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  • How Sandra Edoho’s alleged leaked call with Chiké sparked a fresh clash with Toke Makinwa

    How Sandra Edoho’s alleged leaked call with Chiké sparked a fresh clash with Toke Makinwa

    Just when many thought the drama surrounding Sandra Edoho’s failed marriage to media personality Frank Edoho had started calming down, another controversy exploded online, involving singer Chiké and media personality Toke Makinwa.

    A leaked private phone conversation reportedly between Sandra and Chiké has now dragged old issues back into public discussion. What started as a conversation about handling cheating rumours quickly turned into a fresh online clash after Sandra brought up her old fallout with Toke Makinwa during the call.

    The audio has since gone viral on social media, with fans dissecting every detail and Toke publicly firing back at Sandra over comments made about their past working relationship.

    The Backstory Behind Sandra and Toke’s Fallout

    Toke Makinwa | Sandra Edoho

    The tension between Sandra Edoho also known as Sandra Onyenucheya and Toke Makinwa did not start because of the leaked audio. Their issues reportedly date back to 2019 when Toke hired Sandra’s interior design company, Vivabella Designs, to work on two of her homes.

    According to Toke, the working relationship became difficult during the project. She later complained publicly about what she described as poor finishing and unprofessional conduct. Toke said the entire experience became “traumatic” for her despite the huge amount she paid for the service.

    Sandra, on the other hand, reportedly felt overwhelmed by the constant complaints and pressure surrounding the project. According to details mentioned in the leaked audio, things became so tense that Sandra eventually blocked Toke on her phone and social media.

    The situation reportedly became messy behind the scenes, with both women holding onto resentment long after the project ended.

    Despite the controversy, Sandra later admitted that the public drama unexpectedly helped her business. According to her, the attention from the feud eventually attracted a wealthy client who gave her bigger interior design projects. That old issue remained buried for years until the leaked phone call suddenly brought it back into the spotlight.

    The Leaked Audio That Reignited Everything

    Singer Chike| Sandra Edoho

    The viral audio recording is alleged to be a private conversation between Sandra Edoho and Chiké. The conversation reportedly happened amid rumours that Sandra and Chiké were romantically involved. The rumours became even louder after Sandra publicly accused Frank Edoho of infidelity, emotional abuse, financial betrayal, and domestic violence during the breakdown of their marriage.

    In the leaked call, Chiké sounded worried about how the rumours could damage his image and career. He reportedly expressed fear that being labelled a “homewrecker” could affect his relationship with wealthy clients and married couples who book him for performances.

    Sandra spent most of the conversation trying to calm him down. She repeatedly told him that social media outrage does not last forever and that people usually move on after a few weeks. To convince Chiké that scandals do not always destroy careers, Sandra used her old drama with Toke Makinwa as an example. Sandra said:

    I will give you an example. One time in my career when I worked with Toke Makinwa. I did Toke’s two homes.When Chiké asked, “For her?”, Sandra replied:

    “Not for her! She can’t afford me! Me work for Toke Makinwa, how?!”

    Sandra then explained how the public criticism from Toke initially felt like it would ruin her business. She added:

    “Do you know that at that point, it felt like she spoilt my business because I had an image or a brand of people thinking everything was perfect and she came on social media to scatter it.”

    Sandra however claimed the controversy eventually worked in her favour. According to her:

    “My highest paying client came out from that rubbish.”

    She continued by explaining how a client allegedly hired her after seeing the online drama. Sandra said:

    “He said if this is the rubbish you did for Toke, do it for me.”

    She also admitted during the call that she blocked Toke during the heated disagreement.

    “I was in Miami and she was blowing up my phone and I blocked her and she felt slighted.”

    Sandra then tried reassuring Chiké that even if the cheating rumours became bigger, his career would survive. She added:

    “Your career will not go down. You may have backlash because all your enemies will come out… but everything will still work in your favour.”

    Toke Makinwa’s Reaction

    Toke Makinwa

    After hearing the leaked audio and seeing her name dragged into the conversation, Toke Makinwa responded publicly online and she did not hold back.

    Toke appeared deeply offended by Sandra’s comments, especially the remark suggesting she could not afford her services. She also seemed upset that Sandra used their old business dispute as an example while trying to comfort Chiké over an alleged cheating scandal.

    In her response, Toke accused Sandra of being rude, difficult to work with, and unwilling to take responsibility for problems during the interior design project. Toke wrote:

    “Your rudeness I can overlook but lying is one thing I would not tolerate.”

