Toke Makinwa, a renowned Nigerian media personality, recently shared her story of resilience in the face of her husband’s infidelity. In one of her candid episodes of the popular YouTube vlog series ‘Toke Moments,’ she revealed how she copes with her husband impregnating his ex-girlfriend.
Toke expressed her devastation upon discovering that the pregnancy had reached nine months. Although her marriage to Ayida ended in 2015, the official dissolution of the union took place in court in 2017.
During the episode, the media personality disclosed that her career became her solace as she navigated through the emotional turmoil. Despite her husband’s betrayal, she remained steadfast in her commitment to work and refused to let the circumstances affect her professional life.
Toke revealed that her manager suggested taking time off. However, she believes immersing herself in work helps her deal with her emotions.She explained:
I think [my job] was the only thing that was certain in my life. Everything else that was familiar had failed. The universe I had created had crumbled. And the only thing I was certain about was my work.”
Recalling a significant moment, Toke described how she entered the radio studio early in the morning, despite the turmoil surrounding her personal life. The radio station owner contacted her, expressing concern about the public’s perception and suggesting she take time off. However, Toke revealed her coping mechanism, stating:
I have learned to leave my feelings at the door and then pick them up when I am on my way home. So, once I walk into the studio, it’s not about me. It’s about the millions of people who are trying to make their way to work; they are the ones who are tuning in expecting to get entertained, informed, and on top of what is going on in the world.”
Cc: Gistlover
