Dakore Akande Biography
Dakore Egbuson-Akande, born as Dakore Omobola Egbuson is a Nigerian actress. She is an ambassador for Amnesty International, Amstel Malta, and Oxfam of America. Her screen presence, emotional depth, and quiet intensity have earned her a respected place among Nollywood’s most compelling performers.
She is best known for portraying complex, resilient women with authenticity and grace, Akande has steadily built a career defined by versatility, discipline, and artistic integrity.
Dakore Akande Personal Profile, Age and Native Language
Dakore Omobola Egbuson was born on October 14th, 1978, in Bayesla, Nigeria. As of 2025, she is 48 years old. Moreover, she is best known for being the elder sister of Timini Egbuson.
Dakore Akande Education
She attended Corona School and Federal Government Girls’ College in Lagos and Bauchi, respectively. She studied mass communication at the University of Lagos but had to drop out due to incessant strikes. She started her career as a vocalist and dancer in a band that once opened for Roy Hargrove at a London event.
Dakore Akande Career
In September 2019, Dakore appeared as a main feature in the Visual Collaborative electronic catalogue, in an issue themed Vivencias, which translates to “Experiences” in Spanish. She was interviewed alongside 30 people from around the world, such as Kelli Ali, Adelaide Damoa,h and Desdamona.
In May 2020, Dakore’s interview on the same Visual Collaborative platform was republished in a series titled TwentyEightyFour, which was released during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. French music duo Les Nubians, Japanese Music composer Rika Muranaka, and Nigerian comedian Chigul appeared in the same volume.
Dakore Akande Height and Weight
Dakore has an estimated height of 5 feet 6 inches, which is equivalent to 1.60 meters tall. She is also estimated to have a weight of 128 lbs, which is equivalent to 58 kilograms. However, this is an estimation an dis yet to be confirmed and will be updated as soon as we have it.
Dakore Akande Boyfriend, Husband and Children
In 2011, the beautiful actress said the goodbye to singlehood. She tied the knot to her loving husband, Olumide Akande. The beautiful couple has been blessed with two beautiful children. She has however not revealed information pertaining to her children. This information will soon be updated.
Dakore Akande Movies and Series
Egbuson has starred in more than 50 Nollywood movies. Her rise to prominence is often associated with her role in the movie “Tinsel.”
A selection of his featured movies and series includes:
- Peace of Flesh
- When the Going gets Tough
- Playboy
- Oracle
- Hole in the Heart
- Silent Tears
- Emotional Crack (2003) as Camilla
- Shattered Illusion (2004)
- Annabel (2004) as Lucy
- Men do Cry (2005)
- 11 days & 11 Nights (2005) as Cindy
- Before the Sunrise (2005) as Goretti
- Operation KTP
- Emotional Cry
- High Stake (2006) as Elena
- Caught in the Middle (2007)
- Journey to Self (2012) as Alex
- Far (2014)
- Lunch Time Heroes (2015) as Principal Williams
- Fifty (2015) as Tola
- Entreat (2016) as Ayo Daniels
- Isoken (2017) as Isoken
- Chief Daddy (2018) as Remi Castle
- New Money (2018) as Ebube Nwachukwu
- The Set Up (2019) as Motunrayo
- Coming From Insanity (2019) as Mrs. Martins
- Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke (2022) as Remi Castle
- One Too Many (2022) as Adesuwa
- Hila (2022) as Georgina
- A Sunday Affair (2023) as Toyin
- Ye! (2023)
- Maniac (2023) as Detective Ibiyemi
Some of his recent TV shows appearances include roles in:
- Celebrity Takes 2 (2009)
- Castle & Castle (2018)
Dakore Akande Awards and Nominations
One of the most significant highlights of Dakore’s career is her Best Actress in a Leading Role win at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for her performance in Isoken. She has also received multiple nominations and commendations over the years, cementing her reputation as one of Nollywood’s finest actresses.
Dakore Akande Socials
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Dakore Akande Interests & Interesting Facts
- She is admired for her fashion sense and elegance, often described as one of Nollywood’s style icons
- Dakore is passionate about women’s empowerment, social development, and mental wellness
- She has successfully navigated both old-school Nollywood and the modern streaming era
- Her career is often cited as an example of longevity built on quality rather than overexposure
Dakore Akande Legacy & Impact
Dakore Akande represents a rare blend of grace, intelligence, and artistic discipline. She is part of a generation of actresses who helped shape Nollywood’s global image while remaining relevant in an ever-evolving industry.
With her thoughtful role choices and commanding performances, Dakore continues to inspire both audiences and younger actors—proving that true excellence is timeless.
