Entertainment
Toke Makinwa Sparks Marriage Proposals After Hinting At Marrying Again
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.
Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, has taken home the ‘Best Supporting Actress’ award at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), earning acclaim for her powerful role in Farmer’s Bride.
The win is a career milestone for Aigbe, who triumphed over a star-studded lineup that included Meg Otanwa (Inside Life), Tina Mba (Suspicion), Ireti Doyle (All’s Fair in Love), Ini Dima-Okojie (Skeleton Coast), Omoni Oboli (Wives on Strike 3), and Darasimi Nadi (Aburo).
Akelicious reports that the event kicked off on Friday with the Cultural Day event, marking the official beginning of the series of activities preceding the Award Night which is held on Saturday (today).
Attendees similarly graced the event with their exquisite traditional attire, presenting a captivating blend of African heritage and the glamour of the film awards.
The AMVCA is an annual award presented by Multichoice to recognise outstanding achievements in television, film, entertainment, and digital content creation throughout Nollywood and the entire African continent.
The award ceremony is held in Lagos, Nigeria, and broadcast live on all Africa Magic channels and the awards will be determined by a combination of public voting and a panel of judges.
The nominations, covering film, television, and digital content, recognise works released between January 1 and December 31, 2024.
Among the top contenders, Lisabi: The Uprising, Skeleton Coast, House of Ga’a, and Freedom Way secured multiple nominations across various categories, including Best Movie and Best Director.
In the acting categories, Gideon Okeke (Tokunbo), Stan Nze (Suspicion), Femi Adebayo (Seven Doors), and Adedimeji Lateef (Lisabi: The Uprising) were nominated for Best Lead Actor, while Chioma Chukwuka (Seven Doors), Bimbo Ademoye (Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre), and Uche Montana (Thinline) are among those vying for Best Lead Actress.
Actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has won the ‘Best Lead Actor award’ at the 2025 AMVCA with his movie “Seven Doors”.
The award is as a result of his exceptional talent, versatility, and dedication to the industry.
Adebayo’s portrayal in the film has captivated audiences and critics alike, showcasing his ability to bring depth and nuance to his characters.
He couldn’t utter a word as he betrayed emotion.
He defeated seven other actors to win the award attended by top industry players.
Entertainment
AMVCA 2025: Iyo Prosper outshines Taaooma, Brain Jotter in winning Content Creator award
Budding content creator, Iyo Prosper Adokiye has won the Best Digital Content Creator award at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) held in Lagos on Saturday.
Iyo Prosper clinched the coveted award ahead of industry giants, Taooma and Brain Jotter.
He won with his viral content, We Listen We Don’t Judge, Bible Edition.
The organisers said, “From reels to reality, Iyo Prosper Adokiye blurred the lines and broke the rules”.
Also nominated in the keenly contested category were digital trailblazers like Jide Ibitoye (Jide Pounds), Dorcas Ariyiike Owolagba (Ariyiike Dimples) and Elozonam.
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