Nollywood actor Uche Maduagwu has stirred up controversy by boldly claiming that he single-handedly revived the career of his veteran colleague, Jim Iyke.
During a recent episode of the Trends and Bants podcast, Maduagwu boasted about his role in the 2021 stunt with Jim Iyke, which garnered widespread attention. This stunt involved a viral video of Jim Iyke allegedly assaulting Maduagwu for questioning his wealth on social media.
In a surprising turn of events, Maduagwu revealed in 2022 that the video was actually a calculated ploy to generate buzz for Jim Iyke’s comeback movie, for which he was paid N4.8 million.
During the podcast, Maduagwu confidently asserted that Jim Iyke’s career had been in decline prior to their collaboration, stating, “The truth is I revived Jim Iyke’s career with that stunt. Before the skit, were you hearing about Jim Iyke everywhere? I revived his acting career.”
This bold claim has sparked debate within the entertainment industry, reigniting discussions about the impact of social media stunts on an actor’s career trajectory.