Actors shocked as Jim Iyke's deliverance picture goes viral
For many Nigerian actors and actresses, the video showing the deliverance scene of Nigeria's grade one actor , Jim Iyke, being delivered of witchcraft at the Synagogue of All Nations elicit the feeling of shock and disbelief.
The president of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Mr Segun Arinze, pooh-poohed the whole thing as acted up.
He said, 'This Jim Iyke's deliverance video at the Synagogue trending looks too contrived. It's a big embarrassment. Has anyone ever seen demons come out live and speak? Una fit stand demons? Una carry Nollywood enter Church, abi? How much did he get paid? I'm just wondering. Make una stop all these nonsense play. Haba. Stranger than fiction!'
An ace producer Charles Novia spoke his mind on Twitter.
He said, So, Jim Iyke got 'delivered' of an evil demon in a popular church recently? Mmmmm. Chai! Strange things happen. #GTFOH!
- charles novia (@charlesnovia) September 30, 2013
And after Jim Iyke's deliverance, the 'new' Jim Iyke barked out at his PA about his shoes off his legs? Hmmmm. #GTFOH - charles novia (@charlesnovia) September 30, 2013
All I can say is that 'whatever floats your boat, brother'. Better send those poor women you have dated to same church for same #GTFOH - charles novia (@charlesnovia) September 30, 2013
These Nollywood stars and the rush for 'deliverance'. Dem need am sef. God save us Producers from some of the demons we cast. #GTFOH
- charles novia (@charlesnovia) September 30, 2013
I'm not insulting anyone. I just feel that 'deliverance' issues are personal. Not with cameras and klieg lights. De demon na star?#GTFOH
- charles novia (@charlesnovia) September 30, 2013
I know I am treading dangerous grounds here esp when it comes to spiritual stuff and celebs but I have a right to comment since it's public
- charles novia (@charlesnovia) September 30, 2013
I do think though that Jim was brave to go for deliverance. It is a first step to a total recovery. I wish him well. Honestly, I do.
- charles novia (@charlesnovia) September 30, 2013
Making a surprise appearance in The SCOAN, Nollywood superstar Jim Iyke entered quietly and unannounced, joining worshippers from around the world as they listened to the inspiring message from renowned Prophet T.B. Joshua.
As The SCOAN's Wise Men moved through the congregation in prayer, the lightning of God located Iyke and he was no longer able to control himself. Lunging towards one of the Wise Man as if to attack him, an evil spirit that had been tormenting the life of Jim Iyke manifested! The congregation in the auditorium and the overflow congregations shouted in surprise as they began to witness the deliverance of a man they were all too familiar with.
Jim Iyke, born James Ikechukwu Esomugha, is currently one of the highest paid actors in the Nigerian movie industry and cultivated the name 'Nollywood bad boy' for himself. As one of the most successful actors in Nollywood, he has starred in over 150 films to date. He has launched his own film production unit, 'Untamed Productions' and his own music label, 'Untamed Records' with his very own album, 'Who Am I?' He is also founder of 'Jim Iyke Foundation', contributing funds to children of the less privileged and children with physical challenges.
Among his movie awards are: The Teenage Choice Award, Best Actor In Nigerian Entertainment Award, African Achievement Award, Best Actor of the Year (Mode Men Award 2010), Sexiest Man In Nigeria 2008, Best African Actor (NET Awards).
The evil spirit that had tormented the life of Jim Iyke for so many years began to manifest, confessing that it was the cause of Iyke's setback and disappointment. It confessed that it was the reason he could never marry, stating that it would not allow him to love anyone. It continued confessing that Iyke was the biggest and that it was only God's grace that had kept him. As the evil spirit inside him struggled to attack the Wise Man, the supremacy of the Holy Spirit continued to overpower it.
The deliverance continued but the battle was not against flesh and blood; it was against the spiritual entities that had been causing crisis in his life, family, health, career and future.
To the jubilation of the congregation, the name of Jesus Christ prevailed over the evil spirit and Jim Iyke received his freedom. Overwhelmed with what had just happened, Iyke immediately knelt in God's presence, appreciating His Creator for his miraculous deliverance.
The humility demonstrated by Jim Iyke in submitting himself to the power of God should prompt others in his industry to make the same life-saving choice.