Media personality Toke Makinwa has remained tight-lipped about the identity of the father of her unborn child, despite mounting pressure from fans and social media observers following the surprise revelation that she is close to delivery.
R had exclusively reported that the 40-year-old entrepreneur and talk show host is expecting her first child, years after experiencing failed relationships and a collapsed marriage. The news immediately sparked speculation, with many trying to piece together who the man in her life could be.
According to reliable sources, Makinwa has deliberately chosen to keep details about the father under wraps, warning those within her circle to remain discreet until she decides to make the revelation herself. Insiders disclosed that only a handful of her closest friends were aware of the pregnancy before she made it public.
It was gathered that among those privy to the development were Annie Idibia and Tiwa Savage, two of her long-time confidantes, who reportedly respected her wish for privacy until she was ready to share the news.
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“She is very protective of this phase of her life. She wants to control the narrative and reveal what she wants, when she wants,” one source said.
Makinwa, known for her glamorous lifestyle and outspoken persona, is said to be approaching this chapter with caution, having endured the public collapse of her marriage in 2016. Friends say that experience taught her to shield sensitive aspects of her personal life from unnecessary public scrutiny.
“She won’t be pressured into showing the father or making any official announcement yet,” another insider explained. “This is her journey, and she’s determined to handle it on her own terms without interference from outsiders.”
The secrecy has, however, only fueled more curiosity online. While some fans have praised her for prioritising her peace, others have continued to demand answers, insisting that the media star owes her followers more transparency.
Industry watchers noted that Makinwa’s decision is in line with a growing trend among celebrities who prefer to maintain control over what parts of their personal lives they share, especially when it comes to children and family.
For now, the “baby father mystery” continues to stir conversations across social media, but those close to Toke insist she is focused on her health, her baby, and embracing motherhood, leaving the rest of the world to wait until she is ready to lift the veil.