Popular Nigerian media personality, Toke Makinwa, has announced the birth of her first child — a baby girl named Yakira Eliana. The excited new mother shared the news on social media, describing the birth of her daughter as the happiest moment of her life.
In a heartfelt message posted on her official Instagram page, Makinwa expressed deep joy and gratitude, calling her newborn “my miracle.” She wrote, “I’m a Mommy… This is the happiest I’ve ever been. My precious daughter, the love I never knew existed.”
The 40-year-old actress, author, and businesswoman said her daughter is the evidence of God’s goodness and answered prayers. According to her, every detail from the baby’s fingers to her toes is a testimony to her faith and trust in God.
“I have seen the goodness of God in my lifetime. I no longer just hear of it — I see it. It ended in praise,” she said.
Toke also revealed her daughter’s full name: Yakira Eliana, Olakitan, Iyanuoluwa, Ikeoluwa, Adunola— names rich in meaning and reflective of her Yoruba roots. “Yakira Eliana” means “Precious, Beloved — of great worth, My God has answered,” she explained.
Many fans and celebrities have since flooded her social media page with congratulatory messages, celebrating with her and sending blessings to the newborn.
Toke Makinwa has been one of Nigeria’s most visible media figures over the past decade. She gained fame as a radio host on Rhythm 93.7 FM and later became a well-known TV presenter, author, and entrepreneur. Her lifestyle brand, “Toke Makinwa Luxury,” includes fashion, beauty, and skincare products.
Over the years, she has been open about her struggles, including a public divorce in 2017 and her challenges with fertility. In her memoir On Becoming, she shared deeply personal stories about love, loss, and finding herself.
Though she has kept her pregnancy and journey to motherhood private until now, the announcement of her daughter’s birth marks a new chapter in her life.
“This child is my purpose, my reason, my evidence. Thank you for choosing me. Thank you for making me a mother,” she said in her emotional post.
Toke’s announcement quickly trended across social media platforms, with fans praising her strength and celebrating her new role as a mother. The news came as a surprise to many, but the tone of her message was full of hope and gratitude.
As Makinwa embraces motherhood, many are eager to see how this new journey will shape her life and career. For now, she is soaking in the joy of her “answered prayer” — baby Yakira Eliana.
