Popular Nigerian media personality Toke Makinwa has opened up about her early motherhood journey, revealing unexpected challenges she faced after welcoming her first child.
Breastfeeding Journey Cut Short
Makinwa, who gave birth to daughter Yakira Eliana in August 2025 at age 40, recently shared that her breastfeeding experience lasted only three weeks. During a Snapchat Q&A session, a fan questioned why she wasn’t breastfeeding.
The celebrity responded candidly: “Cos my breast milk output stopped after 3 weeks. Any other question??” This unexpected halt in milk production forced Makinwa to discontinue breastfeeding her newborn earlier than anticipated.
Clarifying Baby Name Meaning
This revelation follows Makinwa’s previous clarification about her daughter’s name. When a fan speculated that baby Yakira’s father must be Muslim based on the name, Toke corrected the assumption.
She explained: “He is not. Yakira is a Hebrew name. Beloved, precious and someone of great worth.” The media personality emphasized the beautiful meaning behind her daughter’s name while maintaining privacy about the father’s identity.
Makinwa’s openness provides insight into the unpredictable realities of new motherhood. Her experiences resonate with many Nigerian mothers facing similar breastfeeding challenges.
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