Jim Iyke
| Jim Iyke | |
|---|---|
| Born |
James Ikechukwu Okolue 25 September 1976[1] Libreville, Gabon |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | James Ikechukwu Esomugha; James Ikechukwu Okolue |
| Occupation | Actor, singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2001-present |
| Website |
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James Ikechukwu Esomugha, popularly known as Jim Iyke, is a Nigerian actor in Nigeria's movie industry (popularly called Nollywood) and one of the stars of the movie Last Flight to Abuja alongside Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Hakeem Kae-Kazim.
Early life and education
He was born on September 25, 1976 in Libreville, Gabon. His parents are Mr and Mrs Stephen Okolue, whose last name changed to Esomugha from Enugu Agidi town in Anambra State. He is the only boy in a family of eight children.[2]
Jim Iyke studied at the University of Jos, Plateau State where he got a diploma in Banking and Finance and then a B.Sc. in Philosophy.[3]
Career
Jim Iyke began acting in 2001. He's one of the highest paid actors in Nollywood.,[4] and has appeared in over 150 films. He started a movie production company, Untamed Productions in 2007. Jim Iyke began his own music label, Untamed Records.[5] He produced a first album, titled “Who Am I?” featuring some of Nigeria’s top musicians such as TuFace Idibia, and Sound Sultan.[6]
Controversy
The controversial video of Iyke's purported 'deliverance' at The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations, led by Pastor T.B. Joshua went viral and led to intense debate on social media.[7] The 'evil spirit' supposedly confessed that it was behind Iyke's inability to get married.[8]
Philanthropy
Jim lyke 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 dancehall artist Cécile.[9] [10]
Personal life
Jim iyke believes in the art of self defense as he is a black belt holder and preferred fight technique is Karate[11]
Discography
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Between kings and Queens | Nnanna | Joy Dickson | |
| 2013 | And Then There Was You | Zuma | Leila Djansi | |
| 2014 | When Love Comes Around | N/A | Afe Olumowe | [14] |
| 2017 | American Driver | Jim Iyke | Moses Inwang | |
External links
References
- ↑ http://www.ynaija.com/aww-love-so-sweet-actress-nadia-buaris-tweets-at-jim-iyke-on-his-birthday-read/
- ↑ "Jim Iyke". Naij.com - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ Izuzu, Chidumga. "Jim Iyke: 7 things you probably don"t know about actor". Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ "Jim Iyke at The "Synagugue"". The Nation Newspapers. 1 October 2013. Retrieved 2013-10-02.
- ↑ "Untamed Productions". Jim Iyke's World: Official Website.
- ↑ "Download link for "Who am I" by Jim Iyke feat Tuface". Waptrick. Retrieved 2013-10-02.
- ↑ "Much Ado About Jim Iyke’s Deliverance At TB Joshua’s Synagogue". Daily Independent (Nigeria). 2013-10-01.
- ↑ Aglanu, Ernest Dela (2013-09-29). "Jim Iyke Delivered From 'Demonic' Possession At TB Joshua's Church". My Joy Online (Ghana).
- ↑ "Jim Iyke Foundation website". Retrieved 2013-10-02.
- ↑ Ogunbumi, Babajide. "Jim Iyke New Cause….Donates To Charity Regularly". m.modernghana.com. Ogunbunmi Babajide.
- ↑ "Once a bad boy, always a bad boy: Jim Iyke gets into a fight in Ghana". nigeriamovienetwork.com. Nigeria Movie Network Official Staff.
- ↑ Born To Do This Ft. Puffy T
- ↑ Who Am I ft 2face Idibia
- ↑ "'When Love Comes Around' Jim Iyke, Eku Edewor, others star in new movie". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
- ↑ This is STYLE. This is how I understand it – Jim Iyke, Xclusive Magazine, 28 July 2017. Retrieved on 31 July 2017.