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  • Jim Iyke unveils new reality TV show ‘The Adventurer’

    Jim Iyke unveils new reality TV show ‘The Adventurer’

    HAVING been off the scene for some time, Nollywood star, Jim Iyke, who is presently residing abroad, is set for another new project; his second reality TV show titled ‘The Adventurer.

    According to the actor, ‘The Adventurer’ will attempt to address two major issues that affect the Nigerian youth – the question of unity and oneness at home and the issues of xenophobia in South Africa.

    Whilst the show will take a non-biased stance on the former matter, it will attempt to make sure that everyone’s opinions are heard and the best solutions are proffered.

    The actor, who made his reality TV debut in 2013 with Jim Iyke Unscripted, hopes that by the end of “The Adventurer,” the competitors will emerge as better persons; a narrative he hopes would stretch to their immediate family, space, and consequently, the nation as a whole.

    The show will take them on a journey to places such as Cape Town, Dubai, Marrakech, Sydney, and Los Angeles amongst many others.

    The winner of ‘The Adventurer’ goes home with a cash prize of $10,000 while every other participant is guaranteed 300,000 thousand naira each for getting to the final stage of the show.

  • Jim Iyke’s debt case still in court, says manager

    Jim Iyke’s debt case still in court, says manager

    Following a court order served to Nollywood actor Jim Iyke, asking him to pay the sum of 15.7M to a lady by the name Habiba Abubakar, the actor’s manager has revealed that the case is still in the court and there is no definite answer from the side of the actor presently.

    In a chat with The Nation, the manager, simply known as Sam, further stated that by the end of the week, the actor’s camp should be able to come out with a more concrete response.

    Reports alleged that the actor, having been dodging the court for years, has finally been found guilty over the infamous suit Habiba filed against him.

    Recall that Habiba accused Jim of owing her the sum of N16.5 million some years ago.

    She said: “I run a charity organization called Elderly and the Poor, a self-sponsored charity organization. Jim Iyke needed help for his aged mother who is crippled by leg problems and high blood pressure and now bed-ridden. We took her to both England and India.”

    As reported, during the court session, Habiba had proof of the UK visit, as the actor’s mum had stayed with her in her UK residence where she took her for a complete health checkup.

    “We were told what was wrong with her and how much her hospital stay for knee replacement will cost my charity in UK and we have a policy for money, so we decided to take her to India in first class because it’ll be cheaper there, attached are tickets, photos as exhibit no,” she claims in the court reports.

    The report further claims that Jim Iyke finally ran to her for assistance, wanting her to help his new clothing line grow by investing in it, she had no option than to invest, even though she was told by many people that he is bad, but she didn’t want to judge him by what others said.

    “Jim told me he has been on the street since age 11 and that he had no childhood. I cried, because I had a son of that age at that minute. It was really heart breaking. But I realize now that you can take a person off the street but you can’t take street off the person, no matter what you do,” the report also states.

  • I didn’t go into politics by accident, says Jim Iyke

    I didn’t go into politics by accident, says Jim Iyke

    After his recent visit to ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo, at the presidential hilltop Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nollywood actor Jim Iyke who is presently in Nigeria for his political ambition under Young Democratic Party (YDP), has stated that he did not get into politics by accident.

    The actor explained this because some people felt that his visit was based on self agenda,

    “I read many comments on the wake of YDP’s meeting with H.E OBJ,” said Jim Iyke.

    “My job description as DG entails to broker platforms to engage diverse personalities with stakes in Nigeria leadership. I am a messenger and conduit. The dissemination and pulse of our dream must be conveyed inconsequential of the sect or platform of interest.

    “I endeavour to create a seamless conservation between the establishment and our ideals and vision. There’s a fine line between perception and reality. We must not allow fear and paranoia be our perception. This is what brought us to the bottomless void; voiceless, formless. Their time is in recess. Even heaven knows it!

    “Their gimmicks have long grown obsolete and redundant. Instead of standing against each other let us stand for one another. It is our greatest weapon against the status quo. The reality is what we bear as a mandate and vision. We stand for a new frontier and dispensation. The greatest disservice will be not to measure the depth of our hindsight in order to understand the challenges ahead of us. Proxy doesn’t entail association. Many students of history and leaders of thoughts will be unbiased by my argument. I am driven my passion and conviction. It’s all that has driven the propensity and pace of my pursuits.

    He continued, saying, that on leaving Atlanta to Nigeria, “My party asked me with superior reasons to leave the comfort of my home in Atlanta and serve. I obeyed. I don’t intend to regret it or sell out. My horizon is higher than immediate gain. YDP is the vehicle. The members and aspirants the driver. You, my people, the engine. One cannot do without the other. It’s collective, unanimous, and unequivocal. We shall arrive without mishaps. This is not an accident. It is God’s engineering. It’s time for sober introspection. The wills and caprices of politics must be in full practice in order to prevail. Every tool at our disposal must be utilized. A student soon becomes a tutor with the right will and gifts.”

