Bad Boy’ Jim Iyke At War With Ex-Lover
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010


By Anifowoshe George

Without doubt, he is one of the best actors in the Nigerian movie industry called ‘Nollywood’. His interpretation of roles (mostly as a lover boy) has endeared him to fans and critics alike but unfortunately, Jim Iyke is one actor with a bad boy reputation.




He is constantly swimming in controversies: spats with Emeka Ike; a catalogue of heartbreaks (Oluebube Nwagbo , Ruth Okoro and Jamaican born model Keturah Hamilton at the last count!) and arrests; and occasional brawls with producers. He may not always be on the wrong end of things, and may not always be the culpable one, but-no thanks to his perceived arrogance and braggadocio-he almost always ends up the one who goes with the blame.

The Nollywood ‘serial heartbreaker’ who last year pledged to correct the perception by using music to tell his own story seems to be finding it hard to keep controversies at bay. Now, Iyke is presently embroiled in a bitter war with an Abuja based lady after a relationship gone sour.

And, with the look of things, this is one ‘war’ that could further dent his image.



Tutupie Sheriff says the actor 'beat her up'

The actor’s estranged lover is a 24 year-old OAP with Rhythm FM Abuja named Tutupie Sheriff from Maiduguri.

In a telephone chat with NET, the lady claims Iyke tried to strangle her-  and she’s willing to present medical reports to back her claims up.

When NET contacted the actor, his publicist confirmed that the actor indeed ”dated the lady in question” but refuted her claims that Jim beat her up and  tried to strangle her.

In his words: ‘‘That lady is just out to blackmail our client. She claims to have a medical report from a hospital in Abuja that Jim tried to strangle her; any body can get a medical report as far as I’m concerned. Her accusations are baseless and fabricated.  She was bent on getting pregnant for Jim and his refusal led to the break down of their relationship’’ the actor’s publicist stated.

However, Tutu insists her accusations are true. ‘‘I know he has been going around with stories that I am out to blackmail him and hold him down with pregnancy. I have no reason to do that. I have witnesses; my Dad is a living witness. He saw what Jim did to me but I had to lie to him. Even my sister is aware of and I have evidence to back it up.’’

‘‘I am too busy to be blackmailing him, I have a job as a presenter on radio and I also run a clothing line. If Jim continues spreading lies about me, I will totally sue if I read any other thing he says about me.’’  The enraged lady threatened.

Efforts by NET to speak with Jim Iyke were unsuccessful as his publicist insisted he wasn’t making any comment regarding the issue.

‘‘I already told you Jim is not making any comment as regards the issue. We have already issued a press release in respect of the allegations. If it was something else, I could arrange an interview with him but not on this issue.’’ Jim’s publicist said.

Now that the former lover birds are singing discordant tunes, it remains to be seen how the episode will turn out as both parties look poised for war.

http://www.thenetng.com/2010/01/27/bad-boy-jim-iyke-at-war-with-ex-lover/


Quick  Jim Iyke Facts

Jim Iyke Esomugha was born in Gabon Libreville to the family of Mr & Mrs Stephen Esomugha.
Jim Iyke hails from Enugu Agidi village of Anambra State.
He is the only son with seven sisters as siblings.
Jim Iyke has over 100 films to his credit
He has acted alongside internationally renowed actresses Judy Shekoni  and Tangerine Martins.
He is a martial art specialist
He is an alumnus of the University of Jos with a degree in Philosophy.
His acting versatility has seen him rise to the peak of his career inspite of the odds against him.
In 2007, the handsome actor was embroiled in a messy wife-snatching mess with a US based Nigerian.
He has a bad boy tagged that plagues him even in real life.
He has a foundation to protect the right and welfare of children born with deformities.
Aside acting and music, he has interests in Oil & Gas (Jimke Oil & Gas) and Automobile dealership.

Who do you believe, Jim or Tutupie?

Jim Iyke

Why did you decide to believe the bad boy instead of the princess who got beaten allegedly?. The girl is so pretty  and looks like an angel, so she cannot lie. I believe her because angels and their likes do not lie besides, Jim has a guilty face.

The girlfriend, definitely. Unfortunately it wouldn't surprise me at all if he were truly an abuser.

