Toke Makinwa

Toke Makinwa is a Nigerian media personality, presenter, author and consumer-lifestyle entrepreneur. Her documented public work spans radio, television and digital media, as well as the 2016 book On Becoming and the launch of fashion and skincare product lines.

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About Toke Makinwa

Profile information current to 2026-08-22.

Nigeria · Media personality, Radio and television presenter, Author · 2 affiliations

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Known for: Nigerian radio and television presentation; Digital and lifestyle media; Consumer lifestyle brands; Autobiographical writing
Country: Nigeria

Media personality
Radio and television presenter
Author
Consumer-lifestyle entrepreneur

At a glance

Makinwa established her media career through radio and television presenting, including work at Rhythm 93.7 FM and later hosting roles.
She authored On Becoming, published by Kachifo Limited under its Prestige imprint in 2016.
Her documented consumer-business ventures include the Toke Makinwa Luxury bag line and the Glow by TM skincare line.
In 2024, she hosted The Buzz, Showmax's companion talk show for the ninth season of Big Brother Naija.

Education and entry into broadcasting

In a 2012 interview, Makinwa said she attended Federal Government Girls' College, Oyo, and studied English Language at the University of Lagos. She also said that she auditioned for and joined Rhythm 93.7 FM in 2010, establishing the early radio foundation of her public career.

Radio, television and digital media

Makinwa expanded from radio into television presentation, with early roles including 3 Live Chicks and the 2012 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant. Her later screen work included hosting Showmax's The Buzz in 2024, a companion talk show for Big Brother Naija Season 9.

Autobiographical writing

Makinwa published On Becoming in 2016 through Kachifo Limited's Prestige imprint. The book forms a distinct part of her public profile beyond broadcasting and presenting.

Consumer-lifestyle ventures

Makinwa announced a signature luxury bag line under Toke Makinwa Luxury in November 2017 and launched the Glow by TM skincare line in partnership with Buluwa Inc. in August 2018. A public link hub observed in 2026 continued to associate her name with shopping links for TM Luxury and TM Beauty products, although the reviewed evidence does not establish the ventures' current ownership or operating status.

Affiliations

Toke Makinwa Luxury 2017-11
Glow by TM 2018-08-13

Timeline

2010 Auditioned for and joined Rhythm 93.7 FM, according to Makinwa's account in a 2012 interview.
2012 Held early television-hosting roles including 3 Live Chicks and the 2012 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant.
2016 Published On Becoming through Kachifo Limited's Prestige imprint.
2017-11 Announced the launch of a signature luxury bag line under Toke Makinwa Luxury.
2018-08-13 Launched the Glow by TM skincare brand.
2024-08-01 Hosted Showmax's Big Brother Naija Season 9 companion talk show, The Buzz.

Additional verified details

Current context

A public link hub branded @Tokemakinwa listed links to her website, the Toke Makinwa Foundation, TM Luxury Bags and Scarves, and TM Beauty Make Up products. This supports a public association with the listed initiatives and shopping links but does not independently establish present corporate ownership, regulatory status, product availability or operating status.

Biographical facts

In a 2012 interview, Makinwa said she attended Federal Government Girls' College, Oyo, and studied English Language at the University of Lagos.
Makinwa authored On Becoming, published in Nigeria by Kachifo Limited under its Prestige imprint in 2016.
Reporting on the launch of Glow by TM said Makinwa partnered with Buluwa Inc. on the skincare line.