Nollywood actress Toke Makinwa has revealed her biggest regret in life: bleaching her skin. The popular on-air personality described it as the “dumbest” decision she ever made but expressed gratitude for her good genes and financial means, which helped mitigate the side effects of the skin bleaching.

Makinwa shared this revelation during an interactive session with fans on X platform. When asked what she would do differently if she could go back in time, she responded candidly, citing skin bleaching as her only regret.

“Nothing. Regret is so exhausting! Wait, maybe bleaching my skin. It was the dumbest thing ever and I’m just so thankful for good genes and money cos….”

Toke Makinwa

Her frank admission sheds light on the pressures and challenges individuals face regarding beauty standards and self-acceptance, resonating with many who may have similar experiences.