Tobi Bakre
Tobi Bakre (born 1 June 1994) is a Nigerian actor, model, host, compere, and photographer. (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.
Tobi Bakre
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- Name
- Tobi Bakre
- Born
- 1 June 1994
- Birthplace
- Lagos State, Nigeria.
- Education
- Bachelor of Science in Banking & Finance, University of Lagos.
- Occupation
- Actor Model Host Compere Photographer
- Spouse
- Anu Oladosu
- Nationality
- Nigeria
- Fields
- theater arts
- Honours
- Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards · Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
- Languages
- English
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Biography
Biography
Tobi Bakre studied at University of Lagos. The recorded working language is English. The field of work recorded is theater arts. Distinctions recorded are Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards and Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Tobi Bakre • Born — 1 June 1994 • Birthplace — Lagos State, Nigeria. • Education — Bachelor of Science in Banking & Finance, University of Lagos. • Occupation — Actor Model Host Compere Photographer • Years Active — 2018–present • Spouse — Anu Oladosu
Early life and education
Early life and education
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. His older brother is Femi Bakre, CEO of Kraks TV 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.
Career
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. 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. 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.
Personal life
Personal life
Tobi Bakre is married to Anu Oladosu, they welcomed their second child on the 19th of September 2023. Tobi and Anu have 2 children, a boy and a girl.
Television
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
Life and career
Dated record
Life and career
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1994
Tobi Bakre born at Lagos.
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-Nutta l, 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 • 2025 — Suky — Adigun — with Bimbo Ademoye, Ibrahim Yekini • Red Circle • Behind the Scenes — Adewale Fernandez
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Recognition and collections
Tobi Bakre received Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards and Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
Awards and nominations
• Year — Award — Category — Result — Ref • 2020 — 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards — Best Supporting Actor –English • Most Promising Actor • 2021 — Net Honours — Most Popular Media Personality (Male) • 2023 — Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards — Best Actor in a Drama, Movie Or TV Series • The Future Awards Africa — Prize for Acting • Africa Movie Academy Awards — Best Actor in a Leading Role
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- 1.BBNaija star Tobi Bakre opens up on when he plans to get married. Legit.ng. December 6, 2019.
- 2.Tobi Bakre: Big Brother To The World!. The Guardian.
- 3.Pulse List 2019: 10 hottest Nigerian male celebrities of the year. Pulse Nigeria.
- 4.Abulude, Samuel. AMVCA 2023: Tobi Bakre Wins First Award As Broda Shaggi, Ighodaro Shine. Leadership. 2023-05-20.
- 5.Oluomo Femi Bakre, wife, Funke bag Chieftaincy titles at Awa-Ijebu - GREAT ACHIEVER MAGAZINE. www.greatachievermagazine.com.ng.
- 6.First photos from the traditional wedding of BBNaija star Tobi Bakre's brother Femi. Legit.ng.
- 7.Parallex Bank MD wins Banker of the Year 2023. Daily Champion. 2024-02-21.
- 8.BBNaija: Tobi Bakre's painting keeps fans guessing. The Punch. April 6, 2018.
- 9.Tobi Bakre: I really enjoyed being 'Oba'. The Guardian. 2023-04-14.
- 10.BBNaija Alert: Behold, success stories of Tobi Bakre, Cee-C, Uriel. Vanguard.
- 11.Meet The Highest Grossing Nollywood Actors of 2025. Entertainment Weekly Magazine. 2 February 2026.
- 12.Adigun, Abisola. BBNaija: Tobi Bakare welcomes second child. Nigerian Tribune. 2023-09-19.
- 13.Leaving Ikorodu in 1999. BlackStar Film Festival. 1 August 2025.
- 14.Augoye, Jayne. 2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category. Premium Times. 2020-12-02.
- 15.Augoye, Jayne. 2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category. Premium Times. 2020-12-02.
- 16.Net Honours – The Class of 2021. The NET.
- 17.Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. AMVCA – Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees.
- 18.FULL LIST: Asake, Tobi Amusan, Osimhen nominated for TFAA 2023. TheCable. 26 September 2023.
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