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Tobi Bakre

Tobi Bakre is a Nigerian actor and television personality who gained broad recognition as a finalist in the 2018 edition of Big Brother Naija. His subsequent film work includes a lead role in Gangs of Lagos, and he won the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award for Best Actor in a Drama for Brotherhood.

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About Tobi Bakre

Profile information current to 2026-08-19.

Nigeria · Actor, Television personality

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Also known as
Oluwatobi Bakre
Known for
Big Brother Naija; Nigerian film acting
Country
Nigeria
  • Actor
  • Television personality

At a glance

  • Bakre finished third in the 2018 edition of Big Brother Naija.
  • He played Obalola in the 2023 Prime Video film Gangs of Lagos.
  • He won the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award for Best Actor in a Drama for Brotherhood.

Education and early career

Bakre graduated from the University of Lagos with a degree in Banking and Finance. Before entering the public eye through Big Brother Naija, he said he had worked at the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation and in banking; a later interview described his banking-industry experience as lasting four years.

Television and acting career

Bakre became widely known after reaching the final and placing third in the 2018 edition of Big Brother Naija. He later developed an acting career that included the role of Obalola in Gangs of Lagos. In 2023, he received the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award for Best Actor in a Drama for his performance in Brotherhood.

Timeline

  1. 2018 Reached the final of Big Brother Naija's 2018 edition and finished third.
  2. 2023 Played Obalola in the Prime Video film Gangs of Lagos.
  3. 2023-05-20 Won the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award for Best Actor in a Drama (Movie/TV Series) for Brotherhood.
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Biographical facts

  • Bakre graduated from the University of Lagos with a degree in Banking and Finance.
  • Before appearing on Big Brother Naija, Bakre said he had worked at the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation and in banking; a later interview described his banking-industry experience as four years.

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  • University of Lagos → Graduate in Banking and Finance

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