Seunfunmi Joshua
This past weekend was filled with buzz across the media and entertainment space, but one story that captured widespread attention was that of popular media personality Toke Makinwa, who was spotted with a man often seen by her side, Farouk Umar.
Images and videos of the two surfaced online, sparking rumours of an engagement between the longtime friends.
So, are they really engaged? Here’s everything we know.
The Event Was A Thanksgiving Not An Engagement Ceremony
In a Snapchat video, Nigerian actress, DJ and friend of Toke Makinwa, Ms DSF (Dorcas Shola Fapson) first debunked the claims that Toke and Farouk are engaged. She said, “Bloggers please, I’m just joking. They Toke Makinwa and Farouk Umar] are not getting married. Toke is just doing thanksgiving for her birthday.”
Earlier today, Toke also took to X to refute the engagement claims making rounds on social media. She said, “I did not get married yesterday, I deeply appreciate all your love and prayers, I see how you all desire for me to settle down and God who is the author of time will do it when he thinks it is right. Yesterday was to honor God.”
Farouk and Toke: Just Friends
While the online chatter has been relentless, those who have followed Toke know that she and Farouk have been close friends for quite some time. Though the duration of their friendship is unclear, it’s no secret that they share a strong bond. Some even speculate that they were close while Farouk was in a serious relationship with Nollywood actress Sharon Ooja.
At her birthday thanksgiving after-party, Toke addressed the rumours directly, saying, “This guy is my best friend. Farouk, my friend, ore mi. This is my nigga and my friend, my brother. Farouk held me down when there was nobody.”
Toke Is Still Very Single, Not Taken
Toke wasted no time assuring her fans that she is still very much single. In a humorous tweet, she mentioned, “Una don make my parents receive plenty calls but I know it’s all love, all their friends have called tayaaaaaa, I am very much still singuuuuuuuuuu 😂😂😂😂”
Wrapping Up,
While rumours will always find a way to swirl, Toke Makinwa remains clear on her relationship status. It’s important to remember that not everything seen or heard online is true, and Toke continues to live her best life, on her own terms.