    She also defended her earlier complaints about Sandra’s work, insisting that the finishing on some parts of the project was poor. According to Toke:

    “You have zero customer service, your attitude to issues is not to resolve but to shift blame.”

    She accused Sandra of blocking her while she was still trying to resolve issues with the project. Toke added:

    “You blocked your client so there was no way you could be contacted.”

    The media personality also rejected any suggestion that Sandra was the victim in the situation. She said:

    “I paid for a service and I have a right to complain.”

    Toke’s response quickly spread online, with netizens taking sides and reigniting debates about the original 2019 drama. See screenshot below:

    Conclusion

    What was supposed to be a private conversation between Sandra Edoho and Chiké has now reopened old wounds and created an entirely new round of public drama. The leaked audio not only intensified rumours surrounding Sandra and Chiké, but also revived Sandra’s long-running tension with Toke Makinwa years after their business fallout supposedly ended.

    It also highlights how quickly old controversies can return online, especially when private conversations become public. In Nigeria’s entertainment industry, past drama rarely stays buried for long. Sometimes, all it takes is one leaked recording for everything to explode again.

  • Mercy Johnson becomes latest Nollywood star to publish a book — See 9 other actor-authors

    Mercy Johnson becomes latest Nollywood star to publish a book — See 9 other actor-authors

    In recent years, a growing number of Nollywood actors have extended their storytelling beyond film sets and cinema screens to the printed page, publishing books that range from memoirs and inspirational guides to fiction and children’s literature.

    The shift reflects a broader trend within Nigeria’s entertainment industry, where screen personalities are increasingly leveraging their public platforms to document personal journeys, address social issues, and shape conversations in more permanent form.

    The latest to join that list is Mercy Johnson Okojie, whose newly released book marks her formal entry into publishing. Known for her prolific acting career and strong fan base, Johnson’s move underscores how established Nollywood figures are using literature to expand their influence and redefine their legacies.

    Here is a look at Mercy Johnson and nine other Nollywood actors who have published books, including what they wrote, when the works were released, and why they stand out.

    1. Mercy Johnson Okojie

    Mercy Johnson Okojie

    One of Nollywood’s most recognisable faces, Mercy Johnson Okojie built her career on emotionally charged roles and commercial box-office successes. With dozens of film credits and multiple awards to her name, she has remained a dominant presence in Nigeria’s movie industry for over a decade.

    On February 26, 2026, Johnson who was recently appointed Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy by the Edo State Government, formally entered the publishing space with the release of her debut book.

    The book, titled YOU-berty is a children-focused guide addressing puberty and early adolescence. Designed for readers between the ages of 10 and 13, the book falls within the educational and youth non-fiction category. By focusing on puberty education — a subject often treated with cultural sensitivity in Nigeria, the mother of four expands her influence into advocacy and child development discourse.

    2. Omoni Oboli

    Omoni Oboli

    Veteran actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli released her debut memoir, The Stars Are Ageless: Finding My Light in Life, in Love and on Set, in April 2018 to coincide with her 40th birthday. The book blends personal reflection with storytelling drawn from Oboli’s life journey, covering themes such as love, career highs and lows, faith, and experiences on and off set. The memoir offers readers an intimate view of the forces that shaped her as both a person and an artist.

    3. Juliana Olayode

    Juliana Olayode

    Juliana Olayode, known for her role as Toyo Baby in Jenifa’s Diary, published her autobiography Rebirth: From Grass to Grace in 2017. The memoir candidly recounts her journey from childhood struggles like hawking on the streets to stardom. It covers sensitive topics including sexual abuse by neighbours, her parents’ divorce, and her struggles with poverty and failed auditions. The book also details her journey as a “sexual purity advocate” and her faith-based transformation.

    Olayode’s work serves as an inspirational narrative of resilience and perseverance, providing insight into the experiences that shaped her life and career.

    4. Damilare Kuku

    Damilare Kuku

    Damilare Kuku has distinguished herself as a Nollywood actor and literary voice with multiple published works. Her debut, Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad (2021), is a collection of fiction short stories exploring relationships and social dynamics in Lagos. She followed this with Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow (2024), a humorous novel addressing beauty standards and societal pressures, and Women Rent Men and Secrets Here (2025), which explores transactional relationships and the complexities of truth in modern Nigerian society. Kuku’s work showcases her range as both an actress and a storyteller beyond the screen.

