Tobi Bakre

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Tobi Bakre
Tobi Bakre at AMVCA 2020.jpg
Tobi Bakre at the AMVCAs 2020
Born (1994-06-01) 1 June 1994 (age 30)
Lagos State, Nigeria.
Nationality Nigerian
EducationBachelor of Science in Banking & Finance, University of Lagos.
Occupation(s)Actor
Model
Host
Compere
Photographer
Years active2018–present
SpouseAnu Oladosu

Tobi Bakre Listen ⓘ (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]

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Early life and education

Tobi hails from Ogun State, Nigeria and was born into a family of four children. He is the second son of Chief Olufemi Bakre, the Otunba Bobaselu of Awa-Ijebu Kingdom, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, who is also the Managing Director / CEO of Parallex Bank. [5]

His older brother is Femi Bakre, CEO of Kraks TV [6] and he has 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, following his father's footsteps who went to the same university and studied the same course. [7] [2] [8]

Career

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. [9] In 2018, 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. [10]

Personal life

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. [11]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018 Mokalik Gokewith Simi directed by Kunle Afolayan
2019Fix UsJojowith Yvonne Nelson, Yvonne Okoro
2019 Sugar Rush Andywith Adesua Etomi, Bimbo Ademoye, and Bisola Aiyeola
2020RattleSnake: The Ahanna StoryIkewith Stan Nze, Osas Ighodaro, Bucci Franklin
2020Sanitation DayDead Guywith Blossom Chukwujekwu, Elozonam, Nse Ikpe-Etim
2021 The Blood Covenant Eddywith Uzor Arukwe, directed by Fiyin Gambo
2021UnintentionalLadiwith Kate Henshaw-Nutta l, Efa Iwara, Omowunmi Dada
2022 Brotherhood Akin Adetulawith OC Ukeje and Falz, a Jade Osiberu movie.
2023 Gangs of Lagos Obalolawith Adesua Etomi, Bimbo Ademoye, Chike, a Jade Osiberu movie
2023The Bloom BoysInspector Danielwith Bolanle Ninalowo, Timini Egbuson
2023Sabinus the BestmanPaulwith Sophia Chisom, Stephanie Aleye Chiori
2024 Farmer’s Bride Femiwith Femi Branch, Gbubemi Ejeye

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018 Hustle on Africa Magic
Big Brother Naija Self-participantFinalist
2019 Jenifa's Diary Georgewith Funke Akindele
2019PhasesJejeOn NdaniTV
2020Lara of LagosFemiOn YouTube
2023 Slum King Edafe "Majemiesu" UmukoroOn Africa Magic
2024PostcardsTV Series

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResultRef
2020 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actor –EnglishNominated [12]
Most Promising ActorNominated [13]
2021 Net Honours Most Popular Media Personality (Male)Nominated [14]
2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actor in a Drama, Movie Or TV SeriesWon [15]
The Future Awards Africa Prize for ActingPending [16]
Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Actor in a Leading RoleWon

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  2. 1 2 3 "Tobi Bakre: Big Brother To The World!". Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
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