Toke Makinwa, a Nollywood actress, media personality, and now businesswoman, has revealed an incident with her mother that influenced her life.
During the unveiling of her fragrance line on Tuesday, the multitasker praised her mother for helping her become who she is today.
Toke claims she was constantly at the bottom of her class and once received the beating of her life for attempting to play smart by manipulating her report sheet.
She added that when she was feeling ashamed and sad, her mother was the only one who believed in her and would wake her up at night, imploring her to read.
Now, her story has changed as she has gone from being at the bottom of the class to launching her own business.
“Another incident that shaped my life, I was always at the bottom of my class. There was this time we were like 52 in the class, and I came 52, and a part of me thought I was smart, and I cleaned the 5 and left the 2. I was going home to show my parents that finally, after being bottom of the class, I came second, and when they looked at the report card, they flogged me. She didn’t spare my behind because she was frustrated. I remember when I was feeling ashamed and down, this was the same woman who believed in me and would wake me in the night, telling me to read. Mummy, I know I came last in class, but today, Mummy, I launched a perfume line”.
Her mother, who was present, almost broke down in tears as she expressed pride in her daughter. She appreciated Maker that her efforts weren’t in vain over her daughter and credited everything to God.
“I thank God my efforts were not in vain; it’s the Lord’s doing”.
The moment Toke Makinwa @tokstarr gave her mum well-deserved praise during her @tokemakinwabeauty launch ❤️#BlueprintAfric pic.twitter.com/7R1B0xC72P
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