Actor Jim Iyke has become a trending topic on X (formerly Twitter) following a scathing comment by his colleague, Gideon Okeke, accusing him of lacking acting skills.
In a series of posts shared late Sunday and early Monday on Instagram Stories, Gideon slammed Jim over a past incident on a movie set allegedly produced by the latter.
Gideon shared that this alleged incident left two people injured and caused him to sustain injuries that required stitches and took three months to heal.
Detailing his frustrations, Gideon wrote, “I’ve met some solid individuals, while I’ve also met some phoney peeps.
“Like that Jim Iyke guy who wants to be a goldfish but has no sense of character. Small boy to me, small boy. If only Jim Iyke could act! He would have been an actor. But sorry, he’s a phoney-ass kneegar.”
His remarks sparked mixed reactions on X, with some users sharing throwback clips of Jim Iyke’s performances to counter Gideon’s criticism of his acting skills.
While some agreed with Gideon’s claims about the alleged negligence on set, many defended Jim’s acting talent, recalling his major breakthrough in the industry around 2005.
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Gideon Okeke, who began acting in 2006 and rose to fame in 2014, appears to have reignited debates about professionalism and accountability in Nollywood.
Meanwhile, Jim Iyke, who started his career in 1998, remains silent amid the growing online chatter.
