Toke Makinwa Reveals How Motherhood is Healing Her Childhood Trauma and Grief
Popular Nigerian media personality and actress, Toke Makinwa, has opened up about the emotional journey of motherhood and how it is helping her heal from past trauma and grief. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
Toke Makinwa Welcomes First Child
In August 2025, Toke Makinwa welcomed her first child, a daughter named Yakira Eliana. On Saturday, September 27, she took to social media to reflect on how becoming a mother has been a deeply transformative and healing experience.
According to the OAP and actress, caring for her daughter has allowed her to confront childhood pain she thought she had long buried.
Healing From Childhood Loss
Toke Makinwa’s early life was marked by tragedy. She lost both of her parents in a fire accident during her childhood — a painful experience she has often described as one of the darkest chapters of her life.
In her heartfelt post, she revealed that the birth of her daughter has helped her process that grief in unexpected ways:
“My daughter brought me healing. She is daily healing parts of me I didn’t even know needed healing — healing from my childhood trauma, from grief I thought I had dealt with a long time ago. God knew I needed this.”
Fans Praise Toke’s Vulnerability
Her revelation struck a chord with many of her fans and followers online. Supporters flooded her comment section with words of encouragement, applauding her for being vulnerable and honest about her healing process.
For many, Toke’s story is a reminder of the redemptive power of motherhood and how love can help mend old wounds.
📌 Check out her emotional post below:
