Nigerian media personality and entrepreneur, Toke Makinwa, has announced the birth of her first child, describing the experience as the happiest moment of her life.
Sharing the news on Thursday via Instagram, Makinwa introduced her newborn daughter in an emotional post overflowing with gratitude and joy.
“I’m a Mommy. This is the happiest I’ve ever been. My precious daughter, the love I never knew existed, my heart in another human being, my love,” she wrote.
Revealing her baby’s full name as Yakira Eliana Olakitan Iyanuoluwa Ikeoluwa Adunola, Makinwa said her birth was nothing short of a miracle and a testimony to God’s faithfulness.
“I have seen the goodness of God in my lifetime, I have seen God move and I no longer just hear of it, I see it. It ended in praise, my miracle is here,” she added.
Read Also: Baby bump season: Toke Makinwa, other pregnant Nigerian celebrities, new moms
Makinwa reflected deeply on her journey to motherhood, describing her daughter as her “purpose, reason, and evidence” of answered prayers.
“Thank you for choosing me, thank you for making me a mother. My heart overflows with so much gratitude. God heard, God answered. Every single detail, down to your fingers and toes, oh He heard my prayers,” she wrote.
Fondly signing off as “Mama Yaya,” the proud new mother explained that her daughter’s name carries profound meaning, translating to precious, beloved, of great worth, my God has answered.
Following the announcement, the post was flooded with congratulatory messages from friends, colleagues, fans, and well-wishers, many celebrating the new chapter in her life.
For Makinwa, one of Nigeria’s most influential media figures, this transition into motherhood adds a personal milestone to a career already defined by resilience and success.
Known for her work as a radio and television host, author, actress, and fashion entrepreneur, Toke Makinwa has long stood as a household name in Nigerian entertainment.
Read Also: Toke Makinwa announces pregnancy, calls it her life’s biggest blessing
Her journey has been one of reinvention and determination, and now, with Yakira’s arrival, she embarks on a new chapter, embracing the joys and responsibilities of motherhood.
With this announcement, Makinwa joins the growing list of Nigerian celebrities who have recently welcomed children, underscoring 2025 as a year of blessings and family milestones across the entertainment industry.
