Timini Egbuson
Nigerian actor (born 1987)
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Timini Egbuson is a Nigerian film actor.[1] He is known for his roles in the TV series Tinsel and now in other Nigerian home videos.
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| Born | June 10, 1987 Bayelsa State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | Elevator Baby, Shuga, Fifty, Skinny Girl in Transit, Manhunting with Mum, Tinsel, Sophia |
| Relatives | Dakore Akande (sister) |
| Awards | AMVCA Best Actor in a Drama |
| Website | timiniegbuson |
Biography
Timini Egbuson was born in Bayelsa State, in the south-south region of Nigeria, and is the younger brother of Dakore Akande.[2] He received his primary education at Greenspring Montessori, The Afro School, and St. Catherine’s, before attending Adebayo Mokuolu College in Lagos State. Egbuson later studied psychology at the University of Lagos graduating in 2011.[3]
Egbuson began his acting career in 2010 with a role in the M-Net television soap opera Tinsel.[4] He subsequently established himself as a prominent figure in Nollywood through appearances in film and television productions. In 2020, he won the Best Actor in a Drama award at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards for his performance in Elevator Baby.[4]
In April 2020, Egbuson joined actors including Jemima Osunde, Nick Mutuma and Lerato Walaza in a public health campaign aimed at raising awareness about HIV/AIDS prevention. The initiative was carried out through a 60-part edition of the television series MTV Shuga, which featured actors from Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Côte d’Ivoire as part of broader efforts to support awareness and education on HIV/AIDS.[5]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
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| MTV Shuga | Tobi | |
| 2017 | Fifty | Jamal |
| Isoken | Tega | |
| Something Wicked | Oscar | |
| Ajuwaya | Collins | |
| Another Time | ||
| The Missing Piece | ||
| 2018 | Kamsi | George |
| Room 420 | Jolomi Okorobube | |
| 2019 | The Intern | Adegoke |
| Elevator Baby | Dare Williams | |
| The Girl Code | ||
| 2020 | Love is Yellow | Oladayo |
| Fate of Alakada | Ochuko | |
| Dear Affy | Akin | |
| Introducing The Kujus | Maugbe | |
| 2021 | Breaded Life | Sunmi |
| Dwindle | Josiah Otunta | |
| Juju Stories | Ikenna | |
| Superstar | ||
| Country Hard | ||
| Ponzi | Ikenna | |
| Tanwa Savage | ||
| 2023 | Big Love | Adil |
| Something Like Gold | ||
| A Tribe Called Judah | Pere Judah | |
| The Kujus Again | Maugbe | |
| Maniac | Seun | |
| Tarella: Princess of the Nile | Prince Nosa | |
| A Young Time Ago | Magic | |
| 2024 | Meeting Funmi's Parents | Ayo |
| All's Fair in Love | ||
| Ajosepo | Jide | |
| Hello Pot | Jamie | |
| Unexpected Places | Chris | |
| Last Straw | Laolu | |
| Lovers & Foes | Charles | |
| Couple's Pact | Eric | |
| Shina | Shina | |
| Bad Boy's Security | Olumide | |
| 2025 | Reel Love | Tomide Jobi |
| Red Circle | ||
| Gingerrr |
TV shows
- Skinny Girl in Transit
- Tinsel
- Fifty: The Series
- Manhunting with My Mum (2018)
- The Smart Money Woman (as Bobby) (2020–2024)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | City People Award | Best New Actor of the Year | Nominated | [6] |
| Best of Nollywood Awards | Revelation of the Year – Male | Won | [7] | |
| 2019 | The Future Awards Africa | Prize for Acting | Won | |
| 2020 | AMVCA awards | Best Actor in a Drama (Movie/TV series) | Won | [4] |
| Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead role – English | Nominated | [8] | |
| 2021 | Net Honours | Most Popular Actor | Won | [9] |
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor in A Comedy | Nominated | [10] |
| Best Actor in A Drama | Nominated | |||
| 2025 | The Achievers Awards International | Best Lead Actor Of The Year | Nominated | [11] |
