After so many failed attempts to interview him, Nollywood actor and reality TV star, Jim Iyke, spoke with Punch’s Jayne Augoye about his many controversies and adventures. Excerpts
On his many controversies , Jim said:
“I’ve heard that I deem myself something of a puppeteer and that I orchestrate these media maelstroms to maintain relevance and news. I wish I was that creative! The other side of the debate – the more discerning would argue
– I’m a victim of PR machinery gone wrong. Perhaps my handlers in the earlier stages of my career saw a need to create an unfathomable media being that was as audacious as the characters I played in films. It caught on. Caused quite a stir, then quickly spiraled out of control. There were days when I wondered if I could have done something about it; like a campaign to state I was a different person. But then, the media loved it too much. It sold millions of movies. It sold papers. It also sold my privacy and peace of mind. I struggled for years to understand what it was doing to my psyche, my relationships, my family, my spirituality.”
On his absence in Nollywood movies lately:
“Nothing wasn’t challenging anymore. It was too easy and too perpetual. It was too boring and too predictable. I had no room to pursue or hone other skill sets I had. I didn’t have time for extra curriculum like hobbies, family, and friends, personal and social advancements. Something had to give! After all, I was the guy that made 38 films in a year,”
On his reality TV Show, Jim Iyke Unscripted:
“It is the biggest celebrity reality show on the continent with over 10 million viewers. We did 12 countries in season one, another 10 in two. It’s the story of a man’s journey through his eyes and his words. If for nothing, to whom It may concern, I would have gained perspective and hopefully a better understanding of the idiosyncrasy that rules my day.” what's your say on this???
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