When media personality Toke Makinwa joyfully announced she’s expecting her first child—calling it “the biggest project of my life”—fans poured in their congratulations.
But amid the celebration, one snide remark cut through the joy:“Why do I feel it’s artificial and low-key a surrogate? … but however if I’m feeling, congratulations to her.”
That comment lit a fire, and some of Nollywood and Afrobeats’ most powerful women came out swinging.
Toyin Abraham wasted no time, unleashing a scathing Yoruba curse: “Some of you will suffer from your generation till your last generation. Ègún ò ní kúrò lórí ẹ, àbàshà yámayàma.”
Funke Akindele delivered her clapback in one word—razor-sharp and unapologetic: “Oloriburuku.”
Meanwhile, Tiwa Savage opted for a calm but pointed approach: “You should probably delete your comment. Please just delete.”
Rather than engage in a back-and-forth, Toke herself chose grace and proof. She posted an unfiltered shot of her bare baby bump, captioned: “This era is called growing life.”
The image spoke louder than any argument, effortlessly shutting down the “fake bump” whispers.
Beyond the drama, this moment became a rallying cry for solidarity among women in the public eye. It was a reminder that in the face of online cynicism, authentic sisterhood—fierce, funny, and united—remains undefeated.
