Timini Egbuson is a Nigerian film actor.[1] He is known for his roles in the TV series Tinsel and now in other Nigerian home videos.
Timini Egbuson | |
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| Born | June 10, 1987 Bayelsa State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | Elevator Baby, Shuga, Fifty, Skinny Girl in Transit, Manhunting with Mum, Tinsel, Sophia |
| Relatives | Dakore Akande (sister) |
| Awards | AMVCA Best Actor in a Drama |
| Website | timiniegbuson |
Biography
editTimini Egbuson was born in Bayelsa State,in the south-south region of Nigeria, and is the younger brother of Dakore Akande.[2] He received his primary education at Greenspring Montessori, The Afro School, and St. Catherine’s, before attending Adebayo Mokuolu College in Lagos State. Egbuson later studied psychology at the University of Lagos graduating in 2011.[3]
Egbuson began his acting career in 2010 with a role in the M-Net television soap opera Tinsel.[4] He subsequently established himself as a prominent figure in Nollywood through appearances in film and television productions. In 2020, he won the Best Actor in a Drama award at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards for his performance in Elevator Baby.[4]
In April 2020, Egbuson joined actors including Jemima Osunde, Nick Mutuma and Lerato Walaza in a public health campaign aimed at raising awareness about HIV/AIDS prevention. The initiative was carried out through a 60-part edition of the television series MTV Shuga, which featured actors from Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Côte d’Ivoire as part of broader efforts to support awareness and education on HIV/AIDS.[5]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| MTV Shuga | Tobi | |
| 2017 | Fifty | Jamal |
| Isoken | Tega | |
| Something Wicked | Oscar | |
| Ajuwaya | Collins | |
| Another Time | ||
| The Missing Piece | ||
| 2018 | Kamsi | George |
| Room 420 | Jolomi Okorobube | |
| 2019 | The Intern | Adegoke |
| Elevator Baby | Dare Williams | |
| The Girl Code | ||
| 2020 | Love is Yellow | Oladayo |
| Fate of Alakada | Ochuko | |
| Dear Affy | Akin | |
| Introducing The Kujus | Maugbe | |
| 2021 | Breaded Life | Sunmi |
| Dwindle | Josiah Otunta | |
| Juju Stories | Ikenna | |
| Superstar | ||
| Country Hard | ||
| Ponzi | Ikenna | |
| Tanwa Savage | ||
| 2023 | Big Love | Adil |
| Something Like Gold | ||
| A Tribe Called Judah | Pere Judah | |
| The Kujus Again | Maugbe | |
| Maniac | Seun | |
| Tarella: Princess of the Nile | Prince Nosa | |
| A Young Time Ago | Magic | |
| 2024 | Meeting Funmi's Parents | Ayo |
| All's Fair in Love | ||
| Ajosepo | Jide | |
| Hello Pot | Jamie | |
| Unexpected Places | Chris | |
| Last Straw | Laolu | |
| Lovers & Foes | Charles | |
| Couple's Pact | Eric | |
| Shina | Shina | |
| Bad Boy's Security | Olumide | |
| 2025 | Reel Love | Tomide Jobi |
| Red Circle | ||
| Gingerrr |
TV shows
edit- Skinny Girl in Transit
- Tinsel
- Fifty: The Series
- Manhunting with My Mum (2018)
- The Smart Money Woman (as Bobby) (2020–2024)
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | City People Award | Best New Actor of the Year | Nominated | [6] |
| Best of Nollywood Awards | Revelation of the Year – Male | Won | [7] | |
| 2019 | The Future Awards Africa | Prize for Acting | Won | |
| 2020 | AMVCA awards | Best Actor in a Drama (Movie/TV series) | Won | [4] |
| Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead role – English | Nominated | [8] | |
| 2021 | Net Honours | Most Popular Actor | Won | [9] |
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor in A Comedy | Nominated | [10] |
| Best Actor in A Drama | Nominated | |||
| 2025 | The Achievers Awards International | Best Lead Actor Of The Year | Nominated | [11] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ Nseyen, Nsikak (17 August 2021). "Actor Timini Egbuson reacts as ex-girlfriend accuses him of infidelity". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
- ↑ "Timini Talks about his sister". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 5 January 2018.
- ↑ "WHO IS TIMINI EGBUSON? BIOGRAPHY/PROFILE/HISTORY OF NOLLYWOOD ACTOR TIMINI EGBUSON". dailymedia.com. Daily Media.
- 1 2 3 "Africa! Here Are Your Winners at the 7th AMVCAs". Africa Magic – Africa! Here Are Your Winners at the 7th AMVCAs. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
- ↑ "Timini Egbuson, Jemima Osunde, others fight AIDS in MTV Shuga Alone Together". The Punch. 18 April 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ↑ "City People Releases Nomination List For 2017 Movie Awards – City People Magazine". citypeopleonline.com. 8 September 2017.
- ↑ "BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award". Daily Trust. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ↑ "Behold hot steppers and winners at BON awards 2020". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ↑ "Net Honours – The Class of 2021". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ↑ "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
- ↑ "The Achievers Award International 2025". elfrique.com. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
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