Toke Makinwa Refutes Secret Marriage Rumors Amid 40th Birthday Celebration

On October 20, 2024, social media was abuzz with speculation that Nigerian media personality, Toke Makinwa, secretly tied the knot with her longtime friend, Farouk Umar. The rumors started during her 40th birthday thanksgiving party, where photos and videos of the pair wearing matching white outfits and sharing intimate moments, including a kiss on the neck, fueled the claims.

Fans and followers quickly flooded Makinwa's social media pages with congratulatory messages, believing she had celebrated both her birthday and wedding. However, during her afterparty, Makinwa humorously shut down the reports, stating that Farouk is her close friend who has supported her through challenging times.

In a heartfelt moment, Makinwa addressed the rumors: “On Obasanjo’s internet, they said I got married to this guy. This guy is my best friend... Farouk held me down when there was nobody.” She clarified that Farouk has been a constant figure of support in her life, especially during her divorce from Maje Ayida in 2017, which was a deeply difficult period for her.

The following day, Makinwa took to X (formerly Twitter) to officially dismiss the marriage rumors, thanking her followers for their love but making it clear that she had not walked down the aisle. "I did not get married yesterday," she wrote, emphasizing that the celebration was a thanksgiving event to honor God.

Toke Makinwa’s clarification brings an end to the whirlwind of rumors, with fans now understanding the true purpose of her gathering—a celebration of life, resilience, and friendship.

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