Fitness entrepreneur Maje Ayida, the ex-husband of media personality Toke Makinwa, recently opened up about the emotional toll of his divorce from media personality Toke Makinwa.
Speaking during a church testimony in the UK, Ayida reflected on the aftermath of their 2016 split, describing a dark period in his life marked by depression, isolation, and professional challenges.
“I was out of the loop for a whole year,” Ayida recounted. “I checked out of life for a year to recoup. I realized I was in a very dark space. I was in a hole, but I needed to get out of it.”
Ayida described how he battled insomnia, paranoia, and feelings of hopelessness. He shared how even stepping out in public triggered overwhelming anxiety, leading him to withdraw further. “I created a scenario in my mind that everybody was talking about me, people were looking at me, and that would send me back into my home,” he revealed.
Despite the challenges, Ayida took deliberate steps toward recovery. He emphasized the importance of accountability, acknowledging his role in the events that led to the collapse of his marriage. “I took the blame on myself. It made me feel worse at first until I began to take practical steps,” he noted.
Maje Ayida and Toke Makinwa’s marriage, which ended in 2016 after two years, was marred by allegations of infidelity. Ayida fathered a child with another woman during their union, a revelation that contributed to their separation.
Toke Makinwa has also been vocal about the impact of their divorce on her life. In her memoir and interviews, she expressed how the experience left her traumatized and often misjudged. Addressing misconceptions, she clarified her views on marriage, stating that she remains an advocate for the institution despite her personal experience.
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