Former Big Brother Naija star, Tobi Bakre has said he didn’t regret not being part of the Big Brother Naija All Stars edition, noting that his engagements at the time he was called didn’t allow him join other reality stars to be part of the show.
Tobi who has gone from being a reality star to winning awards as one of Nigeria’s rising movie star gracing the silver screens maintained that he wants to keep enjoying every moment of his life as an actor and giving his best shot at it.
Speaking with R at a public gathering recently about his decision not to be part of the show, Tobi who shared insights into his career and his latest project, “Slum King, added that he couldn’t join his colleagues on the show because he was ‘engaged’.
“Yes, it was cold, but you know, I think the things I had to do, everything I had going on at the time, it just didn’t match. I couldn’t have that in my space at the time.”
Tobi said his journey from his early days on Africa Magic to becoming a prominent actor is an inspiring story to him and others who look up to him.
He reminisced about his humble beginnings on Africa Magic’s “Hustle,” where he, Ochuko, and Dayo made their first appearances.
Tobi admitted that his initial moments in front of the camera were awkward, but he worked hard to improve his skills.
Tobi talked about his experiences with scripts, especially when he received the script for “Slum King’’, he explained that it was a challenge, but he embraced it, emphasising the importance of preparation and understanding the audience’s needs.
When asked about his preference for action roles in Nollywood, Tobi expressed his love for such roles but also revealed his desire to explore other genres, including romantic dramas and even horror movies.
Regarding his future plans, Tobi said the importance of focusing on the present and doing his best in the roles he currently holds, leaving room for future opportunities to unfold.
Speaking about his toughest character, he said “So all of these characters kind of have their bits in me even till now, sometimes there is still Obalola in me, there is still Kala in me, they don’t totally go away. Of course I know my person and I’m reminded of my person every other day, so I hold on to who I am, but these characters do come and plug in and sometimes they just linger.”
On life as a father and husband now, he revealed that “I know God does everything for you. It’s the balance I need. You know, I have enough inspiration and ginger to kind of go out there and do everything I do and then when I have to leave acting, when I have to, you know, detach from a character, I have a very soft landing.”
He added that “I mean once I get home and my son is like daddy daddy daddy, come on, and then I see my small little angel and my beautiful wife, you know that’s all I need right now, I’m in a very happy place in life.”
