Red. The colour of confidence, power, and new beginnings — and for Toke Makinwa, it’s the perfect canvas for a new chapter. The media star and entrepreneur celebrated her first birthday as a mom, and her birthday shoot was nothing short of cinematic.
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Fresh from her daughter Yakira Eliana’s church dedication just a day before, Toke ushered in her November 3rd birthday with a bold visual statement — a sleek, body-skimming red gown that radiated quiet power. The dress featured a high mock neckline, a sleeveless cut, and a sweeping train that trailed like confidence made tangible. Over it, a sheer detachable cape floated effortlessly, the kind that makes you pause mid-scroll.
Her short hair, styled in soft finger waves, added a vintage allure that balanced the modernity of the gown. Gold bracelets and oversized earrings gleamed against the rich red, catching the light — and our collective attention.
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And because every era needs its muse, baby Yaya made her adorable cameo, dressed in a white bodysuit with a fluffy red tulle skirt and a matching bow headband. The mother-daughter moment captured something more profound than matching outfits — it was legacy meeting love, elegance meeting emotion.
In her birthday message, Toke reflected on how far she’s come:
“365 days of mind-blowing grace… I started manifesting 2025 to be the kind of year that’ll have me saying, ‘what a difference a year can make.’ I honestly cannot believe the difference between last year, living it up in Spain, and now living in my dreams.”
She signed off with gratitude — and a little sparkle of that signature Toke energy — reminding us all that this was not just another birthday, but a rebirth.
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So yes, “Lady in Red” might be the tune in our heads, but Toke’s not dancing with anyone else — she’s dancing with destiny.