“How I revived Jim Iyke’s acting career” – Uche Maduagwu shares story
According to Uche Maduagwu, the staged slap incident, which had previously caused a stir on social media, was a carefully planned move to generate buzz and reignite public interest in Ji⁶m Iyke’s work.
- Controversial Nollywood actor Uche Maduagwu claims credit for reviving Jim Iyke’s acting career in a Bants and Rants podcast.
- Maduagwu claims to have orchestrated a controversial stunt, which included a staged slap from Jim Iyke, with the aim of bringing attention back to the actor.
- Before the stunt, Uche Maduagwu asserts that Jim Iyke had been absent from Nigerian screens, prompting him to take action.
Controversial Nollywood actor Uche Maduagwu made headlines by claiming credit for reviving Jim Iyke’s acting career.
During an interview on the Bants and Rants podcast, Uche Maduagwu revealed that he strategically orchestrated a controversial stunt involving a staged slap from Jim Iyke, aiming to bring the seasoned actor back into the limelight.
Uche Maduagwu explained that he noticed Jim Iyke’s absence from the screens of Nigerians and took it upon himself to revive the actor’s career.
Addressing the incident on the Bants and Rants podcast, Uche Maduagwu remarked, “Before that stunt, Jim Iyke had been absent from the screens of Nigerians.
The actor emphasized that the video, which had circulated widely, showing Jim Iyke slapping him was nothing more than a well-executed skit.
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