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.
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 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 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.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2018 Mokalik Gokewith Simi directed by Kunle Afolayan 2019 Fix Us Jojowith Yvonne Nelson, Yvonne Okoro Sugar Rush Andywith Adesua Etomi, Bimbo Ademoye, and Bisola Aiyeola2020RattleSnake: The Ahanna StoryIkewith Stan Nze, Osas Ighodaro, Bucci FranklinSanitation DayDead Guywith Blossom Chukwujekwu, Elozonam, Nse Ikpe-Etim2021The Blood CovenantEddywith Uzor Arukwe, directed by Fiyin GamboUnintentionalLadiwith Kate Henshaw-Nuttal, Efa Iwara, Omowunmi Dada2022BrotherhoodAkin Adetulawith OC Ukeje and Falz, a Jade Osiberu movie.2023Gangs of LagosObalolawith Adesua Etomi, Bimbo Ademoye, Chike, a Jade Osiberu movieThe Bloom BoysInspector Danielwith Bolanle Ninalowo, Timini EgbusonSabinus the BestmanPaulwith Sophia Chisom, Stephanie Aleye Chiori2024Farmer’s BrideFemi with Femi Branch, Gbubemi Ejeye Leaving Ikorodu in 1999 Mahmoud Short film with Sheila Atim2025SukyAdigunwith Bimbo Ademoye, Ibrahim YekiniRed CircleBehind the ScenesAdewale Fernandez
Television Year Title Role Notes2018 Hustle on Africa Magic Big Brother Naija Self-participant Finalist 2019 Jenifa's Diary Georgewith Funke Akindele2019PhasesJejeOn NdaniTV2020Lara of LagosFemiOn YouTube2023Slum KingEdafe "Majemiesu" UmukoroOn Africa Magic 2024PostcardsYemiTV Series
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryResultRef20202020 Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Supporting Actor –EnglishMost Promising Actor2021Net HonoursMost Popular Media Personality (Male)2023Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Actor in a Drama, Movie Or TV SeriesThe Future Awards AfricaPrize for ActingAfrica Movie Academy AwardsBest Actor in a Leading Role
See also List of Nigerian actors
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