Media Personality and actress Toke Makinwa has commended legendary artist D’banj for his unconditional support and generosity.
Claiming in a new social media video that he is the first Nigerian male who has ever given her money with no expectation of return.
Toke Makinwa gave a heartfelt story of her first meeting with D’banj and the faith he showed in her in the now-viral video.
She recalled how D’banj supported her efforts even after they first met, several years later, when she started her career in the media.
D’banj made a noteworthy gesture at the book launch of Toke Makinwa by pledging ₦10 million.
True to his word, he transferred the amount the following morning at 8 a.m. Toke Makinwa described this act of kindness as unparalleled, emphasizing that D’banj remains the only man in Nigeria who has given her money without any strings attached.
In her heartfelt tribute, Toke Makinwa referred to D’banj as her “major guy.”
See video:
“D’banj gave me N10million at my book launch and he never asked for anything in return. The only Nigerian man I know that has given me free money.”
– Toke Makinwa pic.twitter.com/pPPU4xtOBz
— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) September 5, 2024
Recall that, Toke Makinwa voiced concerns about approaching her 40th birthday, an important milestone in her life.
She talked about her anxiety and a conversation she had with D’Banj in a recent episode of her programme, Toke Moments. D’Banj suggested she avoid celebrating her 40th birthday because of pressures from the industry and the possibility of being “retired” because of her advanced age.
She said:
“I’m turning a very big age this year and I’m so nervous. I am so nervous. At first, I started the year by saying I didn’t want to do anything. D’Banj, I’m going to call him out. D’Banj called me and said “Don’t do birthday o! You know this industry. Did I do my birthday? Did Don Jazzy celebrate his birthday? Who shouted when they were 40? Don’t do any birthday o! They will retire you.” I was like “Dapo, what do you mean?”
“When I fill forms these days, you know when we were so excited to fill between 18 and 25, we tick fast. Between like 25 and 35, you tick. After 35, it’s like is this answer required?”
