Celebrities Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, and Tiwa Savage respond to allegations suggesting Toke Makinwa's pregnancy is a hoax.
In a heartwarming display of solidarity, Nigerian celebrities Funke Akindele, Tiwa Savage, and Toyin Abraham have come to the defence of media personality Toke Makinwa, following a distasteful comment about her pregnancy announcement.
Toke Makinwa, known for her work in radio, television, and brand influencing, shared her joyous news on Instagram on August 13, 2025. The pregnant media personality expressed her gratitude for the blessing, describing motherhood as the "biggest project" and "highest calling" of her life. She also expressed her excitement about raising her child, stating that this role surpasses all others she has played.
The troll's negative remarks about this joyous and personal moment prompted a swift and unified response from Funke Akindele, Tiwa Savage, and Toyin Abraham. The troll had claimed that Toke Makinwa's pregnancy might be artificial and potentially a surrogate, a comment that was met with disapproval from the celebrities.
Funke Akindele responded with the Yoruba phrase "Oloriburuku," which translates to "May your head be shaved," while Toyin Abraham used a more stern Yoruba phrase, which means "Some of you will suffer from your generation till your last generation. Egun oni kuro lori e, abasha yamayam."
The pregnancy announcement marked the most important and fulfilling chapter of Toke Makinwa's life, and she entered 2025 with a declaration that it would bring life-changing experiences. As she embarks on this new journey, she can take comfort in the support of her fellow celebrities and the condemnation of online bullying and trolling.
This reaction reflects a broader trend where fellow celebrities publicly defend one another against toxic commentary on social media, especially concerning sensitive and happy life announcements like pregnancy. The incident serves as a reminder that such behaviour will not be tolerated and that the support and solidarity among Nigerian celebrities remain strong.
[1] Source: Toke Makinwa's Instagram post, August 13, 2025.
Nigerian celebrities, including Funke Akindele, Tiwa Savage, and Toyin Abraham, have shown their support for media personality Toke Makinwa following a distasteful comment about her pregnancy announcement. This incident reflects the trend of celebrities publicly defending each other against online bullying, particularly concerning personal life announcements like pregnancy, thereby reflecting the strong solidarity among Nigerian celebrities in the realm of Naija pop-culture and Nigerian entertainment.
