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Top 25 Richest Nigerian Celebrities And Their Net Worth In 2023

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3 years ago

January 21, 2023

Acting is one of the highest-paying careers in Nigeria. Additionally, Nollywood not only benefits actors. Scriptwriters, producers, directors, costume designers, make-up artists, and more people are making it big in this industry. Here are the richest actors in Nollywood and their net worth:

25. Alexx Ekubo – N415.18 million ($1 million)

Born: 10 April 1986

Age: 36 years (as of 2023)

Birthplace: Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Occupation: Actor and model

Alexx Ekubo made it into the limelight after emerging second in the 2010 Mr Nigeria beauty contest. He mostly plays the roles of detective, playboy, boyfriend, and gold digger.

Some of his movies are The First Lady, The American King: As told by an African Priestess and Hot Girl Next Door. Alex Ekubo and Chigozie Fancy Acholonu called off their engagement and wedding in August 2021.

Alexx Ekubo’s net worth is around $1 million. The actor bought a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV in April 2021.

He also has a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro sport convertible worth N5.9 million and bought his mother a car in 2020.

24. Odunlade Adekola – N415.18 million ($1 million)

Born: 31 December 1978

Age: 44 years (as of 2023)

Birthplace: Abeokuta, Nigeria Spouse: Ruth Adekola (2003 to present)

Children: 4 sons

Occupation: Actor, singer, filmmaker, producer and director

The well-known Yoruba actor features in both English and Yoruba films. Odunlade Adekola married Ruth in 2003.

They have four sons who want to be actors in future, and the youngest is called Adedore Adekola.

The actor has an estimated net worth of $1 million.

He owns: A mansion in an affluent neighbourhood of Abeokuta

A multimillion-naira hotel in Ogun State

Two luxury cars (one of his vehicles is a Range Rover Sport)

23. Nonso Diobi – $1 million

Born: 17 July 1976

Age: 46 years (as of 2023)

Birthplace: Enugu, Nigeria

Occupation: Actor and film director

Nonso Diobi joined Nollywood in 2001 and has had a magnificent journey in the film industry.

He made his big break in the 2001 film, Across the Bridge, and has acted in over 200 movies, including Makers of Justice, and Bafana Bafana.

Nonso Diobi’s net worth is estimated to be $1 million. The actor is single because his highly mobile lifestyle affects his dating life and sources claim he has a son. Diobi has a luxurious car but rarely shows it off on social media.

22. Segun Arinze – N622.77 million ($1.5 million)

Born: 24 September 1965

Age: 57 years (as of 2023)

Birthplace: Onitsha, Nigeria

Spouse: Anne Njemanze (Separated in 2010), Julie Arinze (2008 to present)

Children: 6

Occupation: Actor and singer

Segun Arinze is the former head of the Actors Guild of Nigeria. Most people remember him from the Black Arrow film and a TV series called Ripples.

The actor has six children from three different women, including his ex-wife, Ann Njemanze. His children are Morenike, Ayo, Femi, Victoria Ejiamatu, Ebunoluwa, and a daughter whose name is not publicly known. Arinze’s net worth is $1.5 million. He owns a burglary proof SUV and a beautiful mansion.

21. Yul Edochie – N830.36 million ($2 million)

Born: 7 January 1982

Age: 41 years (as of 2023)

Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria

Spouse: May Yul-Edochie (2004 to present)

Children: 5

Occupation: Actor and model

Yul Edochie is the son of renowned Nigerian actor Chief Pete Edochie. He came to the limelight in 2007 after starring in the Wind of Glory film. The actor is a proud father of five and has a polygamous marriage.

He married May in 2004 at age 22, and they are blessed with four children; Kambi, Dani, Karl, and Victory Zane Chukwubuike Yul-Edochie. Yul then got a son with an acting colleague called Judith Austin in 2021 and made her his second wife.

