Jim Iyke

‘I’ll Never Be Desperate Again In My Life’ – Jim Iyke Recalls Encounter With TB Joshua

‘I’ll Never Be Desperate Again In My Life’ – Jim Iyke Recalls Encounter With TB Joshua

Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke says desperation made him seek healing for his mother from TB Joshua, the founder of Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN). One can recall that the Nollywood star was seen in a video undergoing deliverance at SCOAN in 2013. However, in a recent interview with talk show host, Teju Babyface, Iyke regretted taking such a step of desperation. “I will never be desperate again in my life. Desperation was what took me there, to take my mother there, hoping that a man of God would heal her. If she were to live, twenty TB Joshuas would not stop…
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‘There Can’t Be Two Captains On This Ship’ – Jim Iyke Details Why His Dad Sacked Him From Home

‘There Can’t Be Two Captains On This Ship’ – Jim Iyke Details Why His Dad Sacked Him From Home

Veteran Nigerian actor, Jim Iyke, has revealed the trials he had to endure in his father's house because he wants to pursue his dream as an actor. In an interview with media personality, Chinasa Anukam, Jim Iyke stated that his father sent him out of the house at a very young age because of his love for acting. According to Jim, his father wanted him to further his education and acquire a Masters Degree after completing his first degree at age 18. Jim added that he performed so well in school and for that reason alone, his parents wanted to steer his life…
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I Have Dated Women From All Races – Jim Iyke Brags

I Have Dated Women From All Races – Jim Iyke Brags

Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, has bragged about his adventurous nature, stating, that he has dated women of all races. In his words, the thespian said he has dated “extensively.” He made this known during the latest episode of the 'Is This Seat Taken' audiovisual podcast, hosted by actress Chinasa Anukam. “I have dated extensively. I have dated across different races. Because I’m always adventurous. I just want to experience and live life. “So, I have lived in three countries. I’ve met different kinds of women from different walks of life, different races, different religions. There’s rarely a religion you point to…
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My Dad Evicted Me From Home When I Became Actor – Jim Iyke

My Dad Evicted Me From Home When I Became Actor – Jim Iyke

Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has narrated how his dad evicted him from his home over his decision to become a thespian. He said his dad wanted him to further his education after he got his first degree at 18, but he flouted his decision. Iyke said his late mother, however, supported his decision to join the film industry, stressing that she gave him the opportunity to realize himself. The award-winning actor made this known while appearing on the latest episode of the Is This Seat Taken podcast, hosted by actress Chinasa Anukam. He said, “I was a straight-A student. And the…
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‘I Was An Excellent Father But A Woeful Husband’ – Jim Iyke Reveals Why His wife Left Him

‘I Was An Excellent Father But A Woeful Husband’ – Jim Iyke Reveals Why His wife Left Him

Seasoned Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has opened up about his failing marriage while speaking about his personal life. The actor admitted that he ceased being a devoted husband to his wife and was instead preoccupied with their young child. He stated that he focused all his attention on taking care of his newborn son and totally ignored his wife. Iyke cited his inability to sleep and loss of humor as effects of the loss of his mother. He said that he ignored his wife completely in favor of giving their newborn baby his full attention. According to him: "When I…
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I Have Had A Failed Marriage And Three Kids, But Nobody Knows That – Jim Iyke Reveals

I Have Had A Failed Marriage And Three Kids, But Nobody Knows That – Jim Iyke Reveals

'Nollywood actor Jim Iyke recently opened up about his failed marriage, shedding light on a personal issue that not many people were aware of. During an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Iyke discussed the reasons for his marriage's demise while admitting responsibility for its collapse, explaining that he emotionally distanced himself from his partner, who had given birth to their first son. While grieving his mother's death, the actor revealed that he focused all of his love and attention on his child, inadvertently neglecting his wife. He confessed, "I have had a failed marriage, but nobody knows that. I have three…
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A Sex Scene With Jim Iyke Almost Got Me Expelled From University – Actress

A Sex Scene With Jim Iyke Almost Got Me Expelled From University – Actress

Popular actress, Lilian Afegbai, has revealed that she almost got sacked from Benson Idahosa University (BIU), Benin in Edo State, Nigeria, after acting in a sex scene with Jim Iyke in a movie. She made this known on the latest Tea with Tay episode. According to Lilian Afegbai, she was made to face a disciplinary committee at Benson Idahosa University (BIU) in Benin. “I started acting fully in BIU. In the first movie that I did, they almost expelled me from school because I had a sex scene with Jim Iyke. So when the movie came out, then I was…
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