Jim Iyke Net Worth

Jim Iyke net worth is
$30 Million

Jim Iyke Wiki Biography

Born James Ikechukwu Esomugha on the 25th September 1976, in Liberville, Gabon, he is an actor, best known to the world as David in the action film “Last Flight to Abuja” (2012), and as himself in the comedy film “American Driver” (2017), among many other appearances. His career started in 2001.

Have you ever wondered how rich Jim Iyke is, as of early 2017? According to authoritative sources it has been estimated that Iyke’s net worth is as high as $30 million, an amount earned through his successful career in the entertainment industry, during which he became one of the most successful actors in Nollywood, Nigeria’s film industry.

Jim Iyke Net Worth $30 Million

Jim is the only son of Stephen Okolue, and has seven sisters – his father changed his surname to Esomugha. After high school, Jim enrolled at the University of Jos, Plateau State, from which he obtained a degree in Banking and Finance. He didn’t stop there, as he soon earned a BSc. in Philosophy.

Although he studied for a corporative career, he decided to pursue acting, and in 2001 made his professional debut in the film “$1: One Dollar”. Since then, he has made over 140 film appearances, pgenerally Nigerian productions, becoming one of the highest-paid actors of the Nigerian film industry. The majority of films in which he has appeared had sequels, which only further increased his net worth. Some of his most memorable roles include such films as “Life Incidence” (2008), “Heartbeats” (2008), “Between Kings and Queens” (2010), directed by Joy Dickson, then “Last Flight to Abuja” (2012), in which he starred next to Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Hakeem Kae-Kazim, while in 2014 he starred in the drama “Palace War”, with Ngozi Ezuye and Vitalis Ndubuisi, all of which added a substantial amount to Jim’s net worth.

In recent years, Jim starred in “American Driver” (2017), and will appear in the romantic thriller “Closure”, which will also feature Misty Lockheart and Anita Chris Nwaezeapu.

Jim has also launched the film production company Untamed Productions, and a record label called Untamed Records. Through his own record house, Jim has released one studio album – “Who Am I” – the sales of which have also contributed to his wealth.

Regarding his personal life, Jim has a child with Lithuanian Dana Kinduryte, something for which Jim had been bashed by internet comments, for neglecting traditional values of marrying a Nigerian girl. The couple met in 2014, and since 2015 they live together in Atlanta, Georgia USA.

Jim is also a well-known philanthropist; he has started the Jim Iyke Foundation for Children with Special Disabilities, while he also supported the Make a Change Campaign in 2012, which is a charity project orchestrated by Christopher Grey and dancehall artist Cécile.


Full NameJim Iyke
Net Worth$30 Million
Date Of BirthSeptember 25, 1976
Place Of BirthLibreville, Gabon
Height1.8 m
ProfessionActor
NationalityNigerian
ChildrenHarvis Chidubem Iyke
ParentsStephen Okolue, Ngozi Gladys Okelue Esomugha
PartnerNadia Buari (2014–)
NicknamesJames Iyke , James Ikechukwu , James Ikechukwu Esomugha
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/jimiykeofficial?lang=en
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jim.iyke/?hl=en
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm1651104/
MoviesLast Flight to Abuja, Games Men Play, And Then There Was You, Stalker, Deadly Kiss 2, Between Kings and Queens, Deadly Kiss, Who Is the Man?, Heartbeats, Stronghold

