James Ikechukwu Esomugha, popularly known as Jim Iyke, is a pospular and stylish Nigerian actor.
He was born on September 25, 1976 in Libreville, Gabon. His parents are Mr and Mrs Stephen Okolue, whose last name changed to Esomugha from Enugu Agidi village in Anambra State.
He is the only boy in a family of eight children and 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 began acting in 2001 and He’s one one of the highest paid actors in Nollywood. he has appeared in over 150 films.
Ikechukwu is the founder of Jim lyke Foundation for Children with Special Disabilities.