplant went viral.

His death comes weeks after another Nollywood actor, Mr Ibu, died.

No official statement has yet been released.

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Popular Celebrity Award: Adeleke, Dele Momodu Hail Nigeria’s Entertainment As World Class

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The governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, and Publisher, Ovation International Magazine, Aare Dele Momodu have hailed the Nigerian entertainment industry as world-class by all standard.

The duo made the disclosure at the unveiling of a voting platform for Most Popular Celebrity Award in Osogbo, Osun State by Governor Adeleke.

Speaking with journalists at the Celebrity House, Osogbo, venue of the unveiling, Momodu said Nigerian music industry and Nollywood are global brands, adding that the award would further boost the industry’s rating towards becoming a global leader.

“The Nigerian entertainment industry is world-class, it is one that would become number one in the world. So, I am proud of what Osun state has done. Governor Ademola Adeleke is investing in the industry; he is from a family that is into entertainment with the likes of David Adeleke (Davido), Shina Rambo, B-Red among others.

“This project is aimed at producing more of Davidos, B-Reds, not just in the state but also across the country, hence, our decision to support the ambition.

“I urge Nigerians to join the platform and vote for their favourite celebrities. This is an industry that can solve the problem of unemployment if properly supported. It could take our youths out of poverty,” he said.

Declaring the platform opened, Governor Adeleke, who was represented by the Commissioner for Tourism, Abiodun Ojo, said the reason for the choice of Osun for the event is not far-fetched, saying the state is the cradle of entertainment with the likes of late Duro Ladipo, Kareem Adepoju (Baba Wande), Yemi Elebuibon to the trendy Davido among others.

“Today, we are unveiling another landmark, a prestigious honour to creative minds. It is an integrity laced process and a unifying force to boost the industry, through an enigmatic progression that will create over 50,000 entrepreneurs Nationwide.

“This will be a drive to a sustainable data based National Recognition in form of an Award to Nigeria’s MOST POPULAR CELEBRITY for the year 2023 in 17 Categories to be crowned here in Osogbo,” he added.

The project coordinator, Solanke Hamzat, said the platform would offer fans opportunity to vote for their favourite celebrities in seventeen categories.

He said the platform is devoid of any technicalities and is making the fans the decider based on the influence such celebrity had on their lives.

The Osun State government under Governor Adeleke has been in the forefront of promoting tourism, culture, entertainment and more in the state.

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Glo Launches Naija Comedy Service to Boost Entertainment, Fun

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A new offer, Glo Naija Comedy Service, which features an array of video content from top Nigerian comedians has been unveiled by digital solutions company, Globacom.

Globacom explained in a press statement in Lagos that “Glo Naija Comedy Service, was designed to suit customers’ entertainment and fun needs and its available at the palm of customers’ hands on all android and i-phone devices and on any web browser of their choice.”

Glo stated that the stress-bursting video content service which is deployed in conjunction with NCC-licensed aggregators will feature the likes of Sabinus, Aki and Pawpaw and others, providing rib-cracking jokes and entertainment for the enjoyment of Nigerians. It added that “Glo Naija Comedy Service ensures there is something for everyone”.

The service, according to Globacom,  is easy to use and it works on all web browsers. It stated that there is no need to download any app to enjoy it, adding that “As long as a subscriber has an active data pack, he or she will be able to access Glo Naija Comedy Service and savour the fun”.

Customers can subscribe to the service by dialing the short code 55222 or *55222# while subscription for the service include daily subscription pack which attracts N20 per day, weekly subscription which goes for N100, and the monthly packages starting from N500.

Globacom said “Customers can also call Glo Customer Care Centre on short code 300 for additional information on the service.”

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