Jim Iyke

James Ikechukwu Esomugha (popularly known as Jim Iyke), was born in Libreville, Gabon on September 25th, 1976 to Stephen Okolue and Ngozi Gladys Okelue Esomugha of Enugu Agidi town in Njikoka Local Government Area in Anambra State, Nigeria. He is an actor, producer, world traveler, and philanthropist.

Jim Iyke Age

Jim Iyke is 48 years old.

Jim Iyke Early Life

The only son of seven children, Jim began his education in Gabon where he attended primary school before relocating to Nigeria to complete his secondary school education at Federal Government College, Kwali, Abuja. He then proceeded to the University of Jos where he studied Psychology and received a diploma in Banking and Finance.

Jim Iyke Career

Upon graduation, Jim relocated to Lagos where he began his career as Product Model. His zeal and determination to succeed led him to make a foray into the then rapidly burgeoning Nigerian movie industry, popularly called Nollywood. His entrance into Nollywood was the beginning of a journey of winning and capturing the hearts of movie followers across Africa and beyond.

The rise of Nollywood eventually saw Jim become a fans’ favorite especially in various notorious character roles which he was able to effortlessly interpret and make his own, earning him the tag of “Nollywood Bad Boy”. He has since acted in over One hundred and fifty films to date and he recently created a film production outfit “Untamed Productions” and produced two films with internationally renowned actresses Judy Shekoni and Tangerine Martins in London; Recently he also produced “2 Dollaz,” a sequel to the most commercially successful Nollywood Comic Flick “1 Dollar” to date.  He was a producer/executive producer of the movie “Shades of white”, which is yet to be released, but it is gaining critical acclaim recognition.

Outside Nollywood, Jim is generally regarded as a fashion Icon, and one of the best dressed African celebrity. His avant-garde and unconventional sense of style and individuality has endeared him to millions of fans across the continent, and even more in the Diaspora. He is the founder of a nonprofit organization called the Jim Iyke Foundation, and a pioneer in the movement for better education, well-being for the less privileged children in Africa.  The foundation, which is generally considered as the most successful independently-run celebrity foundation in Nigeria, is constantly creating forums and organizing walks, symposia, and musical/comedy shows, to highlight the health and state of being of the children of Africa to the world.  Several of these shows and campaigns were organized in Ghana, Liberia, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Lagos. The Foundation in conjunction with Pepsi, Nikon Hilton Hotel, and Indomi Noodles recently organized a 6000 children walk in Abuja against poverty, and child illiteracy in Nigeria.

In 2009, he ventured into music with the creation of his own label Untamed Records, with the release of his album titled Who Am I featuring A-list musical stars; 2Face Idibia, Sound Sultan and many others, and a large chunk of the proceeds from this album launch was donated to a number of orphanages. His business interest spans through Oil & Gas transportation, an up-scale special clientele Automobile dealership, named Untamed Cars, as well as Real estate investments, Event Management, and a number of brand endorsement deals with one of the prominent telecoms company, Globalcom.

On October 21st, 2015, Jim hosted the Golden Icons African Movies Awards ceremony (GIAMA) in Houston Texas as the announcement was being made of a one-year reality television series Jim Iyke Unscripted, jointly sponsored by Africa Magic and Oh Africa TV.

Jim Iyke Personal Life

In September 2013, a controversial video of Jim'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. He later went on to accuse TB Joshua of taking advantage of him.

Jim believes in the art of self defense as he is a black belt holder and preferred fight technique is Karate. Known as Nollywood's bad boy, he has been in and out of relationships and has reportedly dated Nigerian actress, Rita Dominic, and Ghanian star, Nadia Buari. He also has a son, Harvis Chidubem Iyke, with a Lithuaninan lady named Dana Kinduryte.

Jim Iyke Awards

His contribution to the growth of the film industry has been rewarded with various awards; three times winner Teenage Choice award, Best Actor Nigerian Entertainment award, African Hollywood award, African Achievement award and most recently best African actor at the NET awards held in New York and also the Best Actor of the year at the Mode Men Award ceremony in 2010.

Jim Iyke Net Worth

His net worth is not available.

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