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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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Jim Iyke | |
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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 |
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]
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]
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]
In April 2019, he announced the birth of his son.[5]
Year | Title | Role | Director | Ref |
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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 | ||
Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
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2021 | Net Honours | Most Searched Actor | Won | [25] |