Toke Makinwa argued that not changing her surname in her first marriage made things easy when she got divorced
By Kehinde Okeowo
Popular Nigerian media personality, vlogger and actress, Toke Makinwa has said she can never change her surname to her partner’s surname if she walks down the aisle again.
She made this known recently while talking on her podcast, where she noted that her name is a brand she has worked hard to build.
The television host, who had once tied the knot but left the marriage over alleged infidelity, said not changing her name when she got married made things easier for her when they got divorced as she didn’t have to go through the stress of a name reversal.
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She, however, added that despite her decision to continue bearing her maiden name after marriage, her children are allowed to bear their father’s name.
Speaking during the show, Toke Makinwa said: “I kept my last name when I got 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 divorced. I have built this brand with my blood, sweat and tears.”
