Jim Iyke
Nigerian actor
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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.[2]
25 September 1976
Jim Iyke | |
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Jim Iyke on the set of Omambala | |
| Born | James Ikechukwu Okolue 25 September 1976 Libreville, Gabon |
| 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 |
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.[3] 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,[4] then earned a diploma in Banking and Finance and a BSc in philosophy from the University of Jos, Plateau State.[5]
Career
Jim Iyke began acting in 1998.[6] As of October 2013[update], he was one of the highest paid actors in Nollywood,[7] he has appeared in over 150 films.[8]
He started a movie production company, Untamed Productions in 2007, and also has his own music record label, Untamed Records.[9][10] His first album, titled Who Am I?, featured some of Nigeria's top musicians, such as TuFace Idibia and Sound Sultan.[11][12]
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.[13] The spirit reportedly confessed that it was behind Iyke's inability to find a wife.[14]
Personal life
In April 2019, he announced the birth of his son.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | the High Class | Prince's Orderly | Afam Okereke | |
| 2007 | A Better Place | Festus | Tchidi Chikere | |
| 2008 | The Shepherd | Raymond | Nonso Ekene Okonkwo | |
| 2009 | Royal Madness | Ikoku | Nonso Ekene Okonkwo | |
| 2010 | Between Kings and Queens | Nnanna | Joy Dickson | [15] |
| 2012 | Last Flight to Abuja | David | Obi Emelonye | [16] |
| 2013 | And Then There Was You | Zuma | Leila Djansi | |
| 2014 | When Love Comes Around | N/a | Afe Olumowe | [17] |
| 2016 | Stalker | Michael | Moses Inwang | [18][19] |
| A Star in Heaven | Kayode | Afe Olumowe | [20] | |
| 2017 | American Driver | Jim Iyke | Moses Inwang | [21][22] |
| 2018 | Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons | Naz | Toka McBaror | [23] |
| 2019 | Dead rite | N/A | Tope Alake | [24] |
| The Set-Up | Edem | Niyi Akinmolaya | [25][26][27] | |
| Merry Men 2: Another Mission | Naz | Moses Inwang | [28][29] | |
| 2020 | Cold Feet | Mayowa | Moses Inwang | |
| Bad Comments | Frank Orji | Moses Inwang | ||
| 2021 | Hustle | Tunde Lewis | Marc Adebesin | |
| 2022 | The Set Up 2 | Edem | Chinaza Onuzo | |
| Closure Mandate | David | Robert Peters | ||
| Zongo Boys | Benjamin Sarpong | |||
| Passport | Oscar | Dimeji Ajibola | ||
| 2023 | Different Strokes | Alex Cole | Biodun Stephen | |
| Rent a Room | Obi | Jim Iyke | ||
| 2024 | No Fury[30] | Akay Mason |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Net Honours | Most Searched Actor | Won | [31] |