Let's take a poll then. Please vote.

aloy-emeka:

Why did you decide to believe the bad boy instead of the princess who got beaten allegedly?. The girl is so pretty  and looks like an angel, so she cannot lie. I believe her because angels and their likes do not lie besides, Jim has a guilty face.

Haba if person wowo so na liar abi?? Nor kill person oooo

aloy-emeka:

Why did you decide to believe the bad boy instead of the princess who got beaten allegedly?. The girl is so pretty  and looks like an angel, so she cannot lie. I believe her because angels and their likes do not lie besides, Jim has a guilty face.

Haaaaa Emeka Jim Iyke actually looks gentle to me oo

michelin89:

Haba if person wowo so na liar abi?? Nor kill person oooo

Yes nau. If you see tpia face, you go no say na heavy liar.

Kunbee:

Haaaaa Emeka Jim Iyke actually looks gentle to me oo

Jim Iyk gentle?. Casanovas are never gentle.

THE AMAKA:

i don't know who to believe.
but you can't really trust her "witnesses" because they are related to her and they could be lying on her behalf just to see what they can get out of him.
i really dont know. . .

Look at their faces nau. Who will you believe, the beauty or the beast?

Jim Iyke Esomugha was born in Gabon Libreville to the family of Mr & Mrs Stephen Esomugha.
Jim Iyke hails from Enugu Agidi village of Anambra State.
He is the only son with seven sisters as siblings.
Jim Iyke has over 100 films to his credit
He has acted alongside internationally renowed actresses Judy Shekoni and Tangerine Martins.
He is a martial art specialist
He is an alumnus of the University of Jos with a degree in Philosophy.
His acting versatility has seen him rise to the peak of his career inspite of the odds against him.
In 2007, the handsome actor was embroiled in a messy wife-snatching mess with a US based Nigerian.
He has a bad boy tagged that plagues him even in real life.
He has a foundation to protect the right and welfare of children born with deformities.
Aside acting and music, he has interests in Oil & Gas (Jimke Oil & Gas) and Automobile dealership.

Lol das my niggu even though hes kinda razz its mad funny, Even if he beat her up who cares. lol
she aiight tho

^^^^ monica* you need to uhhh jump in the pacific ocean. nikku

THE AMAKA:

huh?? okay whatever.
"who cares if he beat her" who says that?

I say dat hes my nikku and is cool so its ok for him to beat a babe every once in a while. Shes alive right? so shes cool

my nikku jim ride on bruv- amakas just a hater

Jim Iyke looks like he'll beat a woman

I believe the girl.

Lol, Jim don hear am for Nairaland. What if the girl is taking cue from Jim's bad boy image to build a case against him?. How will one get hospital proof of attempted strangulation?. She could be the liar.

aloy-emeka:

Bad Boy’ Jim Iyke At War With Ex-Lover
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010


By Anifowoshe George

Without doubt, he is one of the best actors in the Nigerian movie industry called ‘Nollywood’. His interpretation of roles (mostly as a lover boy) has endeared him to fans and critics alike but unfortunately, Jim Iyke is one actor with a bad boy reputation.




In 2007, the handsome actor was embroiled in a messy wife-snatching mess with a US based Nigerian.

Subjective statement.

I read dis story too in sunday sun.i dont knw who to believe.

Why is she bringing this up now? What does she want from him? Someone must have searched the length and breath of naija 4 this girl just to spread malicious rumour against jim darling .

ajah.:

I read dis story too in sunday sun.i dont knw who to believe.

Check their motives and draw your analysis from there.

4get that guy jare,

Seriously, who cares about Jim Iyke or whatever he's called?

Btw, why is she telling everyone this, does she need our utmost sympathy?

mama-gee:

Seriously, who cares about Jim Iyke or whatever he's called?

Btw, why is she telling everyone this, does she need our utmost sympathy?

Well, those twats in nollywood certainly do think the world revolves around them .

Jim Iyke is an unrepentant bast/ard. . .
Someone needs to beat his fugly ass down in public. . . .I mean what kinda lunatic use women as punching bags?
Jim Iyke, you are one demonic tosser!!!!

Make una cut a brother some slack here nau.

Jim has a bad boy image no doubt, but people like that usually have a heart of gold.
media just manipulate them so much that we actually believe they are bad as they are
made up to be.

is that a tattoo on her tittays? she deserved to be choked for that tattoo

she needs to show the medical reports or file charges if serious