    5. Bolanle Ninalowo

    Bolanle Ninalowo

    Actor Bolanle Ninalowo released his motivational autobiography Shame to Fame in 2020, chronicling his journey from early struggles to success in Nollywood. The book details personal setbacks, triumphs, and lessons learned, offering readers a glimpse into the resilience required to succeed in the entertainment industry. Notably, former President Olusegun Obasanjo publicly endorsed the book, highlighting its broader social significance.

    6. Juliet Ibrahim

    Juliet Ibrahim

    Award-winning Ghanaian-Nollywood actress Juliet Ibrahim published her memoir A Toast to Life in 2019. The autobiography recounts her harrowing experiences as a child refugee, surviving three civil wars across Liberia, Lebanon, and Ivory Coast. The memoir delves into deeply personal battles, including domestic violence, sexual abuse, and the complexities of navigating the African film industry as a multicultural woman. It traces her determined climb to stardom in both Ghollywood and Nollywood, while ultimately serving as a stirring call to resilience. It urges women to draw strength from their scars and raise a toast to their survival.

    The book’s launch was a landmark moment in the entertainment industry, drawing notable figures such as Chika Ike and Bolanle Ninalowo.

    7. Chika Ike

    Chika Ike

    Chika Ike released her first book, Boss Up, in 2018. Rather than a conventional autobiography, the book unfolds as a motivational playbook, comprising 41 concise chapters aimed at helping readers navigate challenges in business, relationships, and self-worth. She offers candid reflections on deeply personal experiences, including feelings of rejection, being described as an “unwanted child” at birth, and the painful lessons from a widely publicized marriage marked by domestic violence. Beyond the spotlight, she details her evolution from screen star to accomplished real estate investor and entrepreneur, revealing the grit and strategy behind her polished image.

    Harvard Business School officially recognized Ike’s authorship, reflecting the book’s impact beyond Nigeria.

    8. Jim Iyke

    Jim Iyke

    Veteran actor Jim Iyke launched the first volume of his book series, The Gift in the Odds: Walking Through Walls. Released on February 1, 2022, the book marks the first installment in a projected 15-part series, a vision its author, Jim Iyke, has publicly shared. He began writing it in 2020 while in seclusion in France with his son during the pandemic, explaining in an interview with ThisDay Live that he was ready to present the “unabridged Jim” rather than allow the media to define his narrative.

    The memoir follows his evolution from what he describes as a “pre-teen misfit” to a thriving actor and entrepreneur, underscoring resilience, discipline, and persistence. It also confronts more vulnerable subjects, including grief, depression, and anxiety. At its core is his conviction that, in the pursuit of extraordinary goals, support often emerges from unexpected strangers rather than familiar circles.

    9. Toke Makinwa

    Toke Makinwa

    Media personality and actress Toke Makinwa released her memoir On Becoming in 2016. The book provides a candid account of her life, starting with the traumatic loss of both parents in a house fire when she was eight years old. It extensively details her tumultuous 14-year relationship and brief, 18-month marriage to Maje Ayida, addressing themes of betrayal, infidelity, and her journey toward healing and faith. The memoir sparked significant public conversation in Nigeria regarding societal expectations of women in marriage and the courage required to share personal “scandals”. 

    10. Kate Henshaw

    Kate Henshaw

    Veteran actress Kate Henshaw marked her 20-year Nollywood anniversary with the release of her autobiography The World of an Actress: My Story in 2013. It covers her childhood in Cross River State, her background in medical microbiology, and her accidental entry into Nollywood through the 1993 film When the Sun Sets.

    Launch proceeds were partly dedicated to charitable causes, underscoring Henshaw’s commitment to giving back while offering readers an inside look at her life on and off screen.

    Conclusion

    From Mercy Johnson’s debut children’s guide to Toke Makinwa’s introspective memoir, these Nollywood actors demonstrate how storytelling extends beyond the camera lens. Their books not only document personal journeys but also engage readers with insights into resilience, creativity, and the evolving influence of African entertainers.

  • Toke Makinwa warns against the use of ‘dear’ while addressing her

    Toke Makinwa warns against the use of ‘dear’ while addressing her

    Media personality, Toke Makinwa has warned against the use of ‘dear’ while talking her, because it makes her ‘cringe’ when a younger person use “dear” to address her.

    Toke also stressed that the use of “sis and bro” are also abused, and wondered if calling someone by their name is against the Nigerian culture.

    Toke Makinwa further insinuated that only her buddies, those in her circle and those living with her are allowed to use “dear” while addressing her.

