Media personality Toke Makinwa has opened up about her emotional journey to motherhood while addressing misconceptions about her views on relationships, following her recent announcement that she's expecting her first baby.
In a candid interview, the 40-year-old broadcaster revealed she had prayed fervently to become a mother before turning 40, a prayer she says was miraculously answered when she conceived last December, just one month after her birthday.
"People didn't know I was depressed or why I held that thanksgiving service," Makinwa shared, referencing a previous emotional period in her life. "I told God I wanted to turn 40 as a mother. He didn't fail me - He just didn't do it the way I expected."
The media personality also took the opportunity to clarify her much-discussed perspective on relationships: "There's this belief that I bash men or hate them. That's never been true. I'm actually a hopeless romantic at heart." This revelation comes as a surprise to many fans who have followed her outspoken commentary on modern dating.
Her pregnancy announcement has been met with widespread celebration, marking a new chapter for the celebrity who has been transparent about her fertility struggles and personal growth journey over the years.
[Instagram embed of Makinwa's interview clip]
The interview provides rare insight into Makinwa's private struggles with depression and her faith journey, while showcasing her excitement about impending motherhood. Fans have praised her vulnerability in sharing both the challenges and miracles of her path to pregnancy.
As she prepares for this new role, Makinwa's story serves as an inspiring testament to perseverance, with many women relating to her experiences of hoping against hope for motherhood while navigating public misconceptions about her personal life.