Yul Edochie’s net worth is around $2 million. He awarded himself with a Lexus SUV in 2021 after 16 years of hard work and has a 3-storey house in Lagos. The actor also owns a:

Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2003

Toyota Camry 2007 Nissan

Pathfinder 2008 Honda Crosstour

Mercedes Benz GL450

20. Olu Jacobs – 954.91 million ($2.3 million)

Born: 11 July 1942

Age: 80 years (as of 2023)

Birthplace: Abeokuta, Nigeria

Spouse: Joke Silva (1989 to present)

Children: Olusoji, Olugbenga, and Dayo Jacobs

Occupation: Film executive and veteran actor

Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs is among the few Nigerians actors featured in international movies. He has been in over 100 Nollywood films and several British films. Olu Jacobs’ net worth is roughly $2.3 million. His wife, Joke Silva, bought him a car on his retirement. The couple has four children.

19. Kanayo O Kanayo – N1.03 billion ($2.5 million)

Born: 1 March 1962

Age: 60 years (as of 2023)

Birthplace: Mbaise, Nigeria

Spouse: Nneka Onyekwere

Children: Uloaku Valerie Onyekwere, Kosisochukwu Montell Onyekwere, Einstein Onyekwere, and Clinton “Onye Eze Mbaise” Onyekwere

Occupation: Lawyer and veteran actor

Kanayo O Kanayo made his debut in Nollywood in 1992 through the Living in Bondage movie and has starred in more than 300 films. Kanayo O Kanayo’s net worth of about $2.5 million makes him one of the top 20 richest Nollywood actors in Nigeria. He unveiled his N71 million Bentley Continental GT on social media in 2018. Kanayo wore purple attires to match his purple car.

18. Emeka Ike – N1.25 billion ($3 million)

Born: 22 March 1967

Age: 55 years (as of 2023)

Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria

Spouse: Suzanne Emma (Separated in 2017)

Children: 4

Occupation: Veteran actor

Emeka Ike rose to fame in 1997 following his debut film, Deadly Affair. He quit acting because he was unhappy with the developments in the industry. Emeka Ike and Suzanne Emma ended their marriage in 2017.

The actor has custody of their four children, while Suzanne has visiting rights. Emeka Ike’s net worth is $3 million. He is into the real estate business and has numerous investments.

17. Zack Orji – N1.25 billion ($3 million)

Born: 1960

Age: 62 years (as of 2023)

Birthplace: Libreville, Gabon

Spouse: Ngozi Orji

Children: Leo’Nel

Occupation: Actor, director, producer and filmmaker

Zachee Ama Orji is a fluent English and French speaker. He was born in Gabon but raised in Cameroon, Benin, and Togo. Zack made his debut in the acting scene in the 1991 Unforgiven Sin.

Zack Orji’s net worth is around $3 million. Prophet Joshua Iginla gave Zack a posh SUV, Larry Koldsweat received a Mazda, a Toyota Camry went to Funso Adeolu, and Fathis Balogun also received a Toyota Camry.

16. Sam Dede – N1.25 billion ($3 million)

Born: 17 November 1965

Age: 57 years (as of 2023)

Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria

Spouse: Tammy Sam-Dede (2001 to present)

Occupation: Film director, politician, lecturer, and veteran actor

Sam Dede lectured at the University of Lagos and is now a senior lecturer at the University of Port-Harcourt in River State. He serves the school’s Department of Theatre Arts.

Sam Dede’s net worth is $3 million. He has appeared in over 350 films and is regarded as one of Nigeria’s richest and most influential actors.

15. Mike Ezuruonye – N1.45 billion ($3.5 million)

Born: 20 September 1982

Age: 40 years (as of 2023)

Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria

Spouse: Nkechi Nnorom (2010 to present)

Children: 2

Occupation: Actor

Mike Ezuruonye was a banker before becoming an actor. He is popularly known for his handsome looks and for exploding in anger while playing his roles. He underwent eye surgery after the harsh movie production lights made him develop a growth.

Mike met his wife, Keke Nkechi Nnorom, on a movie set in Abuja and married her on 13 November 2010. Before relocating to Nigeria to be with her husband, she was a medical psychologist in Canada.

The couple has two children, the eldest being Reynold Nkembuchim Ezuruonye. Mike Ezuruonye’s net worth is $3.5 million, and he loves vintage cars. However, some of his vehicles are gifts from friends. One of his cars is a Range Rover.

