Jim Iyke Biography, Life History, Profile & Movies
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No doubt, Jim Iyke is one of the most popular and most successful faces in the Nigerian movie industry. In this article, you’ll get to meet him and learn important facts worth knowing about the Nollywood “bad boy”, as he is popularly called. You may be surprised to know that Jim Iyke isn’t his real name. Want to know his real name? Read on…
Jim Iyke Biography
Jim Iyke’s Date and Place Of Birth: James Ikechuwu Esomugha was born on September 25, 1976 in Libreville, Gabon, into the Nigerian family of Mr and Mrs Stephen Esomugha. His parents hail from Enugu Agidi village in Anambra state. He was the only boy in a family that had eight children.
After his primary and secondary education, Jim Iyke had his tertiary education at the University of Jos, where he bagged a B.Sc. in Philosophy, after having earlier bagged a diploma in Banking and Finance from the same University.
Career
Jim Iyke started his acting career in 2001. Currently, he is one of the highest paid actors in the Nigerian movie industry. He’s also one of the most successful, as he has featured in over 150 films to date. Recently, he launched his own film production outfit which he named “Untamed Productions”. Jim is also an experienced film producer. One of the movies he recently produced, titled “1 dollar” enjoyed great acceptance from his fans at home and beyond. He has since produced a sequel to the same film, titled “2 dollarz”. Presently, he’s working on another blockbuster, titled “Shades of White”, which is yet to be released but promises to be the most successful among Jim Iyke movies.
Jim Iyke launched his own music label, Untamed records, alongside his own very first album, titled “Who Am I?” in which he featured some of Nigeria’s most successful musicians such as TuFace Idibia, Sound Sultan, and so on. However, the greater part of the proceeds from this album was donated to orphanages.
Other than being a professional film actor, producer, musician, and businessperson, Jim Iyke is a philanthropist. In fact, he founded of the “Jim Iyke Foundation”, a non-governmental organization aimed at educating and empowering children of the less privileged as well as children with special disabilities in the African society.
Love life
Jim Iyke girlfriend is Keturah Hamilton, a Jamaican model. The duo met in the USA when Jim was once on a filming tour of the country. Ever since then, it’s been a great love affair between the two. In fact, recently, Jim Iyke disclosed to press operators that he’ll be marrying the lady very soon. This is a cheering news for all the fans of Jim Iyke, who for many years had anticipated Jim Iyke wife proper.
Awards
So far, Jim Iyke has won many awards in Nollywood. He’s a three-time winner of the Teenage Choice Award. He has also won the Best Actor in Nigerian Entertainment Award. His other awards include African Achievement Award, Best Actor of the Year,(Mode Men Award 2010), Sexiest Man in Nigeria (2008), and the Best African Actor (NET Awards).
Noah Easdon
October 14, 2013 at 6:16 AM
Naija bad boy keep up the paste,someday i will be there with you up high.
henry
October 16, 2013 at 10:01 PM
words of the mouth can’t say how I feel abt u,I call u my Broda Co’s am jst a human like u,a family of 7 gals nd am the only boy. I. shall love u till I go down 6fit.My role model Bros Ik.
OGBOLE MICHAEL
October 20, 2013 at 11:18 AM
love u
Grace Oni
October 22, 2013 at 6:33 AM
thats an incradible career
Ben
October 22, 2013 at 7:29 PM
You are my hero
sandell
October 23, 2013 at 11:57 PM
He is so dam sexy and talented, WOW one night please.
Uhuka comfort
December 8, 2013 at 10:28 AM
Jimy i gbadu ur style keep it up,u be baddest guy in d nolywood
Tejan Val Barrie
December 12, 2013 at 12:23 AM
Mr Jim u are my mentor, am a sierraleonean trust me i will grow modern u i all aspect of life. I like every thing about u. But i will bee a hero over u. Just email me we can talk much. [email protected].
