| Tobi Makinde | |
| Birth Date: | 16 May 1988[1] |
| Birth Place: | Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Alma Mater: | University of Lagos |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Yearsactive: | 1998–present |
Tobi Makinde (born 16 May 1988) is Nigerian actor and filmmaker.[2] He became popular with his role as 'Timini' in the Nigerian TV series Jenifa's Diary. He co-directed one of the highest Nollywood grossing movie Battle on Buka Street, alongside Funke Akindele. In 2024, he received critical and audience acclaim for his portrayal of 'Shina Judah', a hoodlum in the blockbluster A Tribe Called Judah.[3]
Makinde was born on 16 May 1991 in Lagos State, Nigeria but is an indigene of Ilesha, Osun State. He was born to the family of Mr & Mrs Akinjimi Olufisayo Makinde. He spent most of his early childhood in Agemowo Town, Badagry, Lagos state. He acquired his primary education from Odofa Children's Home, Ogun State and his secondary education from Supreme Pillars College, Badagry, Lagos State. In 2012, he acquired his Bachelor's degree from the University of Lagos in Theatre Arts. In 2016, he earned his Master's Degree in Theatre Arts, also from the University of Lagos.[4]
Makinde started off as a child actor and was greatly influenced by his father.[5] He debuted the acting scene at the age of seven with the movie "Silenced", which produced by Ralph Nwadike and directed by Tunji Bamishigbin.[6]
At the age of 13, Makinde played one of the lead roles in the popular TV series "Kamson N Neighbors".[7] He also featured in other projects including Industreet and My Siblings and I. In 2015, he became production manager for Scene One Productions.[8] Later on, he got the role of 'Timini' in Jenifa's Diary which earned him recognition. In 2023, he co-directed one of Nollywood's highest grossing movie Battle on Buka Street.[9] In 2023, he played the role of 'Shina Judah' in A Tribe Called Judah starring Funke Akindele, Genoveva Umeh, Timini Egbuson, amongst others.[10]
| Year | Title | Role | Genre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Silenced | Village boy | Drama | |
| 2004 | Full Circle | Nicholas | Soap opera | |
| 2004 | Tides of Fate | Keji | Soap opera | |
| 2006 | Kamson N Neighbours | Nathaniel | TV series | |
| 2016 | Industreet | Feva | Drama | Assistant Director etal |
| 2017 | Jenifa's Diary | Timini | Sitcom | Tv series / Assistant Director etal |
| 2018 | The Missing Piece | Michael | Dramatic thriller | Assistant Director |
| My Siblings and I | Samson | Comedy | Tv series / Assistant Director etal | |
| 2019 | Aiyetoro Town | Timini | Sitcom | Tv series / Assistant Director etal |
| Unmendable | Kitan | Drama | ||
| 2020 | Catfish | Nola | Crime Drama | Assistant Director |
| Ay Pomping | Crime Comedy Drama | Directed by Funke Akindele and Abdulrasheed Bello | ||
| 2021 | Jenifa on Lockdown | Timini | Sitcom | Web series |
| 2022 | Battle on Buka Street[11] | Director | Drama | Cinematic directorial debut |
| 2023 | She Must Be Obeyed | Kola | Drama | Limited series / Assistant Director |
| A Tribe Called Judah[12] | Shina Judah | Drama | Directed by Funke Akindele and Adeoluwa Owu |