  • Jim Iyke, Joseph Benjamin to feature on ‘Princess Halliday Show’

    Hollywood actors Jim Iyke and Joseph Benjamin are among A-list personalities set to feature in the new season of Princess Halliday Show on Mnet.

    Aimed to integrate Hollywood and African parity, the Princess Halliday Show which is shot in the United States, is an Empower Africa Initiative (EAI) that showcases people who have demonstrated positivity against all the odds.

    Princess Halliday, a straight-talking Royalty and empathic lady with a warm sense of humour, has the ability to immediately put her guests at ease. Guests on her show have included political figures, business leaders, global players, popular stars and ordinary people who have done extraordinary things.

    “The show has proven to be a treasure trove of wisdom, inspiration and life-affirming stories,” said Princess Halliday.

    “The mission of Empower Africa Initiative (EAI) is to positively enhance the mindset of the world by showcasing and engaging people, communities, while empowering to lead, innovate, and serve authentically.

    “EAI builds the self-esteem and self-worth of people by changing their outlook on life, broadening horizons and providing tools for self-empowerment and efficacy. EAI advances the world by inspiring, preparing, empowering and connecting leaders to drive change.”

    The 2017 season of “Princess Halliday show” is directed by Robert Peters. The show is picked up by MNET to broadcast across 48 African countries with exclusivity for two years.

  • Give me a daughter Lord, Jim Iyke prays

    Give me a daughter Lord, Jim Iyke prays

    Nollywood hunk, Jim Iyke, has publicly asked God for a daughter. The actor, who is said to have settled to a quiet life in Atlanta with his Lithuania girlfriend, Dana Kinduryte says that his heart is closed to love.
    He wrote; “Dear LORD, I decided to quickly submit this petition before the year runs out. I’ll keep it short n straight. The last time we had this convo, King Harv showed up. My life has nv been the same since. It’s being an amazing cocktail of unprecedented blessings, self realization, bold endeavors and forging of powerful alliances…
    “Nw to the matter at hand. My sister says I’m a career cynic. My Ghanaian ex says my head is too strong for love. My Nigerian and past exes says I’m amazing but GLADYS took the last iota of love I hv for any woman with her. My longest friend ,UK, seems to agree and my longest biz partner has wisely said he’s unsure where to stand in the matter! Smdh!
    “I want a baby girl LORD. A daughter that will keep me on her permanent MUMU BUTTON since nobody else can. I’ve done this bf when King Harv came and turned even the hardest skeptics to awe struck as I took fatherhood to the letter as naturally as fish in water.
    “Pls give me a daughter this time Lord. You know I’m one that never never bring my private affairs to the public but I want this act of vulnerability to be my most ardent test of faith,” he wrote.
    The controversial actor promised to be the father fathers dream of, pouring his body, soul and spirit into raising her, if his wish is granted.

  • JIM IYKE STALKS NSE IKPE-ETIM

    JIM IYKE STALKS NSE IKPE-ETIM

    STAR Nollywood actress, Nse Ikpe-Etim, is set to entertain her fans once again as she plays lead role in a new movie titled Stalker. Directed by Moses Inwang, the movie also features Jim Iyke.

    In Stalker, Iyke plays the role of an individual who upon rescuing Nse IKpe Etim, begins to seriously shadow her every movement. Things begin to get really intense from that point onward.

    Speaking about the project, Inwang, whose 2015 film, The Last 3 Digits, bagged the award for Best International Film at the “The People’s Film Festival’ in New York, United States of America, said he aims to redefine the Nigerian movie industry.

    Produced by Caroline Danjuma and Inwang for Sneeze Films and Kinetic Media, Stalker also stars Anthony Monjaro, AY the Comedian, Caroline Danjuma, Emem Inwang and a host of other acts.

    The new flick was one of the few selected Nollywood films that screened to teeming audience at the Nollywood Week, Paris.

    Shot in 2015, it also garnered an astonishing 12 nominations at the Golden Icons Academy Awards, held in Houston Texas, USA in October 2015. The highly-anticipated flick also clinched three awards for best film, best actor which was worn by Iyke and best Actress respectively.

    According to Inwang, Stalker will premiere at the Civic Center, Lagos, on February 26.

  • FASHION CRITICS THROW JABS AT 2BABA, JIM IYKE

    FASHION CRITICS THROW JABS AT 2BABA, JIM IYKE

    THE popular MTV base channel got more dramatic as the 2016 entertainment year kicks off with an addition tagged #BaseSlayedorShade, an exclusive red carpet fashion police special airing today.

