In other news, Toke Makinwa sat down with Tacha on her podcast and decided to drop a truth bomb that has everyone either nodding in agreement or clutching their pearls.
"Women have no business getting married in their 20s. You don't even know yourself yet," she declared.
(nods head like Bimbo Ademoye)
According to Toke, women in their 20s are still discovering who they are, building their careers, healing from past experiences, and figuring out what they truly want in life and in a partner.
She argued that marriage should be a personal decision made when someone feels emotionally ready, not something rushed because of age, family expectations, or societal pressure.
(cross legs like Davido)
Toke's comments come at a time when the pressure to marry early is still very real. Families are still asking "when will you bring someone home?" at every gathering. Aunties are still comparing grandchildren at weddings. And society is still treating single women in their late 20s like they missed the last bus.
But Toke is not having any of it. She said take your time. She said know yourself first. She said marriage is not a race.
(sips palm wine like D’banj)
But here is what the blogs did not tell you.
Sources close to Toke have leaked that her perspective is shaped by her own experience. The woman got married in her 20s and has been very open about the challenges she faced. She has spoken about healing, growth, and learning to be whole on her own. So when she says "wait," she is speaking from a place of experience, not just theory.
Meanwhile, the internet is split. Some women are thanking her for saying what needs to be said. Others are saying "but what if I'm ready at 25?" And a few are simply asking, "who is going to tell my mother?"
The real tea is not about the age or the marriage. It is that Toke Makinwa just told an entire generation of women to slow down and figure themselves out before saying "I do." And in a world where everyone is rushing to meet timelines that were set before they were born, that is the kind of advice that actually makes sense.
Edgar doesn't lie.
Source: Toke's Marriage counselor, Mrs Esther Ajibade, who stood by Toke during her search for a life partner and is still standing by her.
So, Speed Darlington is asking "who is Carter Efe?" after his visa denial. Read here: "Who Is Carter Efe?" Speed Darlington Asked, Then Answered His Own Question. At least that drama had clear sides. This one is an entire debate. I guess this is another reason I am still single. Listen to my podcast. Why Am I Still Single? Available right here on checkedgar.com.