14. Bovi Ugboma – N1.45 billion ($3.5 million)

Born: 25 September 1979

Age: 43 years (as of 2023)

Birthplace: Benin City, Nigeria

Spouse: Kris Asimonye Ugboma (2007 to present)

Children: Elena, David, and Chuchu Ugboma

Occupation: Stand-up comedian, actor and writer

Bovi is one of the best comedians and actors in Nigeria and runs a YouTube channel. The star made his acting debut in the 2016 movie; It’s Her Day. He also wrote and featured in the 2021 comedy movie My Village People.

Bovi Ugboma’s net worth is approximately $3.5 million.

He owns a one-story duplex situated in Banana Island, Victoria Island, Lagos state, and drives a:

Toyota Prado

Hyundai Sonata

Ford Unlimited

G WAGON

Lexus Range Rover

13. Osita Iheme – N1.45 billion ($3.5 million)

Born: 20 February 1982

Age: 40 years (as of 2023)

Birthplace: Mbatoli, Nigeria

Occupation: Actor, scriptwriter, comedian, motivational speaker, and philanthropist

Osita Iheme is among the highest-paid actors in Nigeria, and he rose to fame in 2003 after featuring as Pawpaw in the Aki Na Ukwa film. Performing alongside actor Chinedu Ikedieze saw them featured as siblings and friends in more movies.

Besides acting, Osita owns a youth empowerment organization called Inspired Movement Africa. Osita Iheme’s net worth is about $3.5 million.

He drives posh cars like:

Toyota Harrier

Land Rover LR3

Honda NSX Sport car

Some of his other notable assets are:

The Resident hotel A $600,000 home in Owerri city, Imo State,
Nigeria

A Rolex Presidential Day-Date Oyster Perpetual watch worth $40,000

Although the actor has never confirmed his marital status to the public, some sources claim he has a son and a wife called Noma.

12. Chinedu Ikedieze – N1.49 billion ($3.6 million)

Born: 12 December 1977

Age: 45 years (as of 2023)

Birthplace: Amaeke, Nigeria

Occupation: Actor, entrepreneur, and serial investor

Spouse: Nneoma Ikedieze (2011 to present)

Chinedu Ikedieze encountered a massive breakthrough in the Nigerian entertainment scene after acting alongside Osita Iheme in the 2003 Aki Na Ukwa film as Aki. The duo never cease to amaze the audience in all movies they partner in.

Chinedu Ikedieze’s net worth is about $3.6 million, and he is the GLO Ambassador. His car collection has grand machines like:

Hummer Stretch Limousine

Infiniti Jeep FX

Toyota Camry

Porsche Carrera 911

Mercedes Benz E300

Chinedu also owns houses in Abia State, an exquisite lounge in Surulere, a travelling agency, the Nizik fashion label, and a football academy.

SomeHe and Nigerian fashion designer Nneoma Nwaijah had a traditional marriage at Isala Mbano in Imo State (Nneoma’s hometown) on 26 November 2011. The couple does not have a child but would love to have three.

11. Okechukwu Ukeje – N1.53 billion ($3.7 million)

Born: 15 July 1981

Age: 40 years (as of May 2022)

Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria

Spouse: Senami Ibukun Oluwa Togonu-Bickersteth (2014 to present)

Occupation: Actor, model, and musician

After winning the Amstel Malta Box Office (AMBO) reality show, OC Ukeje featured in many award-winning films, including Two Brides and a Baby, Hood-rush, Alan Poza, Confusion Na Wa, and Half of a Yellow Sun.

OC Ukeje’s net worth is around $3.7 million. His first car was a 2006 Chevrolet Optra with a Toyota Engine, and the first time he drove it was to the University of Lagos to see his girlfriend. The car once stopped on the road, and he helplessly stood there as people honked at him.

Ukeje did not know he had run out of fuel and felt embarrassed because he was just rising to fame. He won a 2013 Nissan as the Best Lead actor at the NMAs. The actor keeps most of his assets private.

