Jim Iyke most romantic man —Keturah
Written by Benjamin Njoku    
Saturday, 23 May 2009


The Jamaican born bombshell that stole the heart of Nollywood’s  playboy,  Jim Iyke, is an interviewer’s delight. If she trusted you enough to grant you an interview, you are guaranteed a no-holds-barred explication on virtually every aspect of her life that you may wish to explore. She is fresh, intelligent, beautiful, sexy and supremely motivated.
Success to her is the elixir that refreshes her soul, and she puts in outrageous hours of work to achieve that goal. She is a young woman who has become successful at her craft: acting, and modelling. She has had professional collaborations with some of Hip-Hop’s royalties  like 50 Cent, Puff Daddy or P. Diddy, Akon, May J. Blige, Dance-hall maestro, Beenie Man, among others.

As an up and coming Nollywood actress, she gave a spectacular performance in the Tony Abulu produced  movie-”Crazy


• Keturah , Jim’s most romantic man


Like A Fox”,   a performance that won her lots of plaudits and rave reviews.
Since Keturah called last summer to make comments on the back and forth story of betrayal, of romance gone awry involving her ex-friend, Ruth Okoro, and her former husband,  now actress Ini Edo’s new husband, Philips Ehigiwina, we had been planning to have an interview.

To those of you who followed the story, Keturah was right in the middle of what had been described as a love triangle involving Ruth Okoro, actor Emeka Ike and top actor Jim Iyke.

The news on the tabloid newspapers and on the internet then was that she had betrayed her close friend, Ruth Okoro, who had introduced her to her alleged male friend, Jim Iyke, and had gone ahead to supplant and take Jim Iyke from her.

The story has since been discounted, and in an interview with Jim Iyke last year, the actor vehemently denied ever having an affair with Ruth Okoro. He acknowledged that Ruth facilitated his meeting his heart-throb - Keturah Hamilton. Naturally, I wanted Keturah to tell me exactly the circumstances that led to her meeting her lover, Jim Iyke, and if there was any truth to the story that Ruth was seeing Jim Iyke, and she effectively stepped in, and took Jim away from Ruth.

“Nothing can be further from the truth,” Keturah started. “Ruth and Iyke never dated, and were never in any relationship. It is true that I met Jim through Ruth, and this is how that happened: Ruth had called me to say that there was a movie shoot in Maryland, and that she would love me to accompany her.

“Before this moment, I had confided in Ruth that I was in love with a particular Nollywood star - Jim Iyke. Unknown to me, Jim was part of the casts of the movie in Maryland, but Ruth didn’t tell me.

What I later found out was that Ruth wanted me to hook up with the producer of the movie- and I found that pretty distasteful. When we got to Maryland, Ruth did all she could to steer me in the direction of the producer.

But I was not interested. I was also pleasantly surprised that Jim Iyke, an actor I had earlier expressed a liking to, was also in Maryland, and naturally, I gravitated toward him. Jim and I took an instant liking to one another. We went out for dinner, and I discovered that even though Jim could be very, very arrogant, that he was a softie at heart.

He bombarded me with questions-views on relationships and marriage, and few days later, he asked me to speak to his sister in Africa, and I found myself completely feeling at home with Jim. Since then, I discovered that he was the man of my dreams and we have been celebrating our romance ever since, and what a great guy he has been!

Qualities that attracted her to Jim

“Jim is the most romantic man ever, as far as I m concerned. He is also a great gentleman. Jim is not afraid to say sorry when he did me wrong. In spite of his tough boy image, he is all human and sheds tears like everyone of us does, under


• Keturah , Jim’s most romantic man


certain circumstances. Jim is a planner - very meticulous, unlike me, who is a last-minute person.
He has brought a lot of order in my life, and for that I remain very grateful. We fight like most couples, and yell at each other. I will always tell him to keep the actor side to himself; that he is my lover after all.

He would often laugh and tell me, “Don’t worry, you know daddy is not afraid to say sorry.” He makes me laugh. Jim is also exceedingly intellectual. He watches television a lot, especially, the news and commentary aspects of our politics and economy. He is a dependable person and can die for his friends.

He is a sweetheart and my meeting him has made me a better person. Above all, we have a most exciting physical relationship,  a department I think is very important in any relationship.”

