Tobi Makinde

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Tobi Makinde
Born (1988-05-16) May 16, 1988 (age 36) [1]
Lagos State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Alma mater University of Lagos
OccupationActor
Years active1998–present

Tobi Makinde (born 16 May 1988) is Nigerian actor and filmmaker. [2] He became popular with his role as 'Timini' in the Nigerian TV series Jenifa's Diary . He co-directed one of the highest Nollywood grossing movie Battle on Buka Street, alongside Funke Akindele. In 2024, he received critical and audience acclaim for his portrayal of 'Shina Judah', a hoodlum in the blockbluster A Tribe Called Judah . [3]

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Early life and education

Makinde was born on 16 May 1991 in Lagos State, Nigeria but is an indigene of Ilesha, Osun State. He was born to the family of Mr & Mrs Akinjimi Olufisayo Makinde. He spent most of his early childhood in Agemowo Town, Badagry, Lagos state. He acquired his primary education from Odofa Children's Home, Ogun State and his secondary education from Supreme Pillars College, Badagry, Lagos State. In 2012, he acquired his Bachelor's degree from the University of Lagos in Theatre Arts. In 2016, he earned his Master's Degree in Theatre Arts, also from the University of Lagos. [4]

Career

Makinde started off as a child actor and was greatly influenced by his father. [5] He debuted the acting scene at the age of seven with the movie "Silenced", which produced by Ralph Nwadike and directed by Tunji Bamishigbin. [6]

At the age of 13, Makinde played one of the lead roles in the popular TV series "Kamson N Neighbors". [7] He also featured in other projects including Industreet and My Siblings and I . In 2015, he became production manager for Scene One Productions. [8] Later on, he got the role of 'Timini' in Jenifa's Diary which earned him recognition. [7] In 2023, he co-directed one of Nollywood's highest grossing movie Battle on Buka Street . [9] In 2023, he played the role of 'Shina Judah' in A Tribe Called Judah starring Funke Akindele, Genoveva Umeh, Timini Egbuson, amongst others. [10]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleGenreNotes
1998SilencedVillage boyDrama
2004Full CircleNicholasSoap opera
2004Tides of FateKejiSoap opera
2006Kamson N NeighboursNathanielTV series
2016 Industreet FevaDramaAssistant Director etal
2017 Jenifa's Diary TiminiSitcomTv series / Assistant Director etal
2018The Missing PieceMichaelDramatic thrillerAssistant Director
My Siblings and I SamsonComedyTv series / Assistant Director etal
2019Aiyetoro TownTiminiSitcomTv series / Assistant Director etal
UnmendableKitanDrama
2020CatfishNolaCrime DramaAssistant Director
Omo Ghetto: The Saga Ay PompingCrime Comedy DramaDirected by Funke Akindele and Abdulrasheed Bello
2021Jenifa on LockdownTiminiSitcomWeb series
2022 Battle on Buka Street [11] DirectorDramaCinematic directorial debut
2023 She Must Be Obeyed KolaDramaLimited series / Assistant Director
A Tribe Called Judah [12] [10] Shina JudahDramaDirected by Funke Akindele and Adeoluwa Owu

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