Toke Makinwa
| Toke Makinwa | |
|---|---|
| Born |
3 November 1984[1] Lagos State |
| Occupation | On-Air Personality, TV host, Vlogger |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Website | Official website |
Toke Makinwa (born 3 November 1984) is a Nigerian radio personality, television host, and vlogger.[2][3][4][5] She is known for co-hosting The Morning Drive on Rhythm 93.7 FM.
Personal life
On January 15, 2014, Makinwa had a private wedding ceremony with her lover of 8 years Maje Ayida.[6][7] She hopes to make her Nollywood debut in the future.[8]
Career
Flytime TV 3LiveChicks
Makinwa (along with Tosyn Bucknor and Oreka Godis) was announced as one of the hosts of 3LiveChicks, an entertainment program which was initially launched for the web community alone but was later extended to terrestrial TV stations in late 2012.[9][10][11] Many Nigerian celebrities like Tiwa Savage, Tonto Dikeh and Bez have been on the show. Makinwa did not renew her contract with Flytime TV for season 2, and was subsequently replaced by her radio colleague Omalicha.[12][13]
Trending on HipTV
In January 2014, Hip Hop World Magazine announced Makinwa as the host for its latest show Trending which debuted on Valentine's Day.[14][15] She has interviewed many celebrities, including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Eva Alordiah, Femi Kuti, OC Ukeje and Chidinma.[16][17]
Moments with Mo on EbonyLife TV
On 21 May 2014, it was reported that Makinwa will be joining the Moments with Mo team as a guest host.[18][19] She has since featured in many episodes on the EbonyLife TV Network.[20]
Event Host
In 2010, she hosted the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant.[14]
Endorsements
In 2013, Makinwa became an ambassador of the United Africa Company of Nigeria alongside Osas Ighodaro, Dare Art Alade and Dan Foster.[21] She also signed a multi-million naira contract with Nestlé Nigeria to become the new face of Maggi.[22]
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Future Awards [23][24] | On Air Personality of the Year (Radio) | Nominated | lost to Tolu Oniru of The Beat 99.9 FM [25] |
| 2013 | Nigeria Broadcasters Awards [26] | Outstanding Female Presenter of the Year | Won | N/A |
| 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Radio OAP of the Year | Nominated | Lost to Freeze of Cool FM | |
| 2014 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards [27] | Favourite Nigerian On Air Personality | Nominated | Lost to Freeze of Cool FM [28] |
| 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Entertainment Personality of the Year | Nominated | Lost to Denrele | |
| Best OAP of the Year | Nominated | Lost to Yaw of Wazobia FM | ||
| 2014 | ELOY Awards[29] | TV Presenter of the Year & Brand Ambassador (Maggi) | Nominated | N/A |
References
- ↑ "Happy Birthday to OAP; Toke Makinwa". Daily Times of Nigeria. 3 November 2014. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ↑ "Watch Toke Makinwa's Vlog of the week". bellanaija.com. 18 June 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- ↑ "My relationship with Maje Ayida over- Toke Makinwa". punchng.com. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
- ↑ "My Wedding Idea came when I was 5". punchng.com. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
- ↑ "Toke Makinwa wins Best OAP of the year". Retrieved 2 June 2014.
- ↑ "Toke Makinwa and Maje cancel engagement". premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ "Toke and Maje surprise wedding ceremony". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ "Toke Makinwa ready to debut Nollywood". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ "Tosyn Buknor Joins Toke & Oreka on 3livechicks". thenet.ng. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ "3LiveChicks premieres at STV". Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ "3livechicks set to hit TV". 360nobs.com. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ "Toke Makinwa explains her absence from 3livechicks". thenet.ng. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ "3livechicks season 2 debuts on friday". 360nobs.com. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- 1 2 "Toke Makinwa to host new show Trending on HipTV". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ "Hip TV to debut new show on valentine's day". hiphopworldmagazine.com. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ "Trending debut with Toke as Host". hiphopworldmagazine.com. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ "Trending with Chinwetel Ejiofor". Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ "Toke Makinwa joins Moments with Mo". thenet.ng. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ "More Fabulousity: Toke Makinwa joins Moments with Mo". YNaija. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ "Toke joins Moments with Mo as Guest host". ebonylifetv.com. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ "Toke, Foster & Osas becomes Lipton ambassandors". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ "Tiwa Savage, Toke bagg mouth watering deals with Maggi". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ↑ "Toke Makinwa nominated for Future Awards". Retrieved 6 June 2014.
- ↑ "Future Awards nominees unveiled". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
- ↑ "2012 Future Awards Winners". jaguda.com. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
- ↑ "Nigeria Broadcasters Awards list of winners". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
- ↑ "Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards nominees". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
- ↑ "Toke Makinwa, Toolz and others for Nicklelodeon Kids Choice Awards". informationng.com. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
- ↑ "Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards Seyi Shay, Toke Makinwa, Mo’Cheddah, DJ Cuppy, Others Nominated". Pulse Nigeria. Chinedu Adiele. Retrieved 20 October 2014.