Tobi Makinde (born 16 May 1991) is a Nigerian actor and filmmaker. He became popular with his role as 'Timini' in the Nigerian TV series Jenifa's Diary. He co-directed one of the highest-grossing Nollywood movies, Battle on Buka Street, alongside Funke Akindele. In 2024, he received critical and audience acclaim for his portrayal of 'Shina Judah', a hoodlum in the blockbuster A Tribe Called Judah.
Early life and education Makinde was born on 16 May 1991 in Lagos State, Nigeria but is an indigene of Ilesha, Osun State. He was born to the family of Mr. & Mrs. Akinjimi Olufisayo Makinde. He spent most of his early childhood in Agemowo Town, Badagry, Lagos state. He acquired his primary education from Odofa Children's Home, Ogun State and his secondary education from Supreme Pillars College, Badagry, Lagos State. In 2012, he acquired his Bachelor's degree from the University of Lagos in Theatre Arts. In 2016, he earned his Master's Degree in Theatre Arts, also from the University of Lagos.
Career Makinde started off as a child actor and was greatly influenced by his father. He debuted the acting scene at the age of seven with the movie "Silenced", which was produced by Ralph Nwadike and directed by Tunji Bamishigbin.
At the age of 13, Makinde played one of the lead roles in the popular TV series "Kamson N Neighbors". He also featured in other projects, including Industreet and My Siblings and I. In 2015, he became production manager for Scene One Productions. Later on, he got the role of 'Timini' in Jenifa's Diary which earned him recognition. In 2023, he co-directed one of Nollywood's highest-grossing movie, Battle on Buka Street. In 2023, he played the role of 'Shina Judah' in A Tribe Called Judah starring Funke Akindele, Genoveva Umeh, Timini Egbuson, amongst others.
Filmography
Year Title Role Genre Notes1998SilencedVillage boyDrama2004Full CircleNicholasSoap opera2004Tides of FateKejiSoap opera2006Kamson N NeighboursNathanielTV series 2016 Industreet Feva DramaAssistant Director 2017Jenifa's DiaryTiminiSitcomTv series / Assistant Director 2018 The Missing Piece MichaelDramatic thriller Assistant Director My Siblings and I Samson ComedyTv series / Assistant Director 2019 Aiyetoro Town TiminiSitcomTv series / Assistant Director Unmendable Kitan Drama 2020CatfishNolaCrime DramaAssistant Director Omo Ghetto: The Saga Ay Pomping Crime Comedy DramaDirected by Funke Akindele and Abdulrasheed Bello2021 Jenifa on Lockdown TiminiSitcomWeb series 2022 Battle on Buka Street Director DramaCinematic directorial debut 2023 She Must Be Obeyed Jay Jay DramaLimited series / Assistant Director A Tribe Called Judah Shina Judah DramaDirected by Funke Akindele and Adeoluwa Owu20243 Working DaysDramaDirected by Ikechukwu Jerry OssaiEverybody Loves JenifaTiminiComedyDirected by Funke Akindele / Tunde Olaoye 2025BenefactorDavidDramaProduced by Adeoluwa Owu / Folakemi Bello
See also List of Nigerian actors
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