Popular Nollywood actor and media personality Tobi Bakre has opened up about the major role women have played in his career, saying many of his achievements today were made possible through collaboration with talented and supportive women in the entertainment industry.
Speaking during a recent episode of Mentality With Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the actor shared his views on teamwork, gender, and personal growth, stressing that anyone who refuses to work with women may be limiting their own potential.
According to Bakre, he has spent most of his career working alongside women and has consistently found those experiences rewarding and productive.
He explained that he has never approached work from a gender perspective, noting that his focus has always been on excellence, creativity, and achieving results regardless of who is involved.
The actor said his mindset has always been simple: get the job done, create great work, and push ideas to their highest potential.
Bakre praised the women he has worked with over the years, describing them as collaborative, open-minded, and willing to embrace new ideas without unnecessary ego or competition.
He noted that many female directors and creatives in the industry encouraged teamwork by creating spaces where everyone could contribute their ideas freely.
According to him, rather than shutting people down, many of the women he worked with often welcomed discussions and looked for ways to combine different ideas to achieve the best possible outcome.
The reality TV star added that this culture of collaboration helped him grow professionally and strengthened many of the projects he has been involved in throughout his career.
Bakre’s comments have since sparked conversations online, with many fans praising his perspective on teamwork, inclusion, and professional growth.
Source: Mentality With Ebuka Obi-Uchendu
