Timini Egbuson (born on 10th June 1987) is a Nigerian actor, social media influencer, and model who became famous for the role he played in MTV’s Shuga. The 36-year-old started his career in 2010 and has grown over time.
Timini’s first notable role in Nollywood was the TV series Tinsel. He then starred in Shuga and Fifty, among many other award-winning movies and TV shows. Because of the roles, he plays in movies and his attractive appearance, Timini has become the ladies’ man with tons of ladies dying for him. His contribution to the movie industry brought him fame, wealth, and an identity of his own. Find out more about him.
Summary of Timini Egbuson’s Biography
- Full name: Timini James Egbuson
- Nickname: BadboyT
- Gender: Male
- Date of birth: 10th June 1987
- Timini Egbuson’s Age: 36 years old
- Ethnicity: Niger-Delta
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Religion: Christian
- Marital Status: Single
- Timini Egbuson’s Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Egbuson
- Siblings: 3, including Dakore Akande and Samuel Egbuson
- Timini Egbuson’s Height in Inches: 5 feet 9 inches
- Timini Egbuson’s Height in Centimetres: 175 cm
- Timini Egbuson’s Net worth: $2 Million
- Famous for: Skinny Girls In Transit, Fifty the Series, and Shuga
- Timini Egbuson’s Instagram: @_timini
- Twitter: @_Timini
- Facebook: @Timini Egbuson
36 Years Old Timini Egbuson was Born in Bayelsa State, Nigeria
The celebrity was born in and is from Bayelsa State, Nigeria. He grew up in and had his education in Lagos State, Nigeria. Timini is a younger brother to the popular Nigerian actress Dakore Egbuson-Akande. He is from a family of four: three boys and a girl. He is the last child while Dakore is the first child, and the two of them are into acting.
Egbuson is an Alumnus of the University of Lagos
Timini grew up in Lagos State, Nigeria where he had his early childhood education. For his primary education, he attended Greenspring Montessori, St Catherine’s, and The Afro School. He then went to Adebayo Mokuolu College, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Going further, he got admission into the University of Lagos, where he bagged a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Unlike his sister who dropped out because of ASUU’s incessant strikes, Timini was able to finish his studies and bag his degree from the university. While in school, Timini started showing interest in acting as he followed his sister Dakore to movie sets.
He Started His Acting Career in 2010
In 2010, Timini started his acting career. Before that, he had already worked in an e-commerce company for two years and took acting as a hobby. In his opinion, he quit because he was not fulfilled with the job, and by acting, he has found self-satisfaction. Egbuson saw and took his sister Dakore as a role model and was influenced positively by her acting career.
He starred in M-net’s soap opera titled Tinsel. His career was taken to the next level when he starred in MTV’s series titled Shuga. He played the role of Tobi in Shuga and this shot him into the limelight. Timini went ahead to star in the 2015 blockbuster movie Fifty the Series, where he played the role of a young man who after he learned the truth about his identity, goes through an identity crisis.
Another movie that brought out the best in him is Ndani TV’s Skinny Girl in Transit, where he starred as Mohammed. Skinny Girls In Transit, Fifty the Series, and Shuga are movie productions that have positively changed the life of the Nollywood celeb. Timini admits that these productions have an international audience and therefore give him more opportunities to be seen by international investors. He said he has chosen the right projects and believes in working smart and not hard. This has worked for him as he has received both national and international recognition even after working on a few movies.
All these movies and series brought him to the spotlight, sold him, and brought many fans and producers his way. Today, some of his movies like Elevator Baby are aired on Netflix and he now plays lead roles in movies. In an interview, he affirms that he is a brand on his own; he is no longer tied to his sister’s fame.
Timini Egbuson’s Movies and TV Shows
Apart from soap operas and TV series, Timini Egbuson has also starred in other movies. Below is a list of the movies Timini Egbuson has starred in since he started his acting career. The list may not be enormous but he is surely getting the attention and recognition he needs from it.
- Isoken 2017
- Ajuwaya – 2017
- Kamsi – 2018
- Breaded Life – 2021
- Elevator Baby – 2019
- Introducing the Kujus – 2020
- Ponzi – 2021
- The Order of Things – 2022
- Dinner at My Place – 2022
- Dwindle – 2021
- Country Hard – 2021
- Manhunting with My Mum – 2018
- Sophia – 2018
- Superstar – 2021
- Omo Ghetto: The Saga – 2020
- Tough Love – 2021
- The Auction – 2018
- Try Again – 2021
- Reach – 2020
- Loud: Live Out Ur Dream – 2020
Egbuson’s Awards and Nominations
Since his entrance into the movie industry, Egbuson has received several awards and nominations for his contributions to the industry. The star is very talented coupled with an interesting appearance and personality. Here is a list of some of his nominations and awards so far.
- He won the Best of Nollywood Awards prize for Revelation of the Year – Male in 2017
- In 2019, He won the Prize for Action in The Future Awards Africa
- Timini won Best Actor in a Drama (Movie/TV series) in the 2020 AMVCA awards
- Won Most Popular Actor in the 2021 Net Honours
- He received a nomination for the Best New Actor of the Year in the 2017 City People Award
- Nominated for the Best Actor in a Lead Role in 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards
What is Timini Egbuson’s Net Worth?
Timini Egbuson has an estimated net worth of $2 million. He acquired this wealth from his acting career, which is his major source of income. Also, as a celebrity, he has bagged some endorsement deals which add more money to his pockets.
Aside from acting, he has a career in modeling which is also a contributor to his impressive net worth. All these and more contribute to the impressive he now enjoys.
Timini is One of Nollywood’s Eligible Bachelor
Being handsome and old enough to be married, Timini joins the league of most eligible bachelors in Nollywood. He is the ladies’ man and many ladies go out for him. Since ladies like men who play bad boy roles in movies, Timini has become every woman’s dream husband.
However, the actor does not seem to look the way of relationships yet. In a post on his social media page, he says that he is not ready to get married yet because he sees marriage as a form of distraction from his goal. Timini admits that he has not reached the peak of his career yet and as such wants to focus on his career for now. He also revealed that he has always been himself and is not in the habit of living a fake life. He says that he is not under any pressure that comes from fake life.