10. Pete Edochie – N1.66 billion ($4 million)

Born: 7 March 1947

Age: 75 years (as of 2023)

Birthplace: Enugu, Nigeria

Spouse: Josephine Edochie

Children: Yul, Leo, Eva, Uche, Linc, and Gene Edochie

Occupation: Actor and television personality

Chief Pete Edochie is one of the most talented actors in Africa. Before joining the film industry, he worked for the Anambra Broadcasting Commission (now called the Eastern Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (ENBC)).

Pete’s first film was Things Fall Apart in 1985. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to Nigeria’s film industry, including the Industry Merit Award by Africa Magic.

Pete Edochie’s net worth is about $4 million. The actor bought cars for his six children whenever they graduated from university and is blessed with several grandchildren.

9. Nkem Owoh – N1.66 billion ($4 million)

Born: 7 February 1958

Age: 64 years (as of 2023)

Birthplace: Udi, Nigeria

Spouse: Ngozi Nkem Owoh (1998 to present)

Children: 2 daughters

Occupation: Actor, musician, comedian, and movie producer

Nkem Owoh began acting while studying at the University of Ilorin. He became famous through the film, Osuofia in London and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Most Nigerian movie fans love his comedic roles. The actor is married and once revealed his two daughters to the public while doing an endorsement deal for MTN. Nkem Owoh’s net worth is around $4 million, and some of his assets are:

Mitsubishi Montero SUV

A mansion in Enugu

A Mercedes Benz 4matic

8. John Okafor – N1.74 billion ($4.2 million)

Born: 17 October 1961

Age: 61 years (as of 2023)

Birthplace: Nkanu West, Nigeria

Spouse: Stella Maris Okafor (2015 to present)

Children: Emmanuel Mandela, Chelsea, and Jay Jay Okafor

Occupation: Actor and comedian

John Ikechukwu Okafor is the funniest actor in Nollywood. He came to the limelight in 2004 after performing in a comedic film Mr Ibu. The actor has appeared in more than 200 movies.

John Okafor’s net worth is around $4.2 million. Before fame and riches, he was a firewood seller, a hairdresser, and a meat butcher. He even lived with a friend in the slums of Lagos.

John and his wife lost their first son, Emmanuel Mandela. The actor often shares images of his automobiles on social media. Fans have spotted him driving a:

Mercedes Benz GLE

Lexus LX 570

2015 Mercedes Benz C class

BMW X6

7. Clem Ohameze – N1.87 billion ($4.5 million)

Born: 27 June 1965

Age: 57 years (as of 2023)

Birthplace: Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Spouse: Chinwe Esther Ohamenze

Children: Stephanie and Skye Ohameze

Occupation: Actor

Clem Ohameze joined the Nollywood film industry in 1995, and a movie called End Time made him a household name countrywide three years later.

He has appeared in several award-winning movies and has two children with his wife, Chimwe Esther Ohameze. Some people attacked the actor in 2007 while vying for a political seat. They shot and killed his cousin and made his car crash.

The incident left Clem with a severe injury. As a result, the actor took a break from the movie industry. He underwent surgery in November 2021 to regain full movement. Clem Ohameze’s net worth is roughly $4.5 million.

6. Ramsey Nouah – N1.87 billion ($4.5 million)

Born: 19 December 1970

Age: 52 years (as of 2023)

Birthplace: Edo, Nigeria

Spouse: Emelia Philips-Nouah (2002 to present)

Children: Quincy, Desiree, and Camil Nouah

Occupation: Actor and director

Ramsey Nouah was born to an Israeli father and a Nigerian mother from Owo in Ondo State. He has gained the reputation of a lover boy because of his romantic roles.

The actor rose to fame after featuring in the 2010 romantic film The Figurine. Ramsey Nouah’s net worth is around $4.5 million. His car collection as:

1959 Cadillac Coupe De Ville

Rolls-Royce Phantom

Aston Martin DBS superleggera

Tesla Model X

Range Rover

Vogue 2012

Hummer H2 Stretch Limo

5. Desmond Elliot – N2.07 billion ($5 million)

Born: 4 February 1974

Age: 48 years (as of 2023)

Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria

Spouse: Victoria Elliot (2003 to present)

Children: Denzel, Desmond Junior, Donald, and Dawn Elliot

Occupation: Actor, director, and politician

Desmond Elliot is among the most handsome Nigerian actors. He has appeared in over two hundred films and some TV shows and soap operas. The actor was inaugurated as one of the Lagos State House of Assembly lawmakers in June 2015.

