I Will Never Change My Surname In Marriage – Toke Makinwa

I Will Never Change My Surname In Marriage – Toke Makinwa

Toke Makinwa, a popular Nigerian media personality, has spoken out about why she chooses to keep her maiden name instead of taking her partner’s surname in marriage.

Makinwa stated that she sees her surname as a symbol of her identity and success, and does not want to lose that by changing it.

On her podcast, Toke Makinwa emphasized that her name is a valuable brand that she has worked hard to build over the years.

She pointed out that her decision not to change her name when she was married allowed her to retain her identity and continue to build her brand even after the marriage ended.

This, she said, made the divorce process easier as she did not have to worry about a name reversal.

“I kept my last name when I get married. It was supposed to be Toke Makinwa-Ayida but it was only at home that he called me Mrs Ayida.

“I hope that whoever I end up with next would actually love it because Toke Makinwa is staying. I don’t want to hyphenate. But my kids can bear their father’s surname.

“In my marriage, my bank details, my passport, nothing changed. Imagine what I would have gone through trying to change it back when we got divorce. I have built this brand with my blood, sweat and tears.”