Popular media personality, Toke Makinwa, has addressed the controversy surrounding her inclusion in Nigeria’s 1411-man delegation to the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The actress spoke about the uproar and criticisms in the latest episode of her podcast, ‘TokeMoments.’
Toke Makinwa revealed that she was initially unbothered by the online backlash but began taking it seriously when she discovered that important individuals were referring to her as ‘Item Seven’ at a hotel in Dubai. The actress discussed the issue with Nollywood actress Ini Edo, who posed questions about her experience at the climate summit.
Makinwa asserted that she accomplished everything she set out to do at COP28 and highlighted that the controversy became one of the top trends associated with the summit. Despite the online criticisms, Toke Makinwa found humor in the situation, especially when prominent figures started calling her ‘Item Seven’ at a Dubai hotel, creating a lighthearted atmosphere.
The media personality’s response provides insight into her perspective on the criticism surrounding her participation in the COP28 delegation and sheds light on her experiences during the summit in Dubai.
