Jim Iyke

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

Jim Iyke
Jim Iyke on the set of Omambala
Born	James Ikechukwu Okolue (1976-09-25) 25 September 1976 (age 47) Libreville, Gabon
Nationality	Nigerian
Other names	James Ikechukwu Esomugha; James Ikechukwu Okolue
Education	Bsc. Philosophy, University of Jos.
Alma mater	University of Jos
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1998–present
Awards	Net Honors, 2021
Website	jimiykesworld.com

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. As of October 2013^[update], he was one of the highest paid actors in Nollywood,^[4] he has appeared in over 150 films.^{[citation needed]}

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

 

DJ Abass and Jim Iyke

Year	Title	Role	Director	Ref
2010	Between Kings and Queens	Nnanna	Joy Dickson	^[citation needed]
2012	Last Flight to Abuja	David	Obi Emelonye	^[11]
2013	And Then There Was You	Zuma	Leila Djansi
2014	When Love Comes Around	—	Afe Olumowe	^[12]
2016	Stalker	Michael	Moses Inwang	^[13]^[14]
	A Star in Heaven	Kayode	Afe Olumowe	^[15]
2017	American Driver	Jim Iyke	Moses Inwang	^[16]^[17]
2018	Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons	Naz	Toka McBaror	^[18]
2019	Dead rite	N/A	Tope Alake	^[19]
	The Set-Up	Edem	Niyi Akinmolaya	^[20]^[21]^[22]
	Merry Men 2: Another Mission	Naz	Moses Inwang	^[23]^[24]

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Result	Ref
2021	Net Honours	Most Searched Actor	Won	^[25]

References

1. Okonkwo, Oge (25 September 2013). "Aww, love SO sweet: Actress, Nadia Buari's tweets at Jim Iyke on his birthday". YNaija. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
2. "Jim Iyke". Naij.com – Nigeria news. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
3. Izuzu, Chidumga. "Jim Iyke: 7 things you probably don"t know about actor". Pulse.ng. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
4. "Jim Iyke at The 'Synagugue'". The Nation. 1 October 2013. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
5. "Untamed Productions". Jim Iyke's World: Official Website.
6. "Download link for 'Who am I' by Jim Iyke feat Tuface". Waptrick. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
7. "This is STYLE. This is how I understand it - Jim Iyke". Xclusive Magazine. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
8. . Daily Independent. Nigeria. 1 October 2013. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
9. Aglanu, Ernest Dela (29 September 2013). . My Joy Online. Ghana. Archived from the original on 9 February 2014. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
10. "Nollywood actor Jim Iyke poses with son". Punch Newspapers. 21 April 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
11. Moore, Roger (18 June 2020). "Netflixable? Nigerian "Last Flight to Abuja" covers the disaster pic checklist".
12. "'When Love Comes Around' Jim Iyke, Eku Edewor, others star in new movie". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
13. "Stalker, Starring Jim Iyke, To Premiere Soon". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 17 January 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
14. "Jim Iyke and Nse Ikpe-Etim's 'Stalker' hit cinemas in February 2016". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 7 December 2015. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
15. "A Star in Heaven - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
16. "Comedy movie featuring Jim Iyke, Nadia Buari, Emma Nyra gets release date". Pulse Nigeria. 8 December 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
17. "'American Driver' starring Jim Iyke, AY Makun and Nse Ikpe-Etim set for Nigerian cinemas". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 2 February 2017. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
18. "Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons (2018) - IMDb". Retrieved 17 November 2020.
19. "Jim Iyke - nlist | Nollywood, Nigerian Movies & Casting". nlist.ng. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
20. editor (22 June 2019). "Jim Iyke, Adesua Etomi, Thrill in 'The Set Up'". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 17 November 2020. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
21. "Adesua Etomi, Jim Iyke, others star in 'The Set Up'". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 8 June 2019. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
22. "Dakore Akande, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Jim Iyke, others star in new film 'The Set Up'". Pulse Nigeria. 6 June 2019. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
23. "Olamide gets a cameo appearance in 'Merry Men' sequel as AY releases official trailer". Pulse Nigeria. 4 December 2019. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
24. "Merry Men 2 (2019) - IMDb". Retrieved 17 November 2020.
25. "Net Honours - The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 7 September 2021.

External links

•   Media related to Jim Iyke at Wikimedia Commons
• Jim Iyke at IMDb
• "Jim Iyke Foundation website".