Cultural issues

We don’t really have a lot of cultural issues. Don’t forget that Jamaican men are very much like the Africans, and our cultural values are very much in sync with those of the Mother Continent.”

Asked to comment on the level of vitriol that has been heaped on her by some women, who thought she had stolen their prince charming, she replied, [size=14pt]“ I don’t know why they are so angry. I got Jim because I am hot. Because I possess some unique qualities that fit into Jim’s relationship schema. If I were a fat and ugly Jamaican girl, I am sure many of them would have had no issues at all.
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But because God gave me the gift of beauty, they are all jealous. A lot of African men are married to Jamaican women, and I think it’s all good. There are millions of pretty African women out there. But it’s just that Jim chose me, and that’s that. People should get used to it.”

On women who still want Jim

“You know what? I have heard women tell me to my face that in spite of the fact that I’m seeing Jim, that nothing will stop them from taking him from me. Others told me point blank that they would not only take him away from me, but also would go ahead and have his baby. You know what that does to me?

It motivates me. When they expressed all those feelings, and at the end of it all, Jim returned to my bed, it stirs something in me when we are intimate. It brings out the best in me.

[size=14pt]To those women who have those desires on Jim, my message to them is simple: keep fantasying[/size]. Too bad I got him where you can’t reach. You don’t threaten me at all.

You would have to put up your super A-game to take my man from me, and putting up super A-game is part of my corporate definition. I’m a confident woman-that’s all I’m saying here. I’m not being immodest.”

Marital Plans

“We are definitely getting married. We have discussed and agreed on it. His family has agreed to it, and when the date is fixed, you’ll be the first to know. I believe Jim came into my life for a reason. I’m a stronger and better person because of him. I have learned to take things more objectively since I met Jim.

For instance, I had women call my phone to tell me they had just finished making love with Jim, meanwhile, Jim would be lying by my side listening to the garbage.

I have come to understand the destructive side of the human mind, the side that wishes ill on fellow human beings, the side that is eternally desirous and  upsetting the apple-carts of people’s lives, and it is very disheartening.”

On her topless role in the movie, Crazy like a Fox

“I didn’t like it all. It was supposed to be a silhouette of me, topless as opposed to the full frontal depiction shown in the movie.

The room where the scene was shot was also ‘smoked’. So I was surprised to see it the way it came out. I called the producer, Tony Abulu, to complain about the part.

But I’m glad that Jim is a consummate professional, and he knows that as an actress, you may be cast in certain roles that may not exactly represent your deeply held values. I am, however, glad that Angel (the Queen of hip-hop videos and I gave a good account of ourselves in that movie.”

Caribbeans’ passion for Nollywood

It’s a great feeling to see the amount of love and excitement the African movie industry - Nollywood has generated within the Caribbean communities in the U.S. I’m glad that I’ve been privileged to be a part of this cultural collaboration.

I just came back from Antigua for a movie shoot which had the great Jamaican dance hall maestro,  Makadaimond, as part of the cast. The movie is entitled, “Redemption of Paradise.” Also, I’m making inroads into the mainstream American movie industry.

I just finished shooting a movie called ‘Teen Movie” with Buffle the Body and Rabbit from “Real Chance of Love.” I played a model in the movie. So one has been busy and I’m grateful for the opportunities that I have been given to ply my trade and skills.”

Jim Iyke’s foray into music

“I support him totally. I know he is going to do very well. Everything Jim touches turns to gold. I’m glad to have seen the wonderful turnout of people for Jim’s video shoot. He is multi-talented and this will shine through when the album comes out soon.”

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Naija women don taya Jim Iyk?

Asked to comment on the level of vitriol that has been heaped on her by some women, who thought she had stolen their prince charming, she replied,“ I don’t know why they are so angry. I got Jim because I am hot. Because I possess some unique qualities that fit into Jim’s relationship schema. If I were a fat and ugly Jamaican girl, I am sure many of them would have had no issues at all.

Why Nigerian women dey hate on her now?

Loool ok o

This woman is delussional. She can keep Jim. He is not all that great looking and even if he were he would not be the only good looking man on earth. Plus he's a midget

Jim Iyk is not a midget please. He should be around 5 ft 11 and that is considered tall anywhere in the world. Are your brothers and boyfriends taller than him?

shes too childish

i mean nobody is fighting for her man on the net, neither is anybody coming to take jim iyke from her right where shes having this interview, haba, all this one na crace ooooo

“ I don’t know why they are so angry. I got Jim because I am hot. Because I possess some unique qualities that fit into Jim’s relationship schema. If I were a fat and ugly Jamaican girl, I am sure many of them would have had no issues at all.

