Toke Makinwa Laments Economic Hardships Of Being A Single Lady In Nigeria

Nollywood actress Toke Makinwa has taken to her X handle to express her exhaustion with being an independent woman, amidst the prevailing economic challenges in Nigeria.

 Makinwa, who just returned from a foreign trip, was met with the harsh reality of fuel scarcity and electricity tariff hike upon landing in Lagos.

In her lamentation, she wrote: “Yoooo, landed in Lagos to all this madness, petrol scarcity, electricity tariff hike, diesel prices not smiling. What is all these? Independent woman don taya [tire] o.”

The post sparked a range of reactions in the comment section, highlighting the diverse perspectives on Makinwa’s plight. Some followers sought financial assistance from her, while others humorously remarked about people intending to drop their account details for her to send money, juxtaposing her complaints with the expectation of financial support.

However, amidst the banter, there were also comments that seemed unsympathetic, questioning Makinwa’s single independent status as a contributing factor to her challenges. This aspect of her personal life adds depth to her reflections on independence and the difficulties of navigating economic hardships in Nigeria.

Makinwa’s journey as an independent woman has been marked by personal trials, notably her separation from her estranged husband, Maje Ayida, in 2015 after discovering his infidelity.

Overall, Makinwa’s candid expression of frustration resonates with many facing similar economic challenges, while also shedding light on the complexities of independence and the societal expectations placed on individuals, particularly women, in navigating such difficulties.

See some reactions below:

@ms_chinny_x: Maa biko, pls kindly help me with little amount NIOO mtn airtime or less. God bless you and your s amen

@GreatD57062854: You wey people dey plan to drop account for  dey cry here. May God help us all

@bigheartedtp: Independent BBL don tire

@ndubuisi_Vin: Item 7 dey feel am too?

@djoyi_leonie: 😁😁 Welcome to Lagos

@FelixBrigh54332: ‘’Booty like Toke Makinwa

And you bad, you’re a different animal’’😊😊

@Greycmine: Atleast your own independent woman get money imagine the broke arse 😭

@prince_ironsi: Sad reality of our dear country, we don’t need his body we need his brain is really working.

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