Entertainment

10 Things You Should Know About OAP Toke Makinwa

Published

6 years ago

April 8, 2018

Eric

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.

Entertainment

‘We Finally Lost Him’, AGN Confirms Junior Pope’s Death

Published

1 week ago

April 11, 2024

Eric

The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has confirmed the death of Nollywood actor, John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope.

The actor and three of his colleagues were coming back from a movie location in a boat when they fell into Anam River in Anambra on Wednesday.

Rollas took to his instagram page on Thursday to disclose the sad development as he wrote, “It is so so sad that our joy was shortlived.

“My first post was out of excitement when we noticed his tingling fingers. Two notable hospitals tried their best to revive him but to no avail.

“God knows the best. We finally lost him,” he said.

Junior Pope joined the Nollywood industry in 2006, and started attending movie auditions and acting as a minor character in movies.

He usually played the role of a bodyguard, palace attendant, and servant in movies.

In 2007, he rose to fame after acting in the Nollywood blockbuster movie “Secret Adventures”, a movie directed by Tchidi Chikere.

He acted in more than 150 Nollywood movies which include: “Secret Adventures”, “Mad sex”, “Bitter Generation”, “Vengeance of Bullet”, “The Cat”, “The Generals”, “Wrong Initiation” among others.

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I’m No Longer Cut Out for Marriage, Having Kids – Iyabo Ojo

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1 week ago

April 11, 2024

Eric

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has said that she is no longer cut out for marriage or having kids, stressing that her now is only for enjoyment.

Iyabo Ojo, a divorcee, expressed her intention not to seek marriage with her current partner, music executive Paul Okoye, also known as Paulo, saying their realtionship is for companionship.

Taking to her Instagram page, the actress shared, “Marriage – done and dusted. Had kids – done and dusted. Raised my kids – done and dusted. Next stage: Enjoyment! Enjoyment! Enjoyment!”

She added that people should, however, do what makes them happy and works for them.

“This is me. Do you ….. do what makes you happy and what works for you,” she wrote.

Iyabo Ojo is a prominent Nigerian actress, filmmaker, and entrepreneur.

She has been active in the Nigerian film industry, often referred to as Nollywood, for many years.

Ojo has appeared in numerous movies and has gained recognition for her talent and versatility as an actress. Apart from her acting career, she has also ventured into film production.