Tobi Bakre
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Model
Host
Compere
Photographer
Tobi Bakre | |
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 Tobi Bakre at the AMVCAs 2020 | |
| Born | 1 June 1994 Lagos State, Nigeria. |
| Education | Bachelor of Science in Banking & Finance, University of Lagos. |
| Occupations | Actor Model Host Compere Photographer |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Spouse | Anu Oladosu |
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 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]
In 2025, Bakre was named Nollywood’s highest-grossing actor for the year, earning over ₦1.4 billion in total box office revenue from multiple film appearances, ranking ahead of other leading actors in Nigeria’s cinema market.[11]
Personal life
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Mokalik | Goke | with Simi directed by Kunle Afolayan |
| 2019 | Fix Us | Jojo | with Yvonne Nelson, Yvonne Okoro |
| Sugar Rush | Andy | with Adesua Etomi, Bimbo Ademoye, and Bisola Aiyeola | |
| 2020 | RattleSnake: The Ahanna Story | Ike | with Stan Nze, Osas Ighodaro, Bucci Franklin |
| Sanitation Day | Dead Guy | with Blossom Chukwujekwu, Elozonam, Nse Ikpe-Etim | |
| 2021 | The Blood Covenant | Eddy | with Uzor Arukwe, directed by Fiyin Gambo |
| 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 |
| The Bloom Boys | Inspector Daniel | with Bolanle Ninalowo, Timini Egbuson | |
| Sabinus the Bestman | Paul | with Sophia Chisom, Stephanie Aleye Chiori | |
| 2024 | Farmer’s Bride | Femi | with Femi Branch, Gbubemi Ejeye |
| Leaving Ikorodu in 1999 | Mahmoud | Short film with Sheila Atim[13] | |
| 2025 | Suky | Adigun | with Bimbo Ademoye, Ibrahim Yekini |
| Red Circle | |||
| Behind the Scenes | Adewale Fernandez |
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 | Yemi | TV Series |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actor –English | Nominated | [14] |
| Most Promising Actor | Nominated | [15] | ||
| 2021 | Net Honours | Most Popular Media Personality (Male) | Nominated | [16] |
| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor in a Drama, Movie Or TV Series | Won | [17] |
| The Future Awards Africa | Prize for Acting | Pending | [18] | |
| Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Won | ||
