Jim Iyke says entertainment industry encourages self-worship

Veteran Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, has claimed that the entertainment industry largely promoted self-