When Tobi Bakre walked into the Big Brother Naija house in 2018, few viewers expected him to become one of Nollywood’s rising stars. Three years later, he was married. On 21 August 2021, the actor and media personality wed Anu Oladosu in a celebration attended by friends from music, film and television. Videos of the couple’s entrance, his nervous smile and her dress spread quickly online.
Tobi Bakre and Anu
Tobi Bakre was a housemate on the 2018 season of Big Brother Naija, known as Double Wahala. He did not win, but he became one of the season’s most popular contestants. After the show, he moved into acting and presenting. He later starred in Gangs of Lagos, the Amazon Prime crime film released in 2023. Anu Oladosu, often called Anu by fans, had largely kept out of the spotlight before the wedding.
Videos of the couple’s engagement surfaced online around the time of the wedding, surprising many fans who had not known of the relationship.
The wedding day and the guests
The wedding took place on Saturday, 21 August 2021. Guests included well-known figures from Nigerian entertainment. Photos from the day showed stars such as Banky W, Adesua Etomi-Wellington and the comedian and content creator MC Lively among the guests. Tobi later shared how nervous he felt turning to see his bride walk in, a moment many fans found touching.
The wedding trended online, with fans sharing videos and photos throughout the weekend. Since the wedding, the couple have shared some moments with fans while keeping much of their life private.
BBNaija weddings and married life
Several former BBNaija housemates have married since leaving the show, and their weddings draw strong interest from fans. The couple mark their anniversaries with messages on social media that fans share widely. Tobi’s career has continued to grow, with more film and television roles. His role in Gangs of Lagos, directed by Jadesola Osiberu, brought him to a wider audience and showed that his acting career had moved far beyond reality television.
Tobi Bakre left the Big Brother house without the prize. Three years later, he stood at the front of his own wedding, nervous and smiling, with the people who had cheered him on watching.
