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Actor Jim Iyke has claimed that a single mother is incapable of raising a boy into a “proper man.”

Speaking in an interview on Okay 101.7 FM, Accra, Ghana, Iyke said a woman needs the assistance of a male figure to raise a man properly.

He said women are naturally built to nurture and love, but may not provide the necessary discipline and guidance.

He said, “A woman can’t raise a man. You can’t, you’re not built for it. A single mother cannot raise a man properly. You need a male influence – go get your brother that’s doing well or your father or even any man that you trust. There has to be a male presence in it [raising a boy child].

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“Because women are naturally built to nurture, to love. And then what you’re going to raise is a very weak man? He is going to be everything like the men that left you. You need somebody that would discipline him, tell him ‘No’ as often times as possible, and put him in the grind,” he expressed.

His claim has, however, raised dust, as some people argued that single mothers are perfectly capable of raising well-rounded, independent children.

According to them, with the right support and parenting, single mothers can equip their sons with the skills and values needed to become confident, capable men. 

Actor Jim Iyke has described modern feminism as a movement that has deviated from its original purpose and now borders on being “a crime.”

Iyke, in an interview on Echo room, said that early feminist movements were crucial in addressing issues like patriarchy and gender imbalance, but the current iteration has been distorted.

According to Iyke, modern feminism was strategically marketed, potentially by a women’s magazine, as a way to sell ideas to women who felt marginalised.

This campaign, he claims, has mutated into a mindset that encourages women to reject men and promotes unnecessary competition between the sexes.

He said, “I call it a crime, an assault of sorts, the perpetrators of this… obviously, I would not name the magazine… came out with a brilliant campaign to push more papers. Who were their chief readers? Women. So they devised an ideology that allowed women to challenge the status quo and compete with men in the same space.”

“This was a campaign that went overboard, and certain women bought into the ideology and made it their own.

“They decided that this whole ideology of ‘we do not need a man, anything a man can do we can do better’… escalated, and blew it out of proportion. Now it has been adopted as a way of living, as a new cultural standard.”

Iyke criticises the double standards within modern feminism, arguing that it promotes a flawed approach to gender dynamics.

According to him, instead of striving for natural balance, the movement encourages women to compete with men, rather than working together in harmony.

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Iyke added that people should embrace their natural, God-given roles, allowing for a more balanced and harmonious relationship between men and women.

“The double standard of it all is what makes me question the ideology in the first place. Do you not understand the fallacy, the falsehood of it? The two-faced approach to it? You can only be in your natural God-given [role], and the men stay [in theirs], so that when you come together, it blends and becomes one. That is what they are yet to understand.”

Actor Jim Iyke has announced his movie “Light in the Dark” was removed from YouTube due to a scene deemed inappropriate.

Iyke said the movie had over 600,000 views in a few days but it was taken down.

The screen god, on Instagram, expressed disappointment but remained optimistic, thanking his team for their hard work and dedication.

He encouraged fans to support the revised version of the movie, now available on his channel. 

Iyke emphasised the importance of his fans’ support, stating that every view, share, and comment makes a significant difference.

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Captioning the video, he wrote: “Hey everyone, The original version of our movie ” LIGHT IN THE DARK” on JIMIYKE TV was taken down. They deemed one of the scenes inappropriate from feedback received. It has been challenging, to say the least. Over 600k views accumulated in a few days. The time, effort, and passion my team put into these projects is inestimable. But I’m not deterred. My energy has always stemmed from positivity and a winners mentality.

“A new version is up now, and I need as many people as possible to watch, share, and spread the word. If you supported the first one, or if you missed it—this is your chance to help keep the project alive.

“We’ve been down this road before. Your support and goodwill win the day eventually. I cannot thank you enough for everything. Every view, every share, and every comment makes a huge difference”.

Actor Jim Iyke has shared a thought-provoking insight into the perception of himself and others, accepting his role as the villain in certain narratives.

In a reflective social media post, Iyke explored the complexity of morality, acknowledging the blurred lines between right and wrong.

Iyke emphasised the importance of standing firm in his values while avoiding unnecessary conflicts with advice to also discern people’s true character

“I’ve grown extremely comfortable being the villain in some people’s stories.
Perhaps too comfortable, I’m afraid.
Many times, the lines between wrong and right blur in these narratives.
I’m happy as always to dispense with my side of it.
“My recourse is to distance myself from the grandstanding and theatrics.

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“Sometimes, I’m too quick to build a wall before I compromise my principles and ideologies. It is what forged who i am. It is what inspires what I am to become.
One thing is certain: you must trust people to be who they are.

“Only the unwise are taken by surprise when people are who they are.
It is the only element in the human attribute I trust. Surprise is not my strong suit. I know who I am. The moon will turn red before I am who am not.

“I am light to many. Others, I am what their insecurities amplify. I am hated for it.
I am loved for it. In either instance, I am unapologetically comfortable.

“It’s a consequence of what side of the fence you sit. There’s a BLACK in everyone of us. Choose your side wisely,” he said.

Actor Jim Iyke has shared his reasons for having fewer friends and the challenges of making new ones. 

He revealed that he cannot be friends with people who hold grudges.

Featuring on the ‘Deep Dive’ podcast hosted by media personality Teju Babyface, Iyke explained that his propensity for growth is at an alacrity that many can’t keep up with.

He said: “We don’t hang around emotions. We don’t have time for it. That’s why I can’t be friends with everybody.

“I need somebody that won’t be hung up on my last act. I’m too transitional for it. My propensity for growth is at an alacrity that you can’t keep up with.

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“Who I was yesterday is different from who I am today. So it’s not everybody that can keep up with that. I need somebody that I won’t call for 10 weeks and he is not in his feelings.

“There’s a time I didn’t call him for 4 months and he didn’t call me either. We don’t have to. But when we call, it’s value.

“I don’t want a friend that I am in your life every day. It’s never going to work because I will never show up for your kid’s birthday.

“You find me wanting at your anniversary. When you have certain issues I might not be the one to reach. But I tell you, when you call me and I sense that it’s not even a function of what you tell me, I sense that you need me, I’m going to move every mountain. So you decide the kind of friends you want.”