Jim Iyke Chased Producer Over Gay Role Rejection

Jim Iyke, a veteran Nollywood actor with over two decades in the Nigerian entertainment industry, disclosed a dramatic incident during a podcast interview where he chased a movie producer with a cutlass. This occurred after the producer attempted to convince him to portray a gay character in a film.

Iyke expressed his strong opposition to playing such roles, stating, “I can never play a gay role. I can’t wear a skirt for anybody.” He recounted that the producer had sent him a script related to homosexuality, which he rejected upon learning about the character's requirements.

Iyke tracked down the producer, who fled upon seeing him, and he humorously told the producer to keep running. He clarified that his objection was not solely about the storyline but also about the portrayal of characters, specifically the expectation that he would wear a skirt while a woman would wear a suit.