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Jim Iyke, Nollywood's bad boy

The father of one studied at the University of Jos, Plateau State where he got a diploma in Banking and Finance and then a B.Sc. in Philosophy.

Jim Iyke

James Ikechukwu Esomugha, popularly known as Jim Iyke, is a Nigerian actor in Nigeria's movie industry, Nollywood.

Jim was born on September 25, 1976 in Libreville, Gabon. His parents are Mr and Mrs Stephen Okolue, whose last name changed to Esomugha from EnuguAgidi town in Anambra state.

The father of one studied at the University of Jos, PlateauState where he got a diploma in Banking and Finance and then a B.Sc. in Philosophy.

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Jim Iyke began acting in 2001 and is one of the highest paid actors in Nollywood. The father of one has appeared in over 150 films and started a movie production company, Untamed Productions in 2007.

Jim recently delved into business and owns a bottled water company, 'Burgeon Table Water'.

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