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Jim Iyke
Nigerian actor From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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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. 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
Jim 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]
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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.[9] The spirit reportedly confessed that it was behind Iyke's inability to find a wife.[10]
Personal life
In April 2019, he announced the birth of his son.[5]
Filmography
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Awards and nominations
References
External links
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