James Ikechukwu Esomugha, popularly known as Jim Iyke (; born 25 September 1976), is a Nigerian actor and one of the stars of the movie Last Flight to Abuja.
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, then earned a diploma in Banking and Finance and a BSc in philosophy from the University of Jos, Plateau State.
Career Jim Iyke began acting in 1998. , he was one of the highest paid actors in Nollywood, he has appeared in over 150 films.
He started a movie production company, Untamed Productions in 2007, and also has his own music record label, Untamed Records. His first album, titled Who Am I?, featured some of Nigeria's top musicians, such as TuFace Idibia and Sound Sultan.
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. The spirit reportedly confessed that it was behind Iyke's inability to find a wife.
Personal life In April 2019, he announced the birth of his son.
Filmography
YearTitleRoleDirectorRef2006the High ClassPrince's OrderlyAfam Okereke2007A Better PlaceFestusTchidi Chikere2008The ShepherdRaymondNonso Ekene Okonkwo2009Royal MadnessIkokuNonso Ekene Okonkwo2010Between Kings and QueensNnannaJoy Dickson 2012Last Flight to Abuja David Obi Emelonye 2013And Then There Was YouZumaLeila Djansi2014When Love Comes AroundAfe Olumowe2016StalkerMichaelMoses InwangA Star in HeavenKayodeAfe Olumowe2017American DriverJim IykeMoses Inwang2018Merry Men: The Real Yoruba DemonsNazToka McBaror2019Dead riteN/ATope AlakeThe Set-UpEdemNiyi AkinmolayaMerry Men 2: Another MissionNazMoses Inwang2020Cold FeetMayowaMoses InwangBad CommentsFrank OrjiMoses Inwang2021HustleTunde LewisMarc Adebesin2022The Set Up 2EdemChinaza OnuzoClosure MandateDavidRobert PetersZongo BoysBenjamin SarpongPassportOscarDimeji Ajibola2023Different StrokesAlex ColeBiodun StephenRent a RoomObiJim Iyke2024No FuryAkay Mason
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryResultRef2021Net HonoursMost Searched Actor
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