Top things you should know about actor Jim Iyke

It is no longer news that controversial Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu made a video where he questioned the wealth of fellow thespian, Jim Iyke, saying his “mysterious source of wealth” attributes him to being a “ritualist”.

This, however, caused a hot fight between the two in a meeting at an event. In a video circulating the social media, Jim Iyke confronted Uche with a couple of people and during the course of the meeting, things got heated and Jim Iyke introduced his fists to Uche’s face.

Is Jim Iyke truly a Ritualist as been accused by Uche? Here are the top things you should know about Actor Jim Iyke.

BIOGRAPHY

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

Jim Iyke was born on September 25th, 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. He is the only boy in a family of eight children.

EDUCATION

He completed his secondary school education in F. G. C. Kwali Abuja from 1985 to 1991. Jim Iyke studied at the University of Jos, Plateau State where he got a diploma in Banking and Finance and later a BSc in Philosophy

CAREER

Jim Iyke began acting in 2001. He’s known to be one of the highest-paid actors in Nollywood 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. He produced a first album, titled “Who Am I?” featuring some of Nigeria’s top musicians such as TuFace Idibia, and Sound Sultan.

Jim Iyke 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.

CONTROVERSIES

One of the major controversies in his career is 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. The ‘evil spirit’ supposedly confessed that it was behind Iyke’s inability to get married.

JIM IYKE SOURCE OF WEALTH

Jim Iyke makes money from movies. He is currently one of the highest paid actors in Nollywood and has appeared in over 250 Nollywood movies.

Jim Iyke has received several awards in the course of his acting career.

Aside from acting, Jim Iyke established a movie production company name “Untamed Production” and his own music record label named “Untamed Records” where he produced and records his hit single “Who am I” featuring 2Face Idibia and Sound Sultan.

Hoever, Jim Iyke is also a philanthropist and humanitarian. He is the founder of Jim Iyke foundation, a charity project for children with special disabilities.

NET WORTH

Jim Iyke’s net worth is estimated at ₦11.4 Billion

MARITAL LIFE

Jim Iyke is currently single. In fact he has never being married and this has caused a lot of controversy.

However, he has dated Ghananian actress Nadia Buhari and with everyone thought their relationship will lead them to the altar. Unfortunately, he broke up with her few years later and started romantic relationship with his Jamaica girlfriend Keturah Hamilton who is also a Jamaican international model.

Till date Jim Iyke hasn’t settle down with any woman and he is not talking about settling down yet.