Dakore Omobola Egbuson, popularly known as Dakore Akande, is a producer who has made her mark in the film industry. She is also known as Dakore Egbuson-Akande.
Besides being a Nollywood movie star for over 20 years, the versatile diva Dakore Akande has featured in more than 50 movies and has also used her fame to champion human rights as a brand ambassador of Amnesty International, Amstel Malta, and Oxfam America.
Dakore Akande Biography
| Real Name | Dakore Omobola Egbuson |
| Ethnicity | Ijaw (from Bayelsa origins) |
| Education | University of Lagos |
| Parents | Mr. and Mrs. Egbuson |
| Siblings | Timini Egbuson and Samuel Egbuson |
| Spouse | Olumide Akande (m. 2011) |
| Children | Damilola Akande and Dasola Akande |
| Relationship | Married |
Early Life and Education
Dakore Akande (born on October 14, 1978, 47 years old) is from Bayelsa State, Nigeria. She is the first daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Egbuson.
She spent her early years in Lagos and Bauchi with her parents, who later separated. During her primary school years at Corona, she was already showing an interest in theatre, television, music, etc. She also continued her secondary education at Federal Government Girls’ College.
Dakore Egbuson-Akande applied to read Mass Communication at the University of Lagos, but due to ongoing strikes, she was unable to complete her studies.
Growing up in a well-grounded home and family, Dakore Egbuson-Akande was especially inspired by her close relationship with her little brother, Timini Egbuson, to tell stories and act.
Career
With her performances in the movies Peace of Flesh, Emotional Crack, and Shattered Illusion, Dakore Egbuson-Akande made her acting debut in the Nigerian film industry and was soon highly acclaimed for her natural ability.
After becoming a wife, Dakore Akande took five years off before making an outstanding comeback with hits like Fifty (2015), Isoken (2017), and Reel Love (2025).
Besides her acting career, Dakore Akande also produces films. She takes up women’s rights and global issues as causes she deals with through her roles not only as an ambassador of Amnesty International, Amstel Malta, and Oxfam America but also by engaging in interviews and features on platforms such as Visual Collaborative, which, among other things, has showcased her impact during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Social Media
Instagram Handle: @dakoreea
Personal Life
Dakore Akande’s marriage to businessman Olumide Akande is happy, and they have been together since January 17, 2011. They are blessed with two girls whom they named Damilola and Dasola.
She is committed to both her career and her family, and often cites her husband and children as her source of strength.
One of the saddest moments for Dakore Egbuson-Akande was losing her dad, Samuel Oyindobra Egbuson, who died on January 1, 2026.
In her Instagram post, she poured out her heart, thanking God for the good moments and praying for the departed’s peaceful rest. She is a Nigerian, and though she considers her family and privacy a priority, she remains an inspiration through her advocacy and self-development work.
Net Worth
Dakore Akande is an experienced actress, producer, and philanthropist with a net worth of $500,000. Her earnings are mainly from the movies she has acted in, many of which she is the lead, brand ambassador deals, endorsements, and production. She is a force to be reckoned with in Nollywood, so her finances remain relatively stable as of January 2026.