laila
January 20, 2014 at 11:57 AM
Wow it is very touching and kind of you ,to think and care about those in need. Please Jimmy as we know u from d moves. I would like to be helpfull .m from mozambique residing out of my country.but i live in africa.please dont hesitate to contact me. May God bless,protect n guide you .i wish more of your colleagues could have your heart.keep it up
Fridilo agbomonbe
May 11, 2014 at 9:45 PM
Bros hey… Jungle is 4 d strog onces joo! One luv
Paul
July 2, 2014 at 11:36 AM
Nice dress, like the were u dress and your out fit
miggie
August 29, 2014 at 11:48 AM
i like him and his swagg…..keep up
Ndubuisi Nnabuchi
October 2, 2014 at 4:37 AM
the only question i have for you is:Do you know your father land?how many times have you ever gone home to your home town since your where born,are you not ashamed that your town citizens has not set their eyes on you? you may be star, thats clear, but your identity ,dignity,philanthropic sence should start from your home, jym iyke, be recognised from home, do not be angry but thats the truth ,you are a lost sheep in your fathers house,town,village…..am from the same town with you,am living in Malaysia, here is my number ,if you like give me a call but first of all answer your name at your town:+60162586045
Ndubuisi Nnabuchi
October 2, 2014 at 4:39 AM
are you not ashamed to be a failure in your home town?
Ndubuisi Nnabuchi
October 2, 2014 at 4:42 AM
you are a star yet you are not recognised by your home town. how many times have you visited home,you are a disgrace to your profile,charity begins at home , visit the poor in your home town before circulating the world
Ndubuisi Nnabuchi
October 2, 2014 at 4:44 AM
am from the same town with you ,so am not afraid of you rather am ashamed of you because you do not respect the town you came from, am living in Malaysia if you want to know:+60162586045
Ndubuisi Nnabuchi
October 2, 2014 at 4:47 AM
make your people proud of you not fame will get you blessing of your father land but good social relationship ,it will bring you honor and and everything you wish your self ,my dear, be identified by your community,am from the same town with you,becareful,bye
NNADI JOHN
October 4, 2014 at 7:11 PM
Jim iyke is a fornicator…..the wages of sin is death,God is angry for all the women he deceived.People encourage evil,why hailing him,why going to T B JOSHUA for deliverance……i watched his deliverance photos,when he looked a bewildered antelope.JIM IYKE MY FOOT….PURE DECEIVER.
chidimma udegbunam
November 2, 2014 at 2:41 PM
Guy I love u.Chidimma frm enugwu agidi bt why u dey run frm ur home town
D joe chiedozie
November 19, 2014 at 10:19 PM
Anyway jim is trully a swag master, i personally believe he,s d one who introduced lowaist in nija, i luv his acting but he should try & get married coz he,s nt a baby again!
tsimba silver
January 21, 2015 at 11:27 AM
yeah yeah nigger u rock and i love what u do,ur movies life style and style.I wish u all the best for ur career, ur nigger tsimba silver aka shakespears aka shaka
tsimba silver
February 3, 2015 at 2:13 PM
je benis ta natalite dans un pays francophone, suis du congo Brazzaville je suis entrepreneur et vie a cape town, bonne chance et ta fiancée ou femme Nadia buary contact moi 0027719939819 facebook page tsimba silver. je parele English, French,portugues Spanish Italian. bonne chance encore jim iyk le model la francophonie et L’AFRIQUE te soutien les jeunes qui aimes ton style.
Austine Steffy
January 30, 2015 at 8:31 PM
Luv u gays kol me on +256778480889
Austin (EMPEROR)
March 23, 2015 at 4:37 AM
hey umm just wanno c u, talk to u, get to meet u in person cause am practically like your young self or should i say the little you hey JIM am talking to you, yes you i know you are never going to call but anyways here’s the num 09033862572 remember these word cause i’ll tell them to u the day we meet JIM IYKE I AM YOU.
SAHID AUGUSTINE DUMBUYA JUNIOR
March 28, 2015 at 10:35 PM
jim you are a shining star may God bless u more. love you bro am a sierra leoneian
David Festus
April 9, 2015 at 11:18 AM
Jim u are good and u are my role model…I also want to be like u….I want to role with u his help me
David Festus
April 9, 2015 at 11:21 AM
U too much meen…..
OBIANUJU AUGUSTINA AMADI
April 16, 2015 at 2:20 PM
u are my man…GOD bless u
OBIANUJU AUGUSTINA AMADI
April 16, 2015 at 2:21 PM
u are my man…GOD bless you
Aiah Joe
April 20, 2015 at 10:34 AM
I do appreciate ur fatherly responsibility over african children,may God Almighty bless u for that.but am an actor but I want to be part of ur production now, wat am I going to do?pls my cell #+232030380718.
