Tobi Bakre

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

Tobi BakreListenⓘ (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]

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

Year Title Role Notes
2018 Mokalik Goke with Simi directed by Kunle Afolayan
2019 Fix Us Jojo with Yvonne Nelson, Yvonne Okoro
2019 Sugar Rush Andy with Adesua Etomi, Bimbo Ademoye, and Bisola Aiyeola
2020 RattleSnake: The Ahanna Story Ike with Stan Nze, Osas Ighodaro, Bucci Franklin
2020 Sanitation Day Dead Guy with Blossom Chukwujekwu, Elozonam, Nse Ikpe-Etim
2021 The Blood Covenant Eddy with Uzor Arukwe, directed by Fiyin Gambo
2021 Unintentional Ladi with Kate Henshaw-Nuttal, Efa Iwara, Omowunmi Dada
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
2023 The Bloom Boys Inspector Daniel with Bolanle Ninalowo, Timini Egbuson
2023 Sabinus the Bestman Paul with Sophia Chisom, Stephanie Aleye Chiori
2024 Farmer’s Bride Femi with Femi Branch, Gbubemi Ejeye

Television

Year Title Role Notes
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
2024 Postcards TV Series

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result Ref
2020 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actor –English Nominated [12]
Most Promising Actor Nominated [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 Series Won [15]
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Acting Pending [16]
Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role Won

See also

References

  1. ^ "BBNaija star Tobi Bakre opens up on when he plans to get married". Legit.ng. 6 December 2019.
  2. ^ a b c "Tobi Bakre: Big Brother To The World!". Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  3. ^ "Pulse List 2019: 10 hottest Nigerian male celebrities of the year". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  4. ^ Abulude, Samuel (20 May 2023). "AMVCA 2023: Tobi Bakre Wins First Award As Broda Shaggi, Ighodaro Shine". Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Oluomo Femi Bakre, wife, Funke bag Chieftaincy titles at Awa-Ijebu - GREAT ACHIEVER MAGAZINE". www.greatachievermagazine.com.ng. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  6. ^ "First photos from the traditional wedding of BBNaija star Tobi Bakre's brother Femi". Legit Nigeria. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  7. ^ "Parallex Bank MD wins ``Banker of the Year 2023". Champion Newspapers LTD. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  8. ^ "BBNaija: Tobi Bakre's painting keeps fans guessing". The Punch. 6 April 2018.
  9. ^ "Tobi Bakre: I really enjoyed being 'Oba'". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  10. ^ "BBNaija Alert: Behold, success stories of Tobi Bakre, Cee-C, Uriel". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  11. ^ Adigun, Abisola (19 September 2023). "BBNaija: Tobi Bakare welcomes second child". Tribune Online. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  12. ^ Augoye, Jayne (2 December 2020). "2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category". Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  13. ^ Augoye, Jayne (2 December 2020). "2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category". Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  14. ^ "Net Honours – The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  15. ^ "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA – Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
  16. ^ "FULL LIST: Asake, Tobi Amusan, Osimhen nominated for TFAA 2023". TheCable Lifestyle. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.


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