Popular Nigerian media personality, actress, and entrepreneur Toke Makinwa has opened up about the deeply personal journey of motherhood and how it has begun to heal wounds from her painful past. The outspoken star, known for her candor on sensitive issues, recently welcomed her first child, a daughter named Yakira Eliana, in August 2025. On Saturday, September 27, she took to her social media platforms to reflect on the profound transformation that becoming a mother has brought into her life.
Toke explained that the process of nurturing her little girl has unexpectedly unlocked buried emotions tied to her childhood trauma and long-standing grief. She admitted that, although she believed she had already dealt with much of her past pain, holding her daughter has been a life-changing experience, one that has provided a new kind of healing she never imagined possible.
Confronting a painful childhood
The actress recalled how she lost both of her parents at a very young age in a tragic fire accident, an event that left an indelible scar on her life. Growing up without the care and guidance of her biological parents shaped her struggles and inspired many of her reflections on trauma in adulthood. Over the years, Toke has often spoken about the difficulty of coming to terms with her loss, but she now admits that motherhood has given her a new perspective on pain and recovery.
She described the birth of her daughter as both a reopening of old wounds and a divine opportunity for renewal. Rather than drowning in sorrow, she sees her child as God’s way of bringing light and healing into her story. In her words, raising Yakira has helped her rediscover parts of herself she thought were broken forever.
Toke Makinwa’s heartfelt words
“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,” she wrote in her touching post, drawing tears and admiration from her fans.
Her vulnerability struck a chord with many followers, who praised her for being courageous enough to share such an intimate truth. They applauded her strength and resilience, reminding her that her journey could inspire countless others dealing with grief and trauma. Several fans also expressed joy at seeing Toke finally experience the beauty of motherhood after years of hard work and personal challenges.
Fans react with love and support
The post quickly went viral, with admirers flooding her comment section with heartfelt prayers, words of encouragement, and congratulatory messages. Many mothers also related to her story, noting how children often bring a sense of purpose, renewal, and emotional healing that words can hardly describe.
One follower commented: “This is so beautiful. Your daughter will grow up knowing she was God’s blessing to heal her mother.” Another fan wrote: “Motherhood has a way of opening doors to peace. Thank you for sharing this testimony with us.”
For Toke Makinwa, what began as a journey of caring for a newborn has evolved into something much deeper — a spiritual rebirth and a reminder that even the deepest pain can give way to joy, light, and restoration.
See her emotional post below …