Desmond was still acting while performing his political duties. The actor and his wife Victoria are proud parents of Donald and his four siblings.

The other kids are two sets of twins (Denzel & Desmond and Donald & Dawn). Desmond Elliot’s net worth is about $5 million, and has several expensive automobiles in his collection, including:

Toyota HiAce 2019

Toyota 4runner

Toyota Camry 2010

Range Rover Evoque

Ford Explorer 2020

Nissan Versa

Vintage Mercedes Benz.

4. Kenneth Okonkwo – N2.07 billion ($5 million)

Born: 6 November 1968

Age: 54 years (as of 2023)

Birthplace: Nsukka, Nigeria

Spouse: Ogechi Ezekiel (2000–2002), Ifeoma Okonkwo (2007 to present)

Children: Ifeanyi and Chukwuchirimeze Okonkwo Occupation: Actor and real estate magnate

Kenneth Okonkwo is popularly known for the Nollywood movie, Living in Bondage, where he played the role of Andy Okeke. His father died when he was 16, but he pressed on to become one of Nigeria’s best businessmen.

His first son, Ifeanyi, lives in South Africa with his mum, Ogechi Ezekiel. The actor’s second son is Chukwuchirimeze. It took Kenneth and his current wife, Ifeoma, nine years to have him.

Kenneth Okonkwo’s net worth of $5 million grants him a slot on the list of the top 10 richest Nollywood actors.

He drives the following machines: Two Rolls-Royce Phantom vehicles

Nord Tank

Range Rover

3. Chidi Mokeme – N2.91 billion ($7 million)

Born: 17 March 1972

Age: 50 years (as of 2023)

Birthplace: Anambra, Nigeria

Spouse: Jean Olumba Mokeme (2012 to present)

Children: Noah and Emem Daniel Mokeme

Occupation: Actor and reality show host

Chidi Mokeme is among the richest actors in Nollywood, with about $7 million net worth. Besides acting, he makes money from event management, hosting TV shows, and brand endorsements.

Mokeme hosted the Gulder Ultimate Search reality show. In 2015, the actor bought his wife a new Range Rover worth N20 million on Mother’s Day. He later opened a boutique called GQ Warehouse in Lagos.

2. Richard Mofe Damijo – N2.91 billion ($7 million)

Born: 6 July 1961

Age: 61 years (as of 2023)

Birthplace: Aladja, Nigeria

Spouse: May Ellen Ezekiel (Separated in 1996), Jumobi Adegbesan (2000 to present)

Children: Oghenekome Mofe Damijo

Occupation: Actor, writer, producer, lawyer, politician, and former journalist

Richard Eyimofe Evans Mofe-Damijo (alias RMD) has received many accolades for his excellent acting performances. The Delta State Governor appointed him as the commissioner of culture and tourism in 2009 upon joining politics.

Richard Mofe-Damijo’s net worth of about $7 million makes him the second richest actor in Nigeria. Images of some of Richard’s cars are on his social media pages. Fans have spotted him driving a:

2014 Toyota High Lander

2016 Range Rover sports

Toyota Land Cruiser

BMW 4 series coupe

Lexus LX 570

Mercedes – Benz GLE

1. Jim Iyke – N12.46 billion ($30 million)

Born: 25 September 1976

Age: 46 years (as of 2023)

Birthplace: Libreville, Gabon

Spouse: Dana Kinduryte

Children: Harvis Chidubem Iyke

Occupation: Actor, entrepreneur, and film producer

James Ikechukwu Esomugha (alias Jim Iyke) tops the list of the richest Nollywood actors, with a $30 million net worth. He is the only son in a family of eight children, and his debut film in Nollywood was Last Flight to Abuja.

