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.
Jim Iyke | |
---|---|
![]() 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 |
Early life and education
editHe 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
editJim 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]
Controversy
editA 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]
Personal life
editIn April 2019, he announced the birth of his son.[5]
Filmography
editYear | 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] | |
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 | Akay Mason |
Awards and nominations
editYear | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | Net Honours | Most Searched Actor | Won | [25] |
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "Jim Iyke". Naij.com – Nigeria news. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
- ^ Izuzu, Chidumga. "Jim Iyke: 7 things you probably don"t know about actor". Pulse.ng. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
- ^ "Jim Iyke at The 'Synagugue'". The Nation. 1 October 2013. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
- ^ a b "Nollywood actor Jim Iyke poses with son". Punch Newspapers. 21 April 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
- ^ "Untamed Productions". Jim Iyke's World: Official Website.
- ^ "Download link for 'Who am I' by Jim Iyke feat Tuface". Waptrick. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
- ^ "This is STYLE. This is how I understand it - Jim Iyke". Xclusive Magazine. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
- ^ "Much Ado About Jim Iyke's Deliverance at TB Joshua's Synagogue". Daily Independent. Nigeria. 1 October 2013. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ^ Aglanu, Ernest Dela (29 September 2013). "Jim Iyke Delivered From 'Demonic' Possession at TB Joshua's Church". My Joy Online. Ghana. Archived from the original on 9 February 2014. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ^ Moore, Roger (18 June 2020). "Netflixable? Nigerian "Last Flight to Abuja" covers the disaster pic checklist".
- ^ "'When Love Comes Around' Jim Iyke, Eku Edewor, others star in new movie". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
- ^ "Stalker, Starring Jim Iyke, To Premiere Soon". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 17 January 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ "Jim Iyke and Nse Ikpe-Etim's 'Stalker' hit cinemas in February 2016". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 7 December 2015. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ "A Star in Heaven - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "Comedy movie featuring Jim Iyke, Nadia Buari, Emma Nyra gets release date". Pulse Nigeria. 8 December 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ "'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.
- ^ "Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons (2018) - IMDb". Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ "Jim Iyke - nlist | Nollywood, Nigerian Movies & Casting". nlist.ng. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ 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) - ^ "Adesua Etomi, Jim Iyke, others star in 'The Set Up'". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 8 June 2019. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ "Dakore Akande, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Jim Iyke, others star in new film 'The Set Up'". Pulse Nigeria. 6 June 2019. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ "Olamide gets a cameo appearance in 'Merry Men' sequel as AY releases official trailer". Pulse Nigeria. 4 December 2019. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ "Merry Men 2 (2019) - IMDb". Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ "Net Honours - The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
External links
edit- Media related to Jim Iyke at Wikimedia Commons
- Jim Iyke at IMDb
- "Jim Iyke Foundation website".