Popular Nigerian actor and media personality Tobi Bakre has stirred conversations online with his strong endorsement of women as powerful collaborators in the entertainment industry.
The Big Brother Naija alum, known for his roles in movies and hosting gigs, shared his experiences during a recent episode of Mentality with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. He credited female professionals with playing a major role in his career growth and success.
“If you don’t want to work with a woman, I don’t believe you’re ready to grow in life. Women are so powerful. Thank God for women.”
He explained that gender has never been a barrier in his professional journey.
“I don’t see gender. For me, work is work because I came into the industry with the thirst to get stuff done. Let’s get the work done. Let’s shoot the shots. Let’s create.”
Bakre revealed that many of the women he has collaborated with, especially female directors, embraced teamwork and open idea exchange without ego clashes.
“A lot of the women I worked with welcomed that mentality with open arms. There was no ego. A lot of the directors I’ve worked with would say, ‘You have an idea? What’s your idea? Okay, this is what I have. Let’s balance it. Let’s push it together.”
The actor emphasized that his focus has always remained on excellence, creativity, and results rather than gender politics.