Nigerian radio personality, Toke Makinwa has disclosed that she has begun receiving marriage proposals from interested suitors, shortly after publicly expressing her openness to remarrying, even as a second or third wife.
The media personality had gone viral during an interview on her podcast, tokemoments where she spoke candidly about her evolving views on marriage and her willingness to get married again, even as a second, third, or fifth wife.
“In all honesty, at this point in my life, if I have the opportunity to be the second, third, fourth, or fifth wife, I will take it,” Toke said during the podcast.
Explaining the reason behind her change in perspective, Makinwa said, “I am the boss everywhere and that could be tiring. You feel like you need someone to lean on—someone that could decide what’s for dinner. Must it be me?”
Following the release of the podcast episode, which quickly gained traction on social media, the media personality took to her platform to share a screenshot of her inbox, revealing several messages from men expressing a desire to marry her.
Marriage proposals pour in for Toke Makinwa after declaring openness to remarrying
One of the emails, which she highlighted, read, “GOAL: Can we get married? – proposes marriage, based in Ibadan, works as senior data analyst.”
The development has stirred conversation online, with members of the public reacting with a mix of amusement, curiosity, and support for her candid remarks.
While some were surprised by how swiftly admirers responded, others commended her honesty in speaking about the pressures of independence and modern relationships.