Media Personality Toke Makinwa Shares Reasons Behind Ending Church Tithes in Candid Video

Toke Makinwa

Renowned Nigerian media figure Toke Makinwa has opened up about why she stopped tithing to religious institutions, shifting her focus toward direct humanitarian aid.

The fashion influencer revealed that her perspective evolved after witnessing stark disparities between church wealth and congregational hardships.

During a candid conversation with media personality Chude, Makinwa detailed her journey from unquestioning devotion to intentional philanthropy.

She expressed discomfort with religious organizations amassing fortunes while their communities grapple with survival challengesโ€”from unpaid medical bills to housing insecurity.

The podcast host introduced the concept of post-church trauma, describing how negative spiritual experiences prompted her to scrutinize institutional financial practices.

Her awakening came through interrogating why opulent worship centers should receive donations when vulnerable individuals lack life-saving resources.

“When someone shows me legitimate needโ€”whether school fees or emergency surgeryโ€”that’s where my resources go now,” Makinwa emphasized.

The entrepreneur recounted an earlier phase of her faith journey when she surrendered 100% of a lucrative brand deal to her congregation, hoping for divine reciprocity.

Today, her philanthropy prioritizes maternal healthcare facilities, bereaved spouses, and transparent crowdfunding appeals over traditional tithing.

“Our places of worship stand completed while people perish from curable conditions,” she observed. “If my contribution can prevent one child from losing a parent, that’s sacred.”

Makinwa advocates for mindful generosity, urging donors to witness their impact firsthand rather than following prescribed giving models.

Her philosophy centers on meeting tangible needs: “That hospital patient choosing between antibiotics and groceries? That widow selling possessions to feed her children? They’re my new tithe recipients.”