    She tweeted;

    Nothing makes me cringe as much as hearing a younger person use “dear” to address me,even worse if we are not friendly, stop using endearing words for people who are not in your circle, who is your “dear”? Use my name or just say hello/hi, you don’t know me that well.

    I am not so big on respect but if there’s a good 15 years between us and I am not your buddy, just say hi/hello or use my name, endearments are sometimes too familiar or is it the African in me jumping out, I’m open to this discussion

    I’ll pick darling over “dear”. Maybe I just don’t like that word. Again only if we are familiar. Maybe I’m not “western” enough, perhaps I need more westernization

    Another one, why do we sis a lot? Is calling someone by their name really against our culture? Why do we like to use sis or bro a lot?

    It’s not really about the age but more the “familiarity”, if we are not buddies, in the same circle, living together I’ll just preferred if words of endearments such as “dear” are left outside our interactions

  • Toke Makinwa responds to troll who said her current man is only with her for the sexual benefits

    Toke Makinwa responds to troll who said her current man is only with her for the sexual benefits

    Popular media personality Toke Makinwa who recently flaunted her new man on social media has reacted after a troll told her current boo is just there for the sexual benefits he gets.

    This is coming after Toke shared a photo of herself posing in the snow and making reference to the “man that is currently eating my work”.

    A follower responded, telling her that the man will soon recreate the photo with another woman he’s actually crazy about.

    The follower went on to say that Toke’s current man is “just about the c**chie”.

    And Toke responded: “I’m just about the D xx.”

     

  • I have dumped a guy before because his toilet hygiene was bad – Toke Makinwa

    I have dumped a guy before because his toilet hygiene was bad – Toke Makinwa

    Media personality, Toke Makinwa has disclosed how bad hygiene make her end a relationship.

    Toke said that she has once dumped a guy because of his toilet hygiene.

    According to the media personality, the guy’s toilet hygiene was very bad. She tweeted;

    “I have ended a relationship before because his toilet hygiene was bad, like zero.”

    When asked why she didn’t try changing the guy, Toke Makinwa responded by saying she’s not the guy’s mother or a rehabilitation centre.

    She wrote in response;

     I am not his mother, I am not a rehabilitation center, I am not his fixer. Common hygiene is every individual’s right pls.

  • Erica, Toke Makinwa, others win at the 2020 ELOY Awards

    Erica, Toke Makinwa, others win at the 2020 ELOY Awards

    On Sunday November 29th, the 2020 edition of the prestigious ELOY Awards held at the Four Points Hotel.

    The award aims at recognizing and celebrating excellence in Nigerian women across several fields.

    The list features 16 categories, with ladies who have largely impacted society through their commitment and leadership.

    On of the lucky recipients of the award was Erica of BBNaija fame who bagged the award for ‘influence’, while media girl, Toke makinwa won the  award for ‘Innovative Beauty practitioner of the Year’…

    Check out the full list of winners below:

    ELOY Award for Agriculture – Fajimi ifedolapo Omobolade, @Graceaionfarms

    Entrepreneur of the Year – Kemi Ogunkoya

    ELOY Award for Technology – Odunayo Eweniyi (Piggyvest)

    Innovative Fashion Brand of the Year – 2207bytbally (Tolu Bally)

    Innovative Beauty practitioner of the Year – Toke Makinwa, Toke Makinwa Beauty

    On-Air Personality – Honey Ojukwu, CoolFM, PH

    TV Personality – Ebunoluwa Dosumu, Africa Movie Channel

    ELOY Award for Influence – Erica Nlewedim

    ELOY Award for Young Entrepreneur – Nike Fowowe, EMR Group

    ELOY Award for Humanitarian (NGO) – Fadairo Adeyinka Abimbola, Joyful Givers

    ELOY Award for Business/Human Performance Coach – Marylin Oma Anona (Omalivingshow)

    ELOY Foundation Award for Enterprise – Elizabeth Oladepo (07Foods)

    Health Care Practitioner – Dr Maymunah Kadiri

    HE4SHE – Adeshola Adeduntan (Managing Director First Bank)

  • Toke Makinwa Clashes With Omokri Over Post On ‘Bleached Divorcee Slay Queens’

    Toke Makinwa Clashes With Omokri Over Post On ‘Bleached Divorcee Slay Queens’

    Media personality Toke Makinwa has attacked former presidential aide Reno Omokri over his post about divorced women.

