Nigerian media personality Toke Makinwa has shared the personal reason behind her decision to stop breastfeeding her daughter, Yakira Eliana, shortly after giving birth.
The popular TV host, who became a mother in August 2025, addressed the topic during a candid Q&A session with fans on Snapchat.
According to Gistreel, when asked if she was still nursing her baby, Toke gave a straightforward answer:
“Cos my breast milk output stopped after three weeks. Any other question?”
Her honest response resonated with many mothers online, highlighting a common yet often unspoken challenge that countless women face during their breastfeeding journey.
Toke had kept her pregnancy largely under wraps until she shared beautiful baby bump photos that caught many of her followers off guard.
The surprise announcement sparked widespread interest in her personal life and journey to motherhood.
The 40-year-old media star has been refreshingly transparent about her path to becoming a mother.
On her podcast, Toke Moments, she’s discussed navigating infertility struggles, dealing with societal expectations, and learning to accept herself.
In recent interviews, Toke has also mentioned being open to remarriage and finding companionship, even expressing that she’d be comfortable in a polygamous marriage if it meant genuine partnership and shared responsibilities.
She frequently calls her daughter her “source of joy and peace,” embracing this new chapter with gratitude and openness.
