Veteran Nollywood performer Jim Iyke has received a chieftaincy title in Ghana.
HRH Dr. Chuwudi J. Ihenetu, Ezi Ndibgo Ghana, bestowed the title "OHADIKE 1 OF NDIGBO" upon the movie star.
On the occasion of the 10th Yam Festival, the actor received the chieftaincy title.
The actor was honored for his outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the African entertainment sector and the Igbo people, according to HRH Dr. Chuwudi J Ihenetu.
Jim Iyke now joins the group of well-known Nigerians who have received chieftaincy titles.
Several Nigerian celebrities were awarded chieftaincy titles in 2018, including the music artist D'banj and reality TV star Teddy A.
The Kabiyesi Oliyere of Iyere Owo awarded Teddy A the chieftaincy title of Asojuomo of Iyere Owo.
D'banj, meantime, was given the honorific title of "Enyi Ka Nwanne" of the Amuzi Obowol Autonomous Community in Imo State.
Celebrities Noble Igwe, a media personality, and Alexx Ekubo, a Nollywood actor, are among those who have been appointed red cap chiefs.
Eze Umara 3 of the Amumara Town, Mbaise kingdom gave Ekubo the title "Ikuku Of Amumara Town, Mbaise."
James Ikechukwu Esomugha, better known by his stage name Jim Iyke, is a celebrated singer and actor in Nollywood.
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Okolue, who later adopted the name Esomugha after they moved to Ogwugwu Village in Enugu Agidi town in Anambra State, Nigeria, gave birth to him on September 25, 1976 in Libreville, Gabon.
Out of a total of eight children, he is his parents' only son. He attended Federal Government College, Kwali in Abuja for his secondary education; however, it is unknown exactly where he received his elementary education. He then traveled to the University of Jos in Plateau state, where he obtained a diploma in banking and finance before graduating with a BSc in philosophy. Jim Iyke, who founded the Jim Iyke foundation to support kids with particular challenges, has had an impact on society in several areas.
Since entering the film industry in 2001, award-winning Nigerian actor Jim Iyke has appeared in over 150 films.
Among the many films in which he appeared are Merry Men, American Driver, Stalker, Dead Rituals, and Bad Remarks.
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