Jim Iyke Explained

Jim Iyke
Birth Name:James Ikechukwu Okolue
Birth Date:25 September 1976
Birth Place:Libreville, Gabon
Education:Bsc. Philosophy, University of Jos.
Alma Mater:University of Jos
Occupation:Actor
Nationality:Nigerian
Other Names:James Ikechukwu Esomugha; James Ikechukwu Okolue
Years Active:1998–present
Awards:Net Honors, 2021

James Ikechukwu Esomugha, popularly known as Jim Iyke (born 25 September 1976),[1] is a Nigerian actor and one of the stars of the movie Last Flight to Abuja.

Early life and education

He was born in Libreville, Gabon. His parents, from Ogwugwu Village in Enugwu-Agidi town of Anambra State, changed their name from Okolue to Esomugha. He is the only boy in a family of eight children. He attended secondary school in F. G. C. Kwali Abuja from 1985 to 1991,[2] then earned a diploma in Banking and Finance and a BSc in philosophy from the University of Jos, Plateau State.[3]

Career

Jim Iyke began acting in 1998., he was one of the highest paid actors in Nollywood,[4] he has appeared in over 150 films.

He started a movie production company, Untamed Productions in 2007, and also has his own music record label, Untamed Records.[5] His first album, titled Who Am I?, featured some of Nigeria's top musicians, such as TuFace Idibia and Sound Sultan.[6] [7]

Controversy

A video of Jim Iyke's purported 'deliverance' from an evil spirit at The Synagogue Church of All Nations, led by Pastor T.B. Joshua, provoked intense debate on social media.[8] The spirit reportedly confessed that it was behind Iyke's inability to find a wife.[9]

Personal life

In April 2019, he announced the birth of his son.[10]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleDirectorRef
2010Between Kings and QueensNnannaJoy Dickson
2012Last Flight to AbujaDavidObi Emelonye[11]
2013And Then There Was YouZumaLeila Djansi
2014When Love Comes AroundAfe Olumowe[12]
2016StalkerMichaelMoses Inwang[13] [14]
A Star in HeavenKayodeAfe Olumowe[15]
2017American DriverJim IykeMoses Inwang[16] [17]
2018NazToka McBaror[18]
2019Dead riteN/ATope Alake[19]
The Set-UpEdemNiyi Akinmolaya[20] [21] [22] -- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator -->
Merry Men 2: Another MissionNazMoses Inwang[23] [24]
2020Cold FeetMayowaMoses Inwang
Bad CommentsFrank OrjiMoses Inwang
2021HustleTunde LewisMarc Adebesin
2022The Set Up 2EdemChinaza Onuzo
Closure MandateDavidRobert Peters
Zongo BoysBenjamin Sarpong
PassportOscarDimeji Ajibola
2023Different StrokesAlex ColeBiodun Stephen
Rent a RoomObiJim Iyke
2024No FuryAkay Mason

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oge . Okonkwo . Aww, love SO sweet: Actress, Nadia Buari's tweets at Jim Iyke on his birthday . 2013-09-25. YNaija. en-GB. 2022-05-08.
  2. News: Jim Iyke. Naij.com – Nigeria news.. 7 June 2017.
  3. News: Jim Iyke: 7 things you probably don"t know about actor. Izuzu. Chidumga. Pulse.ng. 7 June 2017.
  4. Web site: Jim Iyke at The 'Synagugue'. The Nation . October 1, 2013. 2 October 2013.
  5. Web site: Untamed Productions . Jim Iyke's World: Official Website.
  6. Web site: Download link for 'Who am I' by Jim Iyke feat Tuface. Waptrick. 2 October 2013.
  7. Web site: This is STYLE. This is how I understand it - Jim Iyke. 2017-07-28. Xclusive Magazine. en-GB. 2020-03-20.
  8. News: Much Ado About Jim Iyke's Deliverance at TB Joshua's Synagogue . Daily Independent . Nigeria . October 1, 2013 . February 27, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140222173049/http://dailyindependentnig.com/2013/10/much-ado-about-jim-iykes-deliverance-at-tb-joshuas-synagogue/ . February 22, 2014 . dead .
  9. News: Ernest Dela . Aglanu . Jim Iyke Delivered From 'Demonic' Possession at TB Joshua's Church . My Joy Online . Ghana . September 29, 2013 . February 27, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140209030206/http://entertainment.myjoyonline.com/pages/news/201309/113908.php . February 9, 2014 . dead .
  10. Web site: Nollywood actor Jim Iyke poses with son. Punch Newspapers. 21 April 2019. 19 May 2019.
  11. Web site: Netflixable? Nigerian "Last Flight to Abuja" covers the disaster pic checklist. Roger. Moore. June 18, 2020.
  12. Web site: 2014-12-19. Chidumga Izuzu. 'When Love Comes Around' Jim Iyke, Eku Edewor, others star in new movie. Pulse Nigeria.
  13. Web site: 2020-11-17. 2016-01-17. en-US. Stalker, Starring Jim Iyke, To Premiere Soon. The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
  14. Web site: 2020-11-17. 2015-12-07. en-US. Jim Iyke and Nse Ikpe-Etim’s ‘Stalker’ hit cinemas in February 2016. Nigerian Entertainment Today.
  15. Web site: 2023-07-27. en. A Star in Heaven - Rotten Tomatoes. www.rottentomatoes.com.
  16. Web site: 2020-11-17. 2016-12-08. en-US. Comedy movie featuring Jim Iyke, Nadia Buari, Emma Nyra gets release date. Pulse Nigeria.
  17. Web site: 2020-11-17. 2017-02-02. en-US. 'American Driver' starring Jim Iyke, AY Makun and Nse Ikpe-Etim set for Nigerian cinemas. Nigerian Entertainment Today.
  18. Web site: 2020-11-17. Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons (2018) - IMDb.
  19. Web site: 2020-11-17. en-GB. Jim Iyke - nlist Nollywood, Nigerian Movies & Casting. nlist.ng.
  20. Web site: 2020-11-17. 2019-06-22. en-US. editor. Jim Iyke, Adesua Etomi, Thrill in ‘The Set Up’. THISDAYLIVE.
  21. Web site: 2020-11-17. 2019-06-08. en-US. Adesua Etomi, Jim Iyke, others star in ‘The Set Up’. Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics.
  22. Web site: 2020-11-17. 2019-06-06. en-US. Dakore Akande, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Jim Iyke, others star in new film ‘The Set Up’. Pulse Nigeria. <
  23. Web site: 2020-11-17. 2019-12-04. en-US. Olamide gets a cameo appearance in ‘Merry Men’ sequel as AY releases official trailer. Pulse Nigeria.
  24. Web site: 2020-11-17. Merry Men 2 (2019) - IMDb.
  25. Web site: Net Honours - The Class of 2021. 2021-09-07. Nigerian Entertainment Today. en-US.