To those women who have those desires on Jim, my message to them is simple: keep fantasying. Too bad I got him where you can’t reach. You don’t threaten me at all.

e jo e ma binu, but ki le leyiiiii

Aloy.Emeka:

Jim Iyk is not a midget please. He should be around 5 ft 11 and that is considered tall anywhere in the world. Are your brothers and boyfriends taller than him?

Jim Iyke is no where near being as tall as 5'11''! My brother is only 12 years old and I'm sure he is taller than Jim. I dont have boyfriend[b]S[/b]. Maybe your sisters or other females around you do so go and ask them!

Are you his uncle or his daddy to bite my head off because I have an opinion? Goon!

Meeeeen she really can TALK wonder wat she wud spew once tipsy.

Jim Iyke is no where near being as tall as 5'11''! My brother is only 12 years old and I'm sure he is taller than Jim. I dont have boyfriendS. Maybe your sisters or other females around you do so go and ask them!

How tall is Jim Iyk?

Are you his uncle or his daddy to bite my head off because I have an opinion? Goon!

Calling someone a midget is not an opinion. It's like me calling you a harlot and retire it as an opinion. If you are taller than Jim Iyk then, but if you are shorter than Jim iyk and still call him a midget, what will that make you?. Please Jim Iyk should be between 5.10~5.11 ft.

shes too childish

i mean nobody is fighting for her man on the net, neither is anybody coming to take jim iyke from her right where shes having this interview, haba, all this one na crace ooooo

Let's say she's insecure even though she is beautiful for sure.

"Above all, we have a most exciting physical relationship, a department I think is very important in any relationship, I got Jim because I am hot. Because I possess some unique qualities that fit into Jim’s relationship schema, When they expressed all those feelings (i.e hate and jealousy),  It motivates me, and at the end of it all, Jim returned to my bed, it stirs something in me when we are intimate. It brings out the best in me."

Mrs Iyke is something else. lol. . .

my people dem say if man don waka tire he go settle for the worse

i beg jim come back home and look for a nigeria girl , this jamaica babe , go teach u how to smoke igbo, weed , marijuana .

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let her hold him well well. . . . we no want am

Aloy.Emeka:

Let's say she's insecure even though she is beautiful for sure.

Thank God for karma!!!!!

see wetin some people dey talk after identifying all the "ugly" naija girls.

Naomi Campbell sef nor send anybody message.

she try.

lolz, Jim Iyke is definitely a midget. any grown man below 6ft is short jare. below 6ft is for the ladies except athletes.

And the jamaican chick is not so professional going by her response, "he chose me 'cause I'm hot bla bla bla", they're not even married, are they?. Even Halle Berry will not make such a comment. she needs to grow up besides who are these girls hating on her? everybody knows Jim Iyke is not really attractive, he just acts like he is in movies.

Aloy.Emeka:

Let's say she's insecure even though she is beautiful for sure.

you call that beautiful? whats going on with our igbo men dis days, first na jimmiyke wey reduce himself to that girl now na you alloy calling that girl beautiful

gbo gbo yin need glasses gan

“ I don’t know why they are so angry. I got Jim because I am hot. Because I possess some unique qualities that fit into Jim’s relationship schema. If I were a fat and ugly Jamaican girl, I am sure many of them would have had no issues at all.

naaa shes not only insecure shes childish, i mean very soon she will be telling us how they do it in bed, shes not even ashamed to tell the media that jim is dating her for her shape abi stature, she lacks proper home training, i couldnt care less if jim if jim dated a congolese or chinese, but as long as they are worth it, jim don disappoint me sha

The girl is not an ugly girl. I wish them all the happines in the world if its truly love and not LUST.

PS: Reading the comments on vanguard.com shows me how insecure some Nigerian women can be.

"I had women call my phone to tell me they had just finished making love with Jim, meanwhile, Jim would be lying by my side listening to the garbage." how did they get the number naa??

chiogo:

lolz, Jim Iyke is definitely a midget. any grown man below 6ft is short jare. below 6ft is for the ladies except athletes.