    The 36-year-old commented in a tweet Mr Omokri wrote on the beauty of Maryam Babangida who is the wife of the former head of state Ibrahim Babangida.

    “Maryam Babangida was one of the world’s most beautiful women ever. We need the media to project more natural beauties like Maryam,” Omokri wrote on Monday.

    “Instead of force feeding youths ‘stunning’ photos of bleached divorcee slay queens, with surgically enhanced bodies!”

    Toke who is divorced said his wife and kids must cringe for him after making reference to divorced women.

    “Wow, at your age? Your wife and kids must be cringing for you, such an embarrassment. “Divorced” is nothing to shame anyone for, life happens,” she wrote on Tuesday.

    “People like you are the reasons why a lot of people stay in unhealthy situations and lose their dignity and In some cases their lives.”

    She continued the attack in several tweets explaining how irritating it is to shame divorce women.

    In 2017 she divorced her husband Maje Ayida.

  • Why I did plastic surgery on my body – Toke Makinwa gives reasons (Video)

    Why I did plastic surgery on my body – Toke Makinwa gives reasons (Video)

    In a recent episode of her Vlog, “Toke Moments” on Youtube, Nigerian OAP, Toke Makinwa revealed why she carried out plastic surgeries on her body.

    She agreed that she did plastic surgery on her body and had a lip filler too.

    Giving reasons for her body enhancement, she said she wanted to look better and curvy in clothes.

    Speaking further, Toke noted that she does not regret undergoing surgery as it is the best thing she ever did and loves it.

    In her words, “Yes I worked on my body but my breast is real. I had a lip filler because I wanted to launch my lipstick brand but now I dont think it is necessary.

    “Also I enhanced my body after I got my fibroids removed. I did that because I wanted to feel better in clothes.

    “I do not regret enhancing my body because it’s the best thing I’ve ever done and I wanted to look curvy and I love it.”

    Watch video below;

  • Maje Ayida Wins Legal Battle Against Toke Makinwa Over Defamation Suit, Awarded N1m In Damages

    Maje Ayida Wins Legal Battle Against Toke Makinwa Over Defamation Suit, Awarded N1m In Damages

    A Lagos State High Court at Tafawa Balewa Square presided by Hon. Justice Ogunjobi on 12th November 2020 has ruled in favour of fitness entrepreneur Maje Ayida over defamation lawsuit against Toke Makinwa.

    The court in its judgment held that after careful consideration of the evidence before the court, it finds only the contents of page 54 line 11-16 and page 83, Line 1 of the 1st defendants’ book as Defamatory.

    The Court granted damages of the sum of 500,000 Naira each to be paid by the 1st and 2nd defendants to any charity organization of the claimant’s choice. The court also granted an injunction preventing the defendants from producing copies of its book with the defamatory words in pages 54 and 83.

    The court also gave the Toke Makinwa 30 days from its judgment to delete and remove said defamatory words from unsold copies of the book in the defendant’s custody.

    Recall that in 2017, Ayida’s lawyers had written a ‘letter of demand’ to Makinwa asking her to stop the promotion and sale of her memoir titled On Becoming.

    Maje’s lawsuit also mentioned that the book contained defamatory words, was misleading and had subjected him to public ridicule.

    Ayida, in the letter, asked Makinwa, among other things, to withdraw the book from circulation, recall all copies distributed and hand them over to him for destruction.

    The letter also said a failure by the media personality to take back the words said in the book, and give a full-page apologizing to Maje Ayida in three national newspapers will lead to the commencement of legal action.

  • VIDEO: ‘I Lost My Virginity At 13’ – Toke Makinwa Reveals

    VIDEO: ‘I Lost My Virginity At 13’ – Toke Makinwa Reveals

    Controversial Media personality, Toke Makinwa recently revealed that she lost her virginity at the tender of 13 to a male student in her secondary school.

    The media personality made this known in a new episode of her vlog, ‘Toke Moments’ on YouTube.

    In the video, she answered some burning questions about herself.

    Toke was quite candid about the age she gave up her Virginity as she disclosed that she began her sexual journey at her first year as a teenager; that is, 13, and the media girl pleaded with her fans not to judge her.

    Watch the full video below:

    Meanwhile, Toke who recently turned 36 lamented about her struggles to birth a child.

    In a post shared on her Instagram page, the media personality shared the many struggles she has had to face this year and the many expectations she had before her 36th birthday that never became reality.

    In her lengthy post, Toke said she had expected to be posting “baby on the way photos” but her belly is still flat and her waist still slim.