Jim Iyke

James Ikechukwu Esomugha, popularly known as Jim Iyke, is a Nigerian actor[2] and one of the stars of the movie Last Flight to Abuja alongside Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Hakeem Kae-Kazim.

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Jim Iyke on the set of Omambala
Born
James Ikechukwu Okolue

(1976-09-25) 25 September 1976[1]
Libreville, Gabon
NationalityNigerian
Other namesJames Ikechukwu Esomugha; James Ikechukwu Okolue
OccupationActor, singer-songwriter, businessman
Years active2001–present
Websitewww.jimiykesworld.com

Early life and education

Jim Iyke was born on the 25th of September, 1976 in Libreville, Gabon. His parents are Mr and Mrs Stephen Okolue, whose last name changed to Esomugha from Ogwugwu Village in Enugu Agidi town of Anambra State. Jim Iyke is the only boy in a family of eight children. He completed his secondary school education in F. G. C. Kwali Abuja from 1985 to 1991.[3]

Jim Iyke studied at the University of Jos, Plateau State where he got a diploma in Banking and Finance and then had a BSc in Philosophy.[4]

Career

Jim Iyke began acting in 2001. He's known to be one of the highest paid actors in Nollywood,[5] and has appeared in over One hundred and fifty(150) films. He started a movie production company, Untamed Productions in 2007. Jim Iyke began his own music record label, Untamed Records.[6] He produced a first album, titled “Who Am I?” featuring some of Nigeria’s top musicians such as TuFace Idibia, and Sound Sultan.[7][8]

Controversy

The controversial video of Jim Iyke's purported 'deliverance' at The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), led by Pastor T.B. Joshua went viral and led to an intense debate on social media.[9] The 'evil spirit' supposedly confessed that it was behind Iyke's inability in getting married.[10]

Philanthropy

Esomugha is the founder of Jim lyke Foundation for Children with Special Disabilities. He visited Kenya in December 2012 in support of the Make a Change Campaign, a charity project founded by Christopher Grey, and Jamaican dance hall artist Cécile.[11]

Personal life

Iyke holds a black belt in taekwondo.[12] In April 2019, the Nollywood star took to his Instagram page to announce the birth of his son in which he uploaded a picture showing him & his newly born baby boy in his arms.[13]

In January 2021, Jim Iyke said in an interview with net concerning his favourite artiste, that he preferred Davido to Wizkid.[14]

Filmography
DJ Abass and Jim Iyke
Year Title Role Director Ref
2010 Between Kings and Queens Nnanna Joy Dickson [15]
2012 Last Flight to Abuja David Obi Emelonye [16][17]
2013 And Then There Was You Zuma Leila Djansi [18]
2014 When Love Comes Around N/A Afe Olumowe [19]
2016 Stalker Michael Moses Inwang [20][21]
2017 American Driver Jim Iyke Moses Inwang [22][23]
2018 Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons Naz Toka McBaror [24]
2019 Dead rite N/A Tope Alake [25]
2019 The Set Up Edem Niyi Akinmolayan [26][27][28]
2019 Merry Men 2: Another Mission Naz Moses Inwang [29][30]
2020 Bad Comments Frank Orji Moses Inwang [31]

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Result Ref
2021 Net Honours Most Searched Actor Won [32]

See also

References
  1. [https:/mjblog.com.ng/ "Aww, love SO sweet: Actress, Nadia Buari's tweets at Jim Iyke on his birthday (READ) » YNaija"]. YNaija. September 25, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2020. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  2. "Wetin Nollywood actor Jim Iyke reveal about why im marriage crash". BBC News Pidgin. February 21, 2022. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
  3. "Jim Iyke". Naij.com – Nigeria news. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
  4. Izuzu, Chidumga. "Jim Iyke: 7 things you probably don"t know about actor". Retrieved June 7, 2017.
  5. "Jim Iyke at The "Synagugue"". The Nation Newspapers. October 1, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
  6. "Untamed Productions". Jim Iyke's World: Official Website.
  7. "Download link for 'Who am I' by Jim Iyke feat Tuface". Waptrick. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
  8. "This is STYLE. This is how I understand it - Jim Iyke". Xclusive Magazine. July 28, 2017. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  9. "Much Ado About Jim Iyke's Deliverance at TB Joshua's Synagogue". Daily Independent (Nigeria). October 1, 2013. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  10. Aglanu, Ernest Dela (September 29, 2013). "Jim Iyke Delivered From 'Demonic' Possession at TB Joshua's Church". My Joy Online (Ghana). Archived from the original on February 9, 2014. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  11. "Jim Iyke". Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  12. "How I wish I was not that popular – Jim Iyke". Modern Ghana. August 21, 2009. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
  13. "Nollywood actor Jim Iyke poses with son". Punch Newspapers. April 21, 2019. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
  14. "Why I prefer Davido to Wizkid — Jim Iyke". Vanguard News. January 31, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
  15. "Jim Iyke – Timeline featuring movies and other highlights from his career and personal life". www.bing.com.
  16. "Last Flight to Abuja (2012) - IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
  17. Moore, Roger (June 18, 2020). "Netflixable? Nigerian "Last Flight to Abuja" covers the disaster pic checklist".
  18. "And Then There Was You (2013) - IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
  19. "'When Love Comes Around' Jim Iyke, Eku Edewor, others star in new movie". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. December 19, 2014. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  20. "Stalker, Starring Jim Iyke, to Premiere Soon". January 17, 2016.
  21. "Jim Iyke and Nse Ikpe-Etim's 'Stalker' hit cinemas in February 2016". December 7, 2015.
  22. "Comedy movie featuring Jim Iyke, Nadia Buari, Emma Nyra gets release date". Pulse Nigeria. December 8, 2016.
  23. "'American Driver' starring Jim Iyke, AY Makun and Nse Ikpe-Etim set for Nigerian cinemas". February 2, 2017.
  24. "Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons (2018) - IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
  25. https://nlist.ng/people/jim-iyke-385/credits/
  26. "Jim Iyke, Adesua Etomi, Thrill in 'The Set Up'". June 22, 2019.
  27. "Adesua Etomi, Jim Iyke, others star in 'The Set Up'". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. June 8, 2019.
  28. "Dakore Akande, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Jim Iyke, others star in new film 'The Set Up'". Pulse Nigeria. June 6, 2019.
  29. "Olamide gets a cameo appearance in 'Merry Men' sequel as AY releases official trailer". Pulse Nigeria. December 4, 2019.
  30. "Merry Men 2 (2019) - IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
  31. Inwang, Moses (December 1, 2020), Bad Comments (Comedy), FilmOne Production, retrieved October 11, 2021
  32. "Net Honours - The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
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