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What Is Jim Iyke’s Net Worth? Biography and Controversies Of Nigerian Actor

James Ikechukwu Esomugha is Jim Iyke’s real name. He is a renowned Nigerian actor. In the film Last Flight to Abuja, he co-starred with Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Jide Kosoko, Uru Eke, and Jalade Ekeinde.

Early Life & Education

Jim Iyke was born on September 25, 1976, in Libreville, Gabon, to Mr. Stephen Okolue and Mrs. Ngozi Gladys Okolue Esomugha. He is from the town of Enugu Agidi in Anambra State. He is the lone male in a family of eight children. Jim Iyke received his secondary education at Federal Government College, Kwali, Abuja, from 1985 to 1991. Following his WAEC, he attended the University of Jos in Plateau State, where he earned a BSc in philosophy and a diploma in banking and finance.

Career

After finishing his studies, Jim Iyke moved to Lagos, where he spent his early years of struggle. When he met Victor Opurum, a lawyer who pushed him to fight for his ideal career, his desire to pursue acting was kindled. He did, however, make it clear to the actor that he possesses a diverse set of skills and could pursue a variety of career paths.

He took the advise to heart and went out to make his dreams a reality. As a Model in his early years, Jim Iyke had an advantage. He worked as a brand ambassador for a variety of companies because he possesses the physique, height, and other characteristics required of a male model. Because of his international modeling success, Jim Iyke has an advantage in the Nigerian film industry.

He began his acting career in 2001 and has since starred in over 120 films, both as a lead and as a supporting actor. His acting abilities ranged from a young, conceited millionaire to a bad youngster leading gangs, a wild lover boy, a wealthy guy, a sarcastic bad boy, and a variety of other parts. His acting talent has elevated him to the ranks of the highest-paid and most in-demand Nollywood performers.

Jim Iyke is the owner of a record label. In addition to his own music label, Untamed Records, he launched Untamed Productions, a film production company, in 2007. On his debut album, Who Am I?, he collaborated with some of Nigeria’s best musicians, including TuFace Idibia and Sound Sultan.

Personal Life.

He is married to his beautiful wife, Dana Kinduryte who is a lawyer and hailed from Lithuania.

Jim Iyke made the announcement of his son’s birth in April 2019.

Controversies

A video of Jim Iyke’s supposed “deliverance” from an evil spirit at The Synagogue Church of All Nations, led by Pastor T.B. Joshua, ignited a heated debate on social media. The spirit supposedly claimed responsibility for Iyke’s inability to find a wife.

Jim Iyke was involved in a nasty fight with fellow actor, Uche Maduagwu.

In a viral video circulating on social media on Tuesday, Jim Iyke physically attacked Uche.

This came after Maduagwu questioned his source of wealth and called him a ritualist on social media.

However, Maduagwu never knew he will get the beating of his life.

The actor, which was clearly baffled by Iyke’s presence threatened to call on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Infuriated by the insults, Iyke can be heard saying “You think I won’t find you!” before he went ahead and kicked Uche on his chest.

Also, ayoung lady who is the daughter of a Lagos-based businessman acclaimed that she is pregnant for Jim-Iyke. Even after being forced by her father to confess, she still stubbornly insisted that they had a secret affair. However, that did not tarnish the respect people had for Jim Iyke.

Also, he was alleged to have been involved in a 14-million-naira fraud, he was charged to court and given a bail option of 500,000 with two sureties of the same amount.

While some rebuked him, others said Habiba Abubakar, the complainant is an estranged lover.

 

Influence & Impact

Jim Iyke has had an impact on people’s lives, particularly those with disabilities. He established the Foundation for Children with Special Needs. In December 2012, he traveled to Kenya in support of the Make a Change Campaign, a charity initiative founded by Christopher Grey and Jamaican dance hall musician Cécile.

Selected Filmography

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

TV Shows

  • 7 hours
  • Queen of Passion
  • True Repentance

Awards & Nominations

YearAwardPrizeResult
2021Net HonoursMost Searched ActorWon
2019Net HonoursMost Popular Nollywood ActorWon
2017People’s Film Festival, New YorkFestival PrizeWon
2016Afro North America AwardBest ActorWon
2015Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA)Best Nollywood ActorWon
2012Kampala Nile AwardsEntertainment Entrepreneur AwardsWon
2012Screen Nation AwardBest Nollywood Actor of the decadeWon
2012Cameroon Entertainment AwardsPan African ActorNominated
2012Anambra State AwardBest Nollywood ActorWon
2011Mode Men Magazine AwardBest Nollywood Actor of the YearWon
2009Africa Entertainment Award, New YorkBest ActorWon
2006Teen Favorite AwardWon

Other Awards are:

  • The Best Actor of Afro North American Award.
  • A Three-time winner of the Teenage Choice Award.
  • Best Youth Role Model.

Net Worth

There are different publications on Jim Iyke’s net worth. According to different sources online, his net worth is estimated at $5 million.

 

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