And the jamaican chick is not so professional going by her response, "he chose me 'cause I'm hot bla bla bla", they're not even married, are they?. Even Halle Berry will not make such a comment. she needs to grow up besides who are these girls hating on her? everybody knows Jim Iyke is not really attractive, he just acts like he is in movies.

SeanT21 you must be Jamaican. You actually went to the vanguard website to read the comments. lol

the girl is pretty but she lacks class


jim is uggggly bug eyes. . . my cuz thinks hes hot. . dont see where tho

Jim Iyke just comes across as arrogant. His attitude rubs me the wrong way. Even in a movie were he should be playing a humble role he still cannot hide his arrogance. He accuses Nigerian women of too much nyanga but his own is just too much. St Obi is tall, attractive and you can tell that he is a proud man (nothing sexier than when he toasts a girl in igbo LOL) but you do not get the sense that he is arrogant. Jim please marry her abeg so that we know that you are off the market and our sisters are safe. Marrying someone like him will be like marrying a woman. I can just hear him whining

oyinda.:

SeanT21 you must be Jamaican. You actually went to the vanguard website to read the comments. lol

I saw this article yesterday and that was when I read the comments.

PS: I am not a Jamaican.

Outstrip:

Jim Iyke just comes across as arrogant. His attitude rubs me the wrong way. Even in a movie were he should be playing a humble role he still cannot hide his arrogance. He accuses Nigerian women of too much nyanga but his own is just too much. St Obi is tall, attractive and you can tell that he is a proud man (nothing sexier than when he toasts a girl in igbo LOL) but you do not get the sense that he is arrogant. Jim please marry her abeg so that we know that you are off the market and our sisters are safe. Marrying someone like him will be like marrying a woman. I can just hear him whining

TRUE!!

He comes across as arrogant because he is arrogant.  The bad part about it is that he is an overglorified actor.  Dude is mediocre.  I am LOL @ girls  who think he is the best thing since sliced bread.  So many Nigerians have bad taste o.

She must have her head in clouds if she thinks so

see as these naija girls dey vex for jamo babe?

He comes across as arrogant because he is arrogant. The bad part about it is that he is an overglorified actor. Dude is mediocre. I am LOL @ girls who think he is the best thing since sliced bread. So many Nigerians have bad taste o.

How can you successfully testify too his character when you don't know him personally apart from the screen?. For God's sake, he is an actor. Unless you were his mate in school or related to him, you can't really say nothing about his attitude. Many popular figures get harrassed and if they don't adopt the snubbish attitude, they may not be able to take care of their business.

see as these naija girls dey vex for jamo babe?

They are proving the girl right once again that many of them harrass her. My guy, forget wetin chics dey write for internet, some of them yabbing this chic look like female Dele Momodu.

lolz, Jim Iyke is definitely a midget. any grown man below 6ft is short jare. below 6ft is for the ladies except athletes.

Do you know the meaning of a midget or are you using a vocabulary you know nothing about?. 5.10-5.11 is a midget? You gotta be kidding me! How tall are you or do you think the word midget is reserved for guys alone?. All of you come here to claim you are all that meanwhile your boyfriends and you together no fine pass whom una dey yab. There are ladies that are well over 6ft in case you don't know and there is no rule book that says ladies should be below 6ft. If you are below 6ft then you are also a midget going by your definition.

she needs to grow up besides who are these girls hating on her? everybody knows Jim Iyke is not really attractive, he just acts like he is in movies.

Monkey no fine but im mama likam. Jim Iyk dey bang Naija chics wey fine pass many of you here steady. So what's gwan?. If you no like Jim iyk, another chic out there dey die for him and there is no guarantee that Jim iyk will not say the same about you. So you may think you are all that but Jim may pass you by because he thinks you are an ugly butt.

But because God gave me the gift of beauty, they are all jealous. A lot of African men are married to Jamaican women, and I think it’s all good. There are millions of pretty African women out there. But it’s just that Jim chose me, and that’s that. People should get used to it.”

Exactly

my people dem say if man don waka tire he go settle for the worse

i beg jim come back home and look for a nigeria girl , this jamaica babe , go teach u how to smoke igbo, weed , marijuana .

Naija chics also smoke ganja and not every Jamaican smokes weed, so wetin?