Tobi Bakre
Tobi Bakre | |
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 Tobi Bakre at AMVCA 2020 | |
| Born | 1 June 1994 Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria. |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | BS in Banking & Finance, University of Lagos Lagos. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Model Host Compere Photographer |
| Years active | 2018–present |
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]
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
- ^ "BBNaija star Tobi Bakre opens up on when he plans to get married". Legit.ng. 6 December 2019.
- ^ a b c "Tobi Bakre: Big Brother To The World!". Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- ^ "Pulse List 2019: 10 hottest Nigerian male celebrities of the year". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- ^ "First photos from the traditional wedding of BBNaija star Tobi Bakre's brother Femi". Legit Nigeria. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- ^ "BBNaija: Tobi Bakre's painting keeps fans guessing". The Punch. 6 April 2018.
- ^ "BBNaija Alert: Behold, success stories of Tobi Bakre, Cee-C, Uriel". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
External links
- Tobi Bakre at IMDb