Tobi Bakre | |
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Born |
Lagos State, Nigeria. | 1 June 1994
Nationality | Nigerian |
Education | Bachelor of Science in Banking & Finance, University of Lagos. |
Occupation(s) | Actor Model Host Compere Photographer |
Years active | 2018–present |
Spouse | Anu Oladosu |
Tobi Bakreⓘ (born 1 June 1994) is a Nigerian actor, model, host, compere, and photographer. [1] (Not to be confused with British actor Tobi Bakare.) Tobi rose to fame after finishing up as a finalist in the Big Brother Naija (season 3) reality TV show in 2018. [2] [3] [4]
Tobi was born into the family of four children, among which include his older brother, Femi Bakre, CEO of Kraks TV [5] and two sisters. He earned his Bachelor's degree at the University of Lagos where he graduated with a Second Class Honours Upper Division in Banking and Finance. [2] [6]
Tobi used to be an investment banker having worked in the office of the Accountant General of the Federation and in the banking industry for four years. [7] He participated in the Big Brother Naija (season 3) reality TV show. [2] He's brand ambassador to Unilever, Amstel Malta, and Jumia in and out of Nigeria. [8]
Tobi Bakre is married to Anu Oladosu, they welcomed their second child on the 19th of September of 2023. Tobi and Anu have 2 children, a boy and a girl. [9]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2019 | Fix Us | Jojo | with Yvonne Nelson, Yvonne Okoro |
2019 | Sugar Rush | Andy | with Adesua Etomi, Bimbo Ademoye, and Bisola Aiyeola |
2018 | Mokalik | Goke | with Simi directed by Kunle Afolayan |
2021 | The Blood Covenant | Eddy | with Uzor Arukwe, directed by Fiyin Gambo |
2022 | Brotherhood | Akin Adetula | with OC Ukeje and Falz, a Jade Osiberu movie. |
2023 | Gangs of Lagos | Obalola | with Adesua Etomi, Bimbo Ademoye, Chike, a Jade Osiberu movie |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018 | Hustle | on Africa Magic | |
Big Brother Naija | Self-participant | Finalist | |
2019 | Jenifa's Diary | George | with Funke Akindele |
2019 | Phases | Jeje | On NdaniTV |
2020 | Lara of Lagos | Femi | On YouTube |
2023 | Slum King | Edafe "Majemiesu" Umukoro | On Africa Magic |
Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
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2020 | 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actor –English | Nominated | [10] |
Most Promising Actor | Nominated | [11] | ||
2021 | Net Honours | Most Popular Media Personality (Male) | Nominated | [12] |
2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor in a Drama, Movie Or TV Series | Won | [13] |
The Future Awards Africa | Prize for Acting | Pending | [14] |