“Not all singles are lonely and sad” – Toke Makinwa

Media personality and entrepreneur, Toke Makinwa has clarified societal misconceptions which suggest that single people are lonely and miserable.

The former OAP whose recent Thanksgiving party was mistaken for an engagement to a friend shared her two cents on singlehood.

Taken to the social media platform, X, Toke Makinwa argued that there is life outside a relationship and the speculation that being single equates to loneliness is blatantly misleading.

“Beats me how some people think that every single person is lonely, it’ll shock you how content and happy single people are. Don’t get me wrong, it’s good to do life with someone but if you don’t find your own purpose you can be with someone and still be lonely.”

Makinwa emphasized the importance of personal fulfilment over societal pressure to be in a relationship. She called for a mindset shift as we approach the new year:

“Let that rubbish behaviour of thinking single people are miserable or lonely or sad be left in 2024. There are so many people in horrible situations (whatever you call it) that secretly wish they were alone, so let people be.”

Her statement has resonated with many, sparking debates on relationship dynamics and the stigma surrounding singlehood.