Jim Iyke Biography: Age, Career, Spouse, Net Worth, Awards

Jim Iyke, fully named James Ikechukwu, is an award-winning actor from Nollywood as well as a musician. He was born on September 25th, 1977 in Libreville, Gabon to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Okolue who later changed names to Esomugha upon their arrival at Ogwugwu Village in Enugu Agidi town in Anambra State, Nigeria.

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Biography

James Ikechukwu Esomugha Oluolue(born on the 25th of September 1976) professionally known by the title of Jim Iyke, is a Nigerian musician, actor, and television host.

He’s one of the films The Last Flight that traveled to Abujastars which features Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Hakeem Kae-Kazim.

He is among the most renowned names in the business, but his versatility has been a major reason for him to be the most sought-after.

Early Life & Education

Jim Iyke was born on September 25, 1975, in Libreville, Gabon, Africa.

Their parents of his have been Ngozi Gladys Esomugha along with Stephen Okolue whose last name was changed to Esomugha. He comes from Ogwugwu Village in Enugu Agidi town in Anambra State, Nigeria.

Jim Iyke is the only boy in the group of 8 children. The name of his sister is Natasha Esomugha.

He finished his secondary studies at G. G. C. Kwali Abuja between 1985 and 1991.

Jim Iyke studied at the Jos University, Plateau State, where he earned a degree in Banking as well as Finance and later the honor of obtaining a BSc in Philosophy.

Age

How old is Jim Iyke? Jim Iyke was born on the 25th September 1976 He is 45 years old as of August 2022. old as of August 2022.

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Career

Jim Iyke began acting in 2001. He’s among the highest-paid actors in Nollywood and has been in more than one hundred fifty (150) films. He established a movie production firm, Untamed Productions in 2007.

Jim Iyke began his music record label Untamed Records. He recorded his debut album entitled ” Who Am I?” with the best Nigerian artists, including 2Baba and Sound Sultan.

Personal Life

In January 2021 Jim Iyke said in an interview on the net about his favorite artist that he prefers Davido over Wizkid.

Spouse

 holds the black belt of Taekwondo. In April of this year, the Nollywood actor posted on his Instagram account for the announcement of his baby son’s birth, Harvis Chidubem Iyke, and posted a photo of him and his new baby child holding his baby boy in arms.

Jim Iyke is married to Dana Kinduryte. The couple has a son called Harvis Chidubem Iyke.

Jim Iyke has one child, Harvis Chidubem Iyke with Dana Kinduryte.

Filmography

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

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Awards & Nominations

• 2019 – NET Honours, Most Popular Actor
• 2017 – The People’s Film Festival, New York, Festival Prize
• 2015 – Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA), Best Actor
• 2012 – Kampala Nile awards, Entertainment Entrepreneur Award
• 2012 – Screen Nation Award, Best Actor of the Decade
• 2012 – Anambra State Award, Best Actor
• 2011 – Mode Men Magazine, Best Actor
• 2009 – Africa Entertainment Award, New York, Best Actor
• 2021 Net Honours – Most Searched Actor

Philanthropy

Jim Iyke is the person who founded the Jim lyke Foundation for children with Special Disabilities. He traveled to Kenya in December of 2012 to promote the Make a Change Campaign, which was a charitable initiative started by Christopher Grey, and Jamaican dance hall performer Ce’cile.

Controversy

One of the biggest controversies that have surrounded his professional career was the controversy-inducing video that Jim Iyke’s alleged “deliverance” during The Synagogue, Church of All Nations that was with the pastor T.B. Joshua was viewed by millions and sparked a heated discussion over social networks. The “evil spirit” allegedly confessed to being the reason behind Jim Iyke’s inability to marry.

Net Worth

Jim Iyke started his acting career in 2001 and is among the most generously paid entertainers in Nollywood.

He has appeared in more than 150 films and has racked up several endorsements throughout his professional career.

He established a film production company named ” Untamed Productions”. In the following year, he founded his own record label ” Untamed Records”. Presently, Jim Iyke’s net worth is estimated to be $30 Million.

Social Media

• Twitter: @Jimiykeofficial
• Instagram: @jim.iyke