| Tobi Bakre | |
| Birth Date: | 1994 6, df=y |
| Birth Place: | Lagos State, Nigeria. |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Education: | Bachelor of Science in Banking & Finance, University of Lagos. |
| Occupation: | 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, Femi Bakre, CEO of Kraks TV[6] 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, following his father's footsteps who went to the same university and studied the same course.[7] [8]
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.He's brand ambassador to Unilever, Amstel Malta, and Jumia in and out of Nigeria.[10]
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]
| 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-Nutta | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actor –English | [12] | |
| Most Promising Actor | [13] | |||
| 2021 | Net Honours | Most Popular Media Personality (Male) | [14] | |
| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor in a Drama, Movie Or TV Series | [15] | |
| The Future Awards Africa | Prize for Acting | [16] | ||
| Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | |||