By now, you probably have seen the viral videos from media personality, Toke Makinwa’s thanksgiving bash, which somehow managed to seat Real Housewives of Lagos casts, former BBNaija stars, sworn enemies and the fashion girlies of the ‘gram in the same hall, sipping vodka under chandeliers.
While there was much to speculate about who wore what or how much the drinks at the event cost, more pressing issues of whether Toke is engaged to her long-time friend Farouk Umar caught the attention of the Twitterati.
We dug deep to uncover the million-naira question of whether or not he popped the question to her last night.
Timeline of their friendship
While we can’t say for sure when they became friends, we can confirm that they have been friends for years. Umar has also made appearances multiple times in Toke’s videos on social media. In one video, the pair teased each other about having children together.
Farouk said that if he didn’t find the bone of his bone, he would consider having a child with Toke. Toke also jokingly laughed at him, saying she had no interest in having any children with him.
Engagement rumours
While the thanksgiving party was happening last week, videos of Toke and Umar lovey-dovey went viral, with many saying he had proposed to her. It didn’t help that the pair also wore matching white outfits. An X user, @Cyndodo_, jumped on the TL yesterday, claiming that a secret wedding between them had happened. Many ran with the fake gist, and some even started sending them congratulatory messages.
Toke friend zoning him
However, Toke, during her thanksgiving after-party, refuted the secret wedding rumours and said that Farouk is nothing more than her close friend. Toke said, “This guy is my best friend. Farouk, my friend, ore mi. This is my nigga and my friend, my brother. Farouk held me down when there was nobody.”
Toke debunking claims of proposal
In a Snapchat video, Nigerian actress, DJ and friend of Toke Makinwa, Ms DSF (Dorcas Shola Fapson) first debunked the claims that Toke and Farouk are engaged. She said, “Bloggers please, I’m just joking. They Toke Makinwa and Farouk Umar] are not getting married. Toke is just doing thanksgiving for her birthday.”
In a recent post on X, Toke also refuted the secret wedding claims again. She said, “I did not get married yesterday, I deeply appreciate all your love and prayers, I see how you all desire for me to settle down and God who is the author of time will do it when he thinks it is right. Yesterday was to honor God.”
Toke is still single
Toke said she’s still single. So, dear zealous fans, don’t rush Toke into a relationship she didn’t put herself in.
