{"id":6172,"date":"2022-06-29T15:39:56","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T15:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naijabiography.com\/?post_type=biography&p=6172"},"modified":"2022-06-29T15:39:59","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T15:39:59","slug":"jim-iyke-biography","status":"publish","type":"biography","link":"https:\/\/naijabiography.com\/biography\/jim-iyke-biography\/","title":{"rendered":"Jim Iyke Biography"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Early Life & Education<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jim Iyke was born on the 25th of September, 1976, in Libreville, Gabon,\u00a0into the family of Mr. Stephen Okolue<\/strong> and Mrs. Ngozi Gladys Okolue Esomugha<\/strong>. He hails from Enugu Agidi town in Anambra State. In a family of eight children, he is the only boy. From 1985 to 1991, Jim Iyke completed his secondary education at Federal Government College<\/strong>, Kwali, Abuja. He went further after his WAEC<\/strong> to the University of Jos<\/strong> in Plateau State, where he received a BSc in philosophy and a diploma in banking and finance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jim Iyke relocated to Lagos after finishing his studies, where he spent his early years of struggle. His desire to pursue acting was sparked when he met Victor Opurum<\/strong>, a lawyer who inspired him to fight for his dream job. However, he made it plain to the actor that he possesses a wide range of skills and may pursue a variety of career paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He took the advice to heart and set out to make his aspirations come true. Jim Iyke had the advantage as a Model in the initial stage of his life. He worked as a promotion ambassador for numerous brands since he has the physique, height, and other characteristics necessary for a male model. Jim Iyke gained an advantage in the Nigerian film industry as a result of his fame in international modeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He began his acting career in 2001 and has since appeared in more than 120 films in both leading and supporting roles. His acting prowess cut across playing a young, egotistical millionaire, a bad kid leading gangs, a wild lover boy, a lavish man, a sarcastic bad boy, and many other roles. His talent for acting has made him one of the highest-paid and most in-demand Nollywood actors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jim Iyke owns a record label. In addition to having his own music record label, Untamed Records<\/strong>, he also founded Untamed Productions<\/strong>, a film production firm, in 2007. Some of the best musicians from Nigeria, like TuFace Idibia<\/a> and Sound Sultan<\/a>, appeared on his debut album, Who Am I?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personal Life<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jim Iyke made the announcement of his son’s birth in April 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Controversy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On social media, there was a heated discussion sparked by a video of Jim Iyke’s alleged “deliverance” from an evil spirit at The Synagogue Church of All Nations<\/strong>, led by Pastor T.B. Joshua<\/strong>. The spirit allegedly said that it was responsible for Iyke’s inability to find a wife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Influence & Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People’s lives have been impacted by Jim Iyke, especially those with disabilities. He created a foundation named the Foundation for Children with Special Needs<\/strong>. In support of the Make a Change Campaign, a charity initiative started by Christopher Grey and Jamaican dance hall musician C\u00e9cile, he traveled to Kenya in December 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selected Filmography<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  • 2020 Bad Comments<\/li>
  • 2019 The Set Up<\/li>
  • 2019 Merry Men 2: Another Mission<\/li>
  • 2019 Dead rite<\/li>
  • 2018 Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons<\/li>
  • 2017 American Driver<\/li>
  • 2016 Stalker Michael<\/li>
  • 2014 When Love Comes Around<\/li>
  • 2013 And Then There Was You<\/li>
  • 2012 Last Flight to Abuja<\/li>
  • 2010 Between Kings and Queens<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    TV Shows<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
    • 7 hours<\/li>
    • Queen of Passion<\/li>
    • True Repentance<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Awards & Nominations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      Year<\/th>Award<\/th>Prize<\/th>Result<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
      2021<\/td>Net Honours<\/td>Most Searched Actor<\/td>Won <\/td><\/tr>
      2019<\/td>Net Honours<\/td>Most Popular Nollywood Actor<\/td>Won<\/td><\/tr>
      2017<\/td>People\u2019s Film Festival, New York<\/td>Festival Prize<\/td>Won<\/td><\/tr>
      2016<\/td>Afro North America Award<\/td>Best Actor<\/td>Won<\/td><\/tr>
      2015<\/td>Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA)<\/td>Best Nollywood Actor<\/td>Won<\/td><\/tr>
      2012<\/td>Kampala Nile Awards<\/td>Entertainment Entrepreneur Awards<\/td>Won<\/td><\/tr>
      2012<\/td>Screen Nation Award<\/td>Best Nollywood Actor of the decade<\/td>Won<\/td><\/tr>
      2012<\/td>Cameroon Entertainment Awards<\/td>Pan African Actor<\/td>Nominated<\/td><\/tr>
      2012<\/td>Anambra State Award<\/td>Best Nollywood Actor<\/td>Won<\/td><\/tr>
      2011<\/td>Mode Men Magazine Award<\/td>Best Nollywood Actor of the Year<\/td>Won<\/td><\/tr>
      2009<\/td>Africa Entertainment Award, New York<\/td>Best Actor<\/td>Won<\/td><\/tr>
      2006<\/td>Teen Favorite Award<\/td><\/td>Won<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Other Awards are:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
      • The Best Actor of Afro North American Award.<\/li>
      • A Three-time winner of the Teenage Choice Award.<\/li>
      • Best Youth Role Model.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Net Worth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        There are different publications on Jim Iyke\u2019s net worth. According to different sources online, his net worth is estimated at $5 million<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Social Media Handles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Jim Iyke has over 2.4 million followers on Instagram, making him one of the most sought-after Nigerian celebrities on Instagram. You can follow him on Instagram on the following handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Instagram: jim.iyke<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6173,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","biography_category":[822],"class_list":["post-6172","biography","type-biography","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","biography_category-acting"],"yoast_head":"\nJim Iyke Biography | Naijabiography<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Jim Iyke\u2019s real name is James Ikechukwu Esomugha. He is an award-winning Nigerian actor. 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