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Jim Iyke | |
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Born | James Ikechukwu Okolue 25 September 1976
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 |
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.
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]
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. [5]
He started a movie production company, Untamed Productions in 2007, and also has his own music record label, Untamed Records. [6] His first album, titled Who Am I?, featured some of Nigeria's top musicians, such as TuFace Idibia and Sound Sultan. [7] [8]
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. [9] The spirit reportedly confessed that it was behind Iyke's inability to find a wife. [10]
In April 2019, he announced the birth of his son. [5]
Year | Title | Role | Director | Ref |
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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] |
Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
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2021 | Net Honours | Most Searched Actor | Won | [25] |
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Jim Iyke | |
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![]() Jim Iyke on the set of Omambala | |
Born | James Ikechukwu Okolue 25 September 1976
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 |
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.
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]
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. [5]
He started a movie production company, Untamed Productions in 2007, and also has his own music record label, Untamed Records. [6] His first album, titled Who Am I?, featured some of Nigeria's top musicians, such as TuFace Idibia and Sound Sultan. [7] [8]
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. [9] The spirit reportedly confessed that it was behind Iyke's inability to find a wife. [10]
In April 2019, he announced the birth of his son. [5]
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] |
Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | Net Honours | Most Searched Actor | Won | [25] |
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