Acting
Toke Makinwa (born 3 November 1984 in Lagos State, Nigeria) is a multi-talented Nigerian media personality renowned for her dynamic presence in radio, television, online content creation, and acting. A graduate of the University of Lagos with a BA in English and Literature, she first rose to prominence as a radio host on The Late Morning Show on Rhythm 93.7 FM (formerly known as The Morning Drive) and quickly earned a reputation as one of the top female show hosts in Africa. She expanded her influence with her engaging YouTube vlog series Toke Moments, where her personal storytelling, style tips, and candid commentary won her a legion of followers.
Makinwa’s entrepreneurial pursuits have also made waves—she authored the bestselling memoir On Becoming (2016), candidly detailing her journey, challenges, and rise to stardom. Her impact extends into fashion and lifestyle, where she serves as a trendsetter and influencer with major brand ambassador deals, including for Maggi (Nestlé Nigeria), Mecran Cosmetics, Payporte, Ciroc, and Oppo Mobile. As an actress, she has appeared in Nollywood productions like Makate Must Sell (2019), Sugar Rush (2019), Love Is War (2019), Omo Ghetto: The Saga (2020), Blood Sisters (2022), and Glamour Girls (2022).
Always in the spotlight, Toke Makinwa continues to leverage her voice across podcasts, social media, and TV, championing authenticity, fashion, and success, making her one of Nigeria's most influential and charismatic media icons.
Popular in | Nollywood |
Popular as | Acting |
Gender | FEMALE |
Birthday | November 3, 1984 (40 years old) |
Year | Movie & Role |
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2025 | |
2024 | The Waiter as |
2022 | |
2019 | Love Is War as Yinka the Reporter |