    Hosted by Stephanie Coker alongside Media personality, Hauwa Mukan and fashion blogger, Tokunbo Owolabi, #BaseSlayedOrShade features a number of activities from the 5th edition of Music Meets Runway which held late last year with several A-list Nigerian celebrities in attendance.

    In the course of the show, the three hosts dissect the fashion sense of the celebrities who walked the Red Carpet at the event, awarding the various outfits with positive judgment or thumbs-down as in the case of 2Baba and his wife Annie and Nollywood actor Jim Iyke.

    Just as Tokunbo advised that “2Face and Annie Idibia need a stylist,” Hauwa said “Jim Iyke is wack. Jim Iyke has always been wack.”

    The programme airs at 7 pm on MTV Base (Channel 322), even as fans are joining the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BaseSlayedorShade.

  • Ebola scare: Jim Iyke offers apology

    Ebola scare: Jim Iyke offers apology

    Nollywood actor, James Ikechukwu Okolue, popularly known as Jim Iyke, on Wednesday apologised over an Instagram message he sent on the Ebola virus. According to the controversial actor, he did not mean to scare anyone or make mockery of the disease situation.

    “May I humbly apologise if my comments on Ebola – based on fear – were taken out of context. The last thing I wanted to do was to alarm anyone,” he said in statement.

    Iyke, last week, posted a photo of himself at the airport in Monrovia, capital of Liberia, about to jet off from that country.

    According to the post, Iyke had fled the country, cutting short his business trip over fears of contracting the disease.

    The virus is believed to have killed over 800 people in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone since the outbreak began in February, according to World Health Organisation (WHO) records.

    Following unpleasant reaction from fans, the actor has also rendered an apology to families and persons affected by the deadly virus.

    “My heart goes out to all the families who have been affected by the Ebola virus – those who have lost their lives or loved ones, those who are still bravely fighting the disease and all of the communities who are battling to keep the infection under control. You are all in my prayers,” he said.

    On the need to have him screened of the virus, the actor added: “As I travel constantly across continents, most recently USA, Senegal, Liberia, Ghana, Gambia, I have been screened where and when necessary along with the other passengers.

    “I believe it is the responsibility of every citizen to be vigilant and help contain the outbreak by following the advice of the local and international medical professionals and government officials,” he stated.

  • Jim Iyke, Emma Ehumadu in auto crash

    Jim Iyke, Emma Ehumadu in auto crash

    NOLLYWOOD actors, Jim Iyke and Emmanuel Ehumadu, popularly known as Totolos, were involved in a ghastly auto crash on Wednesday afternoon in Asaba, Delta State. It was learnt that due to the severity of the crash, Totolos had to be admitted to a hospital in Asaba.

    It was gathered that Jim Iyke and the Labista star were on the set of a movie, where they were required to do a stunt that involved firing arms, while driving. Jim was driving while Totolos was supposed to fire a gun through a half- opened door. Eventually, Jim swerved suddenly and Totolos allegedly lost his grip and rammed into a moving vehicle on the road.

    Totolos was reported to have suffered a broken skull, fractured neck. However, Jim Iyke was said to have escaped unhurt.

  • Why Jim Iyke went to Synagogue

    Why Jim Iyke went to Synagogue

    With the news of the dramatic encounter of Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, at the Synagogue Church, still going viral, many have been wondering if the mission of the thespian, last Sunday was a conscious effort by him to find a wife.
    Reports on the actor’s visit to the church indicated that he was being delivered of a negative spirit that has prevented him from getting married.
    But recent finding by The Nation revealed that Jim Iyke  accompanied a friend, whose mother was seriously ill to the church where he was caught in the web of what was said to be a rescue exercise.
    Jim’s friend’s mother is said to be on admission at a hospital, in Ajao Estate, from where she was taken to the church, but perhaps due to the popularity of the actor, the church ministers went for him, claiming there was more to his not being married than meets the eye.
    A two-minute video on the church’s website shows the actor struggling with several officers of Pastor TB Joshua, the head of the church, as they fought to keep him still.
    The session, as shown in the video got the thespian sprawling on the floor, after falling several times, and shouting incoherent words.
    “What do you guys want from me,” asked the actor, apparently recovering from frenzy. “Take it easy, the man of God will like to see you after the service,” replied one of the church ministers, as they led the actor away from the middle of the congregation, looking bewildered.
    Reports say the sick woman’s son was also attended to during the church service, but the woman, who was the real reason Jim and his friend went to the church was told to come back at a later date. The woman, whom we learnt was brought to Lagos from Abuja in search of solution to her health problem, had since been taken back to the Ajao Estate hospital where she is waiting for another appointment from the church.