Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has expressed his comfort with public perceptions and his commitment to his values, even if it means being misunderstood. He explains that his decision to stand by his values has helped shape his career and that he has grown comfortable being the villain in some people’s stories. Iyke is happy to dispense with his side of the story and distance himself from grandstanding and theatrics. He believes that it is essential to trust people to be who they are and not to compromise their values.
He said, “I have grown extremely comfortable being the villain in some people’s stories. Many times, the lines between wrong and right blur in these narratives. I am happy as always to dispense with my side of it. My recourse is to distance myself from the grandstanding and theatrics.
“Sometimes, I am quick to build a wall before compromising my ideologies and principles. It is what forged who I am. It’s what inspires what I am to become.
“One thing is certain: you must trust people to be who they are. The moon will turn red before I’m who I am not. I am light to many. Others, I am what their insecurities amplify. I’m hated for it. I’m loved for it.”
