Tobi Bakre

Tobi Bakre (born 1 June 1994) is a Nigerian actor, model, host, compere, and photographer.[1] Tobi rose to fame after finishing up as a finalist in the Big Brother Naija (season 3) reality TV show in 2018.[2][3]

Tobi Bakre
Tobi Bakre at AMVCA 2020
Born (1994-06-01) 1 June 1994
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.
NationalityNigerian
EducationBS in Banking & Finance, University of Lagos Lagos.
OccupationActor
Model
Host
Compere
Photographer
Years active2018–present

Early life and education

Tobi was born into the family of four children, among which include his older brother, Femi Bakre, CEO of Kraks TV[4] 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.[2][5]

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. 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.[6]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2019 Fix Us with Yvonne Nelson, Yvonne Okoro
2019 Sugar Rush Andy with Adesua Etomi, Bimbo Ademoye, and Bisola Aiyeola
2018 Mokalik Goke with Simi directed by Kunle Afolayan

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2018 Hustle on Africa Magic
2019 Jenifa's Diary George with Funke Akindele
2019 Phases Jeje On NdaniTV
2020 Lara of Lagos Femi On YouTube

References
  1. "BBNaija star Tobi Bakre opens up on when he plans to get married". Legit.ng. 6 December 2019.
  2. "Tobi Bakre: Big Brother To The World!". Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  3. "Pulse List 2019: 10 hottest Nigerian male celebrities of the year". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  4. "First photos from the traditional wedding of BBNaija star Tobi Bakre's brother Femi". Legit Nigeria. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  5. "BBNaija: Tobi Bakre's painting keeps fans guessing". The Punch. 6 April 2018.
  6. "BBNaija Alert: Behold, success stories of Tobi Bakre, Cee-C, Uriel". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
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