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Tobi Bakre
Tobi Bakre at AMVCA 2020
Born (1994-06-01) 1 June 1994 (age 30)
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.
NationalityNigerian
EducationBS in Banking & Finance, University of Lagos Lagos.
Occupation(s)Actor
Model
Host
Compere
Photographer
Years active2018–present

Tobi Bakre (born 1st 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]

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

References

  1. ^ "BBNaija star Tobi Bakre opens up on when he plans to get married". Legit.ng. 6 December 2019.
  2. ^ a b c "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.