Oyioche agbo
May 31, 2015 at 8:07 PM
I really love everything about jim iyke i love his movies i am one o ur fans,pls i need to get in tourch with u i have a dream to become an actor,i think u can help my dream cum true,pls dis is my number 08188585372 or 08149325985,thanks nd god bless u nd ur family
Nancy abraham
June 8, 2015 at 11:38 AM
Jim ike you are my role model you and mercy johnson keep doing the good work you and mercy are doing in the industry,acting is my pashoin but as nature will make it ,i dont have any body to make my dreams come true,i hope that one day my dream will come,just like you and mercy bye wish you the best.
Nalumansi Mable
June 19, 2015 at 1:52 PM
Hi Jim,
Mable here a Ugandan whose inspired of da way u act.I feel like acting in yr movies.please if there is any way I could act just hook me up.I really want my dream to come true.
Onyegbu chinyere
June 20, 2015 at 11:37 AM
Jim iyke u are too much o, please keep the good work
Onyegbu chinyere
June 20, 2015 at 11:40 AM
Jim please keep the good work o
Daniel
June 29, 2015 at 10:59 PM
Greating Bross,am gud in actin but i need ur help pls,this my number pls+233541638154,thank god bless you.
Salam zakariah
July 1, 2015 at 10:29 AM
Jim iyke is my favourite actor in the whole world.i started watching his movies since 2003 when i was a little boy,and i happen to love his way of life and also take him as my role model it came to reality and i happen to many things about him most especially his dressing and boby stucture as well.i want play his role of acting in the African society.0541049975Ghana.am a graduated Literature student from the secondary level.
Salam zakariah
July 1, 2015 at 10:45 AM
Acting is realy my pasion but as our old people will say a big head is heavy only if the neg is not strong.so it goes i happen to have no boby support me move on but ma dream for being an actor is too grate and i hope it will one day come true.salam zakariah is my name.
Ngozi Blessing
July 27, 2015 at 8:34 PM
My brother pls i just need ur help i am a mother of 5 my children have not been going since two years becos of financial assistant pls all i need is just money to help us even if is small pls my brother i don’t have any where to go my landlord want to send us out this is my number 08100779557 this my acct no 2013751775 FBN first bank microfinance bank FBN MFB imprest name Ngozi Blessing Simon.my brother pls i learnt u have a Good heart pls help us
God will bless u
StephenK.Kollie
August 19, 2015 at 5:43 AM
Dear Iyke, I’m very much pride about some of your profiles, so it has intools me to follow your footsteps in the movie game.I am a upcoming actor from Liberia, I would appreciate every word of encouragement from you, as a rolemodel to me, thank you ever so much may God bless you.
j chizzy
August 28, 2015 at 9:25 AM
bravoo to u jim iyke
angel david
September 27, 2015 at 8:08 AM
Am very impressed abt u God wil kep Movin u ahead nd me my self I Wnt to b an actress pls I need ur help nd mercy Johnson Hw can I get her or u dis my contact 08055793687
Avwerosuo
October 2, 2015 at 9:39 AM
You are more than a role model to me. u are realy blessed
TH£BO$$
October 2, 2015 at 4:32 PM
wowwwwwww….once again wowwww am proud of u (Jim Iyke) despite d fact dat u ve churned out d bad boy attitude in ur acting i never blv u could b so charitable honestly but am happy with I’ve just red abt u Jim and i pray dat lord blessing ll never cease in ur life…. it’s me TH£BO$$™ one of ur core fans
EMELDA GWAKO
October 26, 2015 at 1:17 PM
What a talent…the bad boy… wish you well ooh.
EMELDA GWAKO
October 26, 2015 at 1:21 PM
What a talent…the bad boy… wish you well ooh.continue with same spirit u will go far.
francis
November 6, 2015 at 5:48 AM
I like dis #Niga
Okah Oris
November 12, 2015 at 11:43 AM
This guy,l love so much,he is also my role model,what I just need from him is connection in business,I love his business deal.him meeting 50 cent was a great one.thank God for you
jim iyke
November 22, 2015 at 9:32 AM
Wish to join me
steqxie julia
January 6, 2016 at 12:17 PM
yes
chungong maxwell
January 20, 2016 at 10:14 PM
boy I like ur swag.u too much keep its on
Ayeh Obuobi Prince
February 5, 2016 at 10:40 PM
I love him so much b’cos he is the best when acting …May God BLESS you with more life …..#100years