Tobi Bakre

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 Bakre
Tobi Bakre at the AMVCAs 2020
Born (1994-06-01) 1 June 1994
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

Early life and education

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]

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.[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]

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.[9]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
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

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

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Result Ref
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]

See also

References
  1. "BBNaija star Tobi Bakre opens up on when he plans to get married". Legit.ng. 6 December 2019.
  2. "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. "First photos from the traditional wedding of BBNaija star Tobi Bakre's brother Femi". Legit Nigeria. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  6. "BBNaija: Tobi Bakre's painting keeps fans guessing". The Punch. 6 April 2018.
  7. Nigeria, Guardian (14 April 2023). "Tobi Bakre: I really enjoyed being 'Oba'". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  8. "BBNaija Alert: Behold, success stories of Tobi Bakre, Cee-C, Uriel". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  9. Adigun, Abisola (19 September 2023). "BBNaija: Tobi Bakare welcomes second child". Tribune Online. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  10. Augoye, Jayne (2 December 2020). "2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category". Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  11. Augoye, Jayne (2 December 2020). "2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category". Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  12. "Net Honours – The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  13. "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA – Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
  14. "FULL LIST: Asake, Tobi Amusan, Osimhen nominated for TFAA 2023". TheCable Lifestyle. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.


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