He starred alongside actors Hakeem Kae-Kazim and Omotola Jalade Ekeinde. Jim Iyke has won various awards as an actor, made business investments, and also makes more money as a producer. Some of Jim Iyke’s machines are:

Chevrolet Camaro

Plymouth Prowler Convertible

Camero SS Convertible

Mercedes G Wagon

Dodge Challenger

Range Rover Sports

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How Toke Makinwa’s Pregnancy Unveiling Sparked Social Media Frenzy

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August 23, 2025

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Nigerian media personality, entrepreneur and actress, Toke Makinwa, sent shockwaves across the internet exactly a week ago after unveiling her pregnancy, a revelation that has since dominated conversations both online and offline.Newspaper-inspired merchandise

For over a decade, Makinwa has remained one of Nigeria’s most recognised media figures. From her early days as a presenter on Rhythm 93.7 FM’s ‘The Morning Drive’, to her widely followed YouTube vlog, Toke Moments, and her best-selling memoir ‘On Becoming’, she has built a reputation for candour, glamour and resilience.Newspaper-inspired merchandise

At 40, she has grown into an entertainment powerhouse, with endorsements, acting roles, and businesses that have cemented her influence across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle spaces.

Over the years, Toke Makinwa’s views on relationships have often sparked debate. Following a high-profile divorce from entrepreneur Maje Ayida in 2017, she became vocal about self-worth, financial independence and rethinking traditional expectations of marriage.

While she once remarked that “marriage is not an achievement,” she later admitted she remained open to remarriage but only on her own terms.

In her exact words, she remarked, “As independent women, do you think that we have glamorised this notion of being independent? Yeah. It’s tough, I won’t lie. Let me break it down. Forget the cameras. At this point in my life, if I have the opportunity to be the second, third, fourth or fifth wife, I will take it.”

This history of outspoken reflections made her pregnancy announcement more striking to fans and critics alike.

The pregnancy unveiling
Ahead of her Instagram unveiling, Tribune Online on Tuesday, August 12, exclusively reported that the actress is pregnant and nears delivery. Digital edition of the newspaper

Following the report, Makinwa took to Instagram on Wednesday to announce what she called “the biggest project of my life.”

Accompanied by radiant photographs of her growing bump, she described the journey as “the highest calling ever,” adding:

“Of all the projects I’ve embarked on in my life, this one trumps it all. The timing couldn’t be more perfect. God truly makes all things beautiful in His time.”

Her heartfelt caption, infused with gratitude and spirituality, immediately struck a chord with millions of followers.

Social media frenzy
The reaction that trailed Toke Makinwa’s unveiling was nothing short of explosive. Within two hours, her Instagram post had attracted over 20,000 comments. By the five-hour mark, the figure had crossed 40,000, as fans, colleagues and celebrities flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages.

At the time of writing this and barely 10 days after the unveiling, Toke’s Instagram post has 75,000 comments and continues to generate 75,000 reactions from fans and critics. Many hailed her story as inspirational, particularly as she is experiencing motherhood at 40, a milestone that challenged cultural expectations about timing and family.

Popular celebrities such as Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Iyabo Ojo, Adesua Etomi and others publicly celebrated the news, while fans reposted her images with beautiful captions describing her as a “beacon of hope” and a “symbol of divine timing.”

‘Unknown husband’ question
Yet, the wave of celebrations quickly gave way to speculations. Toke did not disclose the identity of the father, prompting thousands of curious and sometimes intrusive questions across social platforms.

Comments about who the “baby daddy” dominated the conversation for days. Controversial social media personality, Uche Maduagwu, weighed in with a question, somewhat rhetorical: “Toke, who gives you belle? Na married man or single, let’s know abeg.”

Another Instagram user, @halibut, commented: “Where is your husband? For you all you girls saying you can’t settle for less, can you see Toke Makinwa? She don settle for less, she no fit show her husband, maybe na gateman give her belle.” @Afroblog001 also wrote: “Thought you said you no need man for your life or na woman sperm did the job?”

