How Toke Makinwa urged ladies to rise above pressure

Nigerian media personality Toke Makinwa, has urged ladies not to succumb to societal pressure on marriage and motherhood.

While stressing the importance of owning ones narrative, Toke on Instagram, expressed her gratitude for her blessings and her newborn.

She spoke about the way society constantly criticizes women because of marriage and motherhood, while sharing screenshots of negative comments she received.

“I’m not one to even acknowledge negativity. I’ve built a strong brand off the stones that have constantly been thrown at me over the years. One thing about God, he loves the people you judge so much. I am only sharing this for anyone out there dealing with contention, delay, shame, and all the cràzy limitations life can sometimes throw your way. Funny how no matter how much you rise career-wise as a woman, society still glorifies the things that haven’t happened for you yet. Marriage has become some sort of a yardstick to fulfilment, and if you don’t have a child yet,” she wrote.

The actress then went on to advise women who feel like they are running out of time. She also stated that women should learn to wait on God’s perfect timing, while urging them not to settle for just anything.

“Thank you, Jesus, this one ended in praise. You were not late; you only wanted my heart posture to be right. And I’m thankful for the community of women you’ve given me in this season. I know there are ladies who feel they are running out of time; society wants you to believe that you have expired, you might even start to believe it, but you are wrong. I am thankful I did not settle, I’m thankful I got to be a mum when I am ready. I am thankful I rejected all these labels, and I am grateful it happened not when I wanted it but when God’s timing was right. It is perfect!,” Toke noted.