Nollywood actress, media personality, and entrepreneur Toke Makinwa has shared a touching story about how her mother’s unwavering support and belief in her helped shape her life.
While launching her new fragrance line, Toke praised her mother for her instrumental role in her journey from being a struggling student to a successful entrepreneur.
Toke revealed that she was once a poor performer in school, always at the bottom of her class. She even tried to alter her report sheet, which resulted in severe punishment.
However, her mother’s encouragement and belief in her potential helped her overcome her struggles. Her mother would wake her up at night, urging her to study and read, even when Toke felt ashamed and discouraged.
She said” “Another incident that shaped my life, I was always at the bottom of my class. There was this time we were like 52 in the class, and I came 52, and a part of me thought I was smart, and I cleaned the 5 and left the 2. I was going home to show my parents that finally, after being bottom of the class, I came second, and when they looked at the report card, they flogged me. She didn’t spare my behind because she was frustrated. I remember when I was feeling ashamed and down, this was the same woman who believed in me and would wake me in the night, telling me to read. Mummy, I know I came last in class, but today, Mummy, I launched a perfume line”.
The moment Toke Makinwa @tokstarr gave her mum well-deserved praise during her @tokemakinwabeauty launch ❤️#BlueprintAfric pic.twitter.com/7R1B0xC72P
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Toke makinwa my helper, make them still credit me too nah well congratulations to her mom o
Good for her. Parents will want the best for their kids.
Sincerely every good parents must be on the lookout for the best of their children
Toke makinwa and her are just looking beautiful at that age, thank God he has a mother that she can attributes all her success to
Mothers always wants the best for their children
The role of a mother in a child’s life cannot be underestimated
Congratulations to her
Parents love is really the best, I’m happy for you dear.
Of a truth mothers are strength of many
This is how it should be bro…. Appreciate those who worked for it
Mothers love and energy towards their children is priceless. Always wanting the best for their wards. Kudos Toks. Continue to make Mama proud.