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Love My Way2008VideoTekena
Love My Way 22008VideoTekena
Perfect Temptation 22008VideoKizita
Royal Covenant2008Video
Royal Covenant 22008Video
Total Love2008VideoPolice officers (as James Iyke)
A Better Place2007VideoFestus
A Better Place 22007VideoFestus
Last Faculty2007Video
Last Faculty 22007Video
Price of Peace2007Video
Price of Peace 22007Video
Show Me Heaven2007Video
Show Me Heaven 22007Video
Show Me Heaven 32007Video
Silent Whispers2007Video
Silent Whispers 22007Video
Silent Wish2007Video
Silent Wish 22007Video
Strong Men at Work2007VideoBlaze
Strong Men at Work 22007VideoBlaze
Tears of Sacrifice2007Video
Tears of Sacrifice 22007Video
The Faculty2007Video
The Faculty 22007Video
The Weeping Tiger2007Video
The Weeping Tiger 22007Video
Women at Large2007Video
Women at Large 22007Video
Fatal Seduction2006Video
Fatal Seduction 22006Video
Games Men Play2006Video
Games Men Play 22006Video
Games Men Play 32006Video
Holy Cross2006Video
Holy Cross 22006Video
Jealous Heart2006Video
Jealous Heart 22006Video
Perfect Planner2006Video
Perfect Planner 22006Video
Ultimate Risk2006Video
Ultimate Risk 22006Video
Otelemuye2005Video
Otelemuye 22005Video
Otelemuye 32005Video
Beyond Passion2005Video
Beyond Passion 22005Video
Diamond Forever2005Video
Diamond Forever 22005Video
Guys on the Line2005Video
Guys on the Line 22005Video
Saving the Crown2005Video
Stronghold2005Video
Stronghold 22005Video
Under Arrest2005Video
Unexpected Mission2005Video
Unexpected Mission 22005Video
Cry Like Rivers2004Video
Deadly Kiss2004
Deadly Kiss 22004Richard
Deep Loss2004Video
Deep Loss 22004Video
Feelings2004Video
Goodbye New York2004Video
Goodbye New York 22004Video
Honeymoon Hotel2004Video
Last Girl Standing2004/IIVideo
Last Girl Standing 22004Video
Life in New York2004Video
Love & Pride2004Video
Love & Pride 22004Video
Love from Above2004Video
Love from Above 22004Video
Love Temple2004Video
Millionaire's Daughter2004Video
Millionaire's Daughter 22004Video
Promise & Fail2004Video
Promise & Fail 22004Video
Promise Me Forever2004Video
Promise Me Forever 22004Video
Ready to Die2004Video
Ready to Die 22004Video
Royal Family2004Video
Royal Family 22004Video
Shattered Illusion2004Video
Shattered Illusion 22004Video
Silent for Life2004Video
Silent for Life 22004Video
Two in Love2004Video
Two in Love 22004Video
Virgins Night Out2004Video
Virgins Night Out 22004Video
We Are One2004Video
We Are One 22004Video
A Night to Remember2003Video
Blind Love2003Video
Break Up2003Video
Break Up 22003Video
Emotional Tears2003VideoObinna
Emotional Tears 22003VideoObinna
Extreme Measure2003VideoDotun Matins
Jealous Lovers2003Video
Jealous Lovers 22003Video
Lost Passion2003Video
Love You Forever2003Video
My Sweet Heart2003Video
Rescue2003Video
The Intruder2003Video
The Intruder 22003Video
The One I Trust2003Video
Unforgetable2003Video
Unforgetable 22003Video
$1: One Dollar2002Video
A Star in Heaven2016post-productionKayode
American Driver2017Jim Iyke
Palace War2014
And Then There Was You2013Zuma
The Mechanic-Who Is the Man2012Maliki
Last Flight to Abuja2012David
Between Kings and Queens2010Nanna
Power of a Kiss2010VideoTony
Power of a Kiss 22010VideoTony
Eyes of the Nun2009Video
Eyes of the Nun 22009Video
Heavy Heart2009Video
Heavy Heart 22009Video
King of Kings2009Video
King of Kings 22009Video
King of Kings 32009Video
No Man's Land2009Video
No Man's Land 22009Video
Run Away Prince2009Video
Run Away Prince 22009Video
Heartbeats2008Don Sho
Bad Blood2008Video
Bad Blood 22008Video
Bad Blood 32008Video
Beyonce & Rihanna2008VideoJay Jay
Beyonce & Rihanna 22008Video
Don't Wanna Be a Player2008Video
Don't Wanna Be a Player 22008Video
Excess Money2008Video
Excess Money 22008Video
Holy City2008VideoHaruna
Holy City 22008VideoHaruna
Life Incidence2008Video
Life Incidence 22008Video

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
American Driver2017associate producer

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