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Media personality Toke Makinwa has refuted rumors of a recent marriage during her 40th birthday Thanksgiving celebration in Lagos.
This speculation began circulating on social media on Sunday night that Makinwa had secretly wed entertainment figure Farouk Umar at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island. The rumors gained traction after a video of the two, dressed in white attire and traditional ‘buba and sokoto,’ sharing affectionate moments went viral.
However, during her party, Toke clarified that they are merely friends, emphasizing that he has been supportive during her challenging times. She stated, “On Obasanjo’s internet, they said I got married to this guy. This guy is my best friend. Listen, on Toke Makinwa’s internet, they said I married Farouk. Farouk, my friend, ore mi… this is my nigga and my friend, my brother, who wants to marry you. Farouk held me down when there was nobody.”
Reflecting on her previous tumultuous marriage to Maje Ayida, which ended in divorce in 2017 amid infidelity allegations, Toke expressed gratitude for the strength to overcome her challenges. She recalled feeling as though she would “die” the day her marriage ended.
The 39-year-old OAP also thanked her friends for their unwavering support during that difficult time. “Jesus, you comforted me when my friends left me. Jesus, you saw me through a divorce. When I thought I was going to die, when I didn’t know if I would wake up the next day, somehow you held me together. Even when I showed a frail faith, you knew I was not weak. Somehow, you made me a tiger. You are the one that liveth. You are the one that will never fail,” she said.
Makinwa expressed appreciation for her friends, acknowledging that while she may not have always been the best friend, she is grateful for their presence and support.