A Playboy’s Book: Jim Iyke’s Relationship, Marriage And Controversies

Ever since making his debut in 2001, Jim Iyke always seemed destined for great things in the Nollywood industry. The iconic actor was one of the best actors in Nollywood, for several years. He has also been involved in several emotional relationships, with several of his colleagues, and other top faces.

Who Is Jim Iyke?

The Nollywood bad boy, as he was regarded as by fans, when in the days of his Prime his acting career, James Ikechukwu Esomugha, popularly known as Jim Iyke is a Nigerian actor.

Jim Iyke’s Dating History

Jim has been involved in various relationships that caught the attention of the public on several occasions. He dated several significant faces in Nollywood, like Tonto Dikeh, Nadia Buari and Rita Dominic.

Jim Iyke And Sandra Benede

The acting maestro, after his time with Ghanian actress Nadia Buari, moved on to date Nigerian model, Sandra Benede. Their relationship was made known to the public, when Jim uploaded some sexy pictures of the model, with flirty captions, on his social media page. However in an interview, the internationally recognised runway model stated the relationship didn’t materialize as everyone wanted, and life definitely had to go on.

Jim Iyke And Nadia Buari

The Nollywood veteran, and the Ghanian actress, had featured in several romantic scenes in various movies together, and it’s believed that this was where they both developed feelings for each other. They were both seen together, on several occasions in the public, like on red carpets, at exotic events, and both seemed happy with themselves. It was publicly believed that they both were having a really good romantic relationship, with some fans tipping them to get married. However, Jim publicly stated that their relationship wasn’t as cordial as it seemed, and they both weren’t emotionally attached to themselves. Although some believe there was a thing between them, and they broke up, there isn’t any certified proof with both claiming after a while of their public display of affection, that there wasn’t anything.

Jim Iyke And Keturah Hamilton

The Jamaican indigene, dated Jim for quite a while, their relationship was very romantic and was publicised, as they both stated it publicly. The pair got engaged, but after a while, they fell apart. It is however believed that Jim dumped the model for Nadia because after a few weeks of breaking up, the whole Jim – Nadia drama commenced.

Jim Iyke And Steph Nora Okeke

The pair never seemed ideal, because of their contrasting characters. While Jim was more of a playboy, Steph was more moderate. However, Steph loved Jim so much and displayed so much love and affection for him. Their relationship got the public talking when it seemed like Jim was beginning to change his notorious ways. However, after a while, the Playboy got bored and dumped her Keturah Hamilton.

Jim Iyke And Tonto Dikeh

The two Nollywood stars are believed to have had something for each other romantically, although it was short-lived. They both never stated they had anything romantic, but sparked several controversies with their behaviour towards themselves in the media. They were seen together on several red carpet shows, and award nights. Unfortunately, it was a short-lived phase, and after a while, they parted ways.

Jim Iyke And Rita Dominic

Jim dated his colleague Rita Dominic, who was also considered as one of the finest Nollywood actors of their generation. Their relationship was very romantic and filled with so much love. Several times, the pair seemed like they were heading toward marriage, but unfortunately, they both fell out with each other. The reason is believed to be Jim’s lifestyle, as at that time when he seemed an ideal playboy.

Jim Iyke And Dana Kinduryte

Currently, his wife and the woman he finally ended up with, the Award-winning actor kept his relationship with the Lithuanian lawyer from the public for several years, as he claimed they were to blame for his previous relationship predicaments. The pair met in 2014, and had their first and currently their only child together, on the 1st of September, 2015 at a hospital, in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States.

His relationship, with Dana, seems to be quite different from his previous ones, because it lacks any hitch, bad blood or controversy since it began in 2014.

MORAL LESSON

Never let the public intervene in your private and very delicate issues, especially about your love life, and your partner.