Veteran Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, has raised concerns over what he describes as internal sabotage within Nigeria’s film industry, stating that it remains one of the biggest obstacles to its growth.
Speaking during an interview with the BBC, the award-winning actor did not hold back, asserting that many individuals within Nollywood actively undermine progress.
According to him, if given the opportunity to change one major issue in the industry, he would eliminate what he termed “saboteurs,” noting that such individuals often hinder collaboration and success.
“If there is one thing I would love to change about Nollywood, it would be to purge saboteurs from the industry. The industry is full of saboteurs. They can’t help themselves. They need therapy,” he said.
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Reflecting on his personal journey, Jim Iyke shared an emotional highlight of his career, revealing that his proudest moment came from his son’s reaction to his work.
He disclosed that his son once described him as a “genius” after watching his performance a moment that moved him deeply.
The actor admitted that the praise brought him to tears, forcing him to step away privately to process the emotion.
In addition, Jim Iyke named veteran actress Kate Henshaw as one of his favorite colleagues in Nollywood, praising her professionalism and the ease of working alongside her.
His remarks have since sparked conversations about internal challenges within Nollywood and the need for unity among industry players to drive sustainable growth.
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