Jim Iyke Unscripted Debuts on AfricaMagic
Love
or loathe him, Jim Iyke is a superstar. Now, for the first time
ever, he invites DStv audiences into his world to get to know the man
behind the headlines, thanks to his new reality TV series Jim Iyke
Unscripted.
The
show debuted Thursday on AfricaMagic Entertainment amid applause from
viewers. For the actor, the show remains an exclusive probe into his
glamorous yet, controversial lifestyle. Welcome to Jim’s world as he
promotes his latest movies while delving into the competitive world of
men’s fashion and follow him as he manages the demands that come with
his huge popularity, busy schedule and outspoken personality.
Filmed
in Lagos, Abuja, Accra, Houston, Dubai, Nairobi, Amsterdam and London, a
new episode of JimIyke: Unscripted will be screened every Thursday for
13 weeks.
Talking
about the series, Jim Iyke said, “Its no holds barred, unscripted and
untamed”. I have been misjudged and this show will help to put a lot of
things into proper perspective about my personality.’
Meanwhile
series producers iFactory Live, Greyology Inc. and OH Africa described
Jim Iyke: Unscripted as very real, giving fans a free pass into Jim’s
life. Executive producer Michael Djaba says, “Yes his image has
sometimes been described as ‘Bad Boy’ but beneath it all, he’s as real
as any celebrity can get and fans are in for one roller coaster ride”.
Meanwhile
M-Net Africa Managing Director Biola Alabi is confident that like Jim
Iyke himself, the show will be must-watch. “Jim Iyke attracts attention
on a daily basis and we’re definitely pleased that we’re in a position
to screen his exciting new reality series. He’s such a talented
individual who is not afraid to take risks, to speak his mind, to blaze
his own future. His charisma, talent and energy are undeniable and his
fans want to see more of him! So make sure you tune in weekly to see
what drives his success, what determines his reactions and what defines
his choices.”
“The
viewer reaction to Omotola: The Real Me proved again how much African
fans want to see celebrity focused, reality programming that allows them
to get close to the African stars they see on their screens. We are
determined that this is a need we will meet whenever we can. It’s
wonderful to see the connection that African audiences are making with
our continent’s biggest stars,” Alabi added.