The absence of clarity also gave rise to conspiracy theories. Some online users suggested she may have used a surrogate, pointing to the lack of earlier bare-belly photos. @shemstrends commented: “Why do I feel artificial and lowkey a surrogate, but however I’m feeling, congratulations to her.” Similarly, @the.halfcast wrote: “The Toke we all know will definitely want to show us the naked body of her tummy.”

The speculation gained traction until she eventually shut it down herself by posting a striking image of her bare bump.

As if that wasn’t enough, the announcement also attracted moral criticism.

Commentators questioned her decision to frame the pregnancy in spiritual terms while being unmarried, igniting heated discussions on the intersection of faith, motherhood, and societal expectations.

Popular social commentator Solomon Buchi wrote: “As a Jesus girl or Christian, we need to be very careful how we mix God with our personal decisions, decisions we have decided to pursue, whether they are Godly or not. Now I am not saying there is anything ungodly or not about having a child but you are having a child outside of wedlock, you are not married, and so there is just no need bringing God into that. There is no need spiritualizing it. Honestly you can give your testimony without implicating God’s word and His standard. Just say that you wanted to be a mother and now you are about to be a mother, or you are a mother already. There is no need to infuse God into it because, according to God’s standard, the only right way to be a parent is in the premise of marriage.”

Anothe Instagram user, @iamkennethudeh, also commented: “God’s standard is a good man and good woman to bear and raise children and live happily. Don’t normalise this abnormally for our young men and women, child without a father and you are even posting.”

While some viewed such remarks as judgmental, others felt they echoed long-standing cultural beliefs about marriage and parenting.

Throughout all the noise, Toke Makinwa has maintained her silence on the identity of her unborn child’s father, focusing instead on celebrating what she describes as a new and fulfilling season in her life

Beyond the Gossip

Beyond the frenzy, Makinwa’s announcement resonated because it spoke to broader themes: women defining family on their own terms, the intersection of faith and timing, and the pressure society places on female celebrities.

For many, her story reinforces that motherhood and fulfilment can come at any stage, irrespective of age or marital status.

As one fan wrote in a widely shared comment: “Toke’s journey is proof that delay is not denial.”

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Music Earnings Couldn’t Have Sponsored My Wedding To Otedola’s Daughter – Mr Eazi

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Nigerian singer and entrepreneur, Mr Eazi has insinuated that his music earnings alone couldn’t have covered the expenses of his wedding to actress Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola.

The ‘Leg Over’ crooner stated this while reacting to an X user who claimed that he was trying to recoup his wedding expenses by releasing his new single, ‘Cassanova.’

Reacting, Mr Easy said, “U think sey music go fit pay for that wedding my G? lol”.

However, another X user stated that Mr Eazi’s earnings from 2018 could have sponsored the wedding.

Responding, the singer explained that he had a successful hit-run in 2017-2018, but it was his most financially challenging year in the past decade.

“You got a point tho, but 2017-18 is the brokest I’ve been in the last 9 years! But all the music I put out then enter like mad sha im really thankful,” he wrote.

DAILY POST reported that Mr Eazi and Temi held their wedding in a private Iceland ceremony recently.

The couple got engaged in April 2022 in London, England.

Mr Eazi has previously revealed that he met Temi through her elder sister, DJ Cuppy, who was his friend.

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Toughest Prison Is Home Without Peace’ – Naira Marley Gives Relationship Advice

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Controversial Nigerian singer and rapper, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has shared relationship advice for singles.

The Marlian boss urged single people to be very mindful of who they choose to date or marry, stressing that the toughest prison is a home without peace.

On his X handle, he wrote, “Be careful who you date and marry, the toughest prison is a home without peace.”

Naira Marley has kept his private life from the media. Despite revealing that he has twin daughters, Aishat and Simiat, the identity of their mother has remained a secret.

In April this year, popular Instagram model and TikToker, Sandra Benede, claimed that she is the mother of Naira Marley’s twins but later denied her claims.

Recall that Naira Marley and Sandra Benede sparked relationship rumours in 2022, after she wished him a happy birthday with a cozy video of them in bed.

The couple appeared to have since separated as they stopped hanging out and posting each other.