Media personality Toke Makinwa has sparked a lively debate on social media by asserting that men, rather than women, are the true gold diggers.
She made the remarks during a recent episode of her podcast, where she explored topics around relationships, money, and marriage decisions.
Toke argued that many men intentionally pursue women from wealthy families to secure long-term financial stability, often doing so openly and confidently.
She questioned why society frequently criticizes women for seeking comfort, while overlooking the ways men strategically align themselves with wealth.
According to her, women are routinely judged for “knowing what they want,” whereas men “marry into generational wealth without any shame.”
Toke emphasized that she does not resent men for making such choices, but insisted that it’s unfair to claim only women make financially motivated decisions.
She added that if her brother were ever torn between two potential partners, she would advise him to choose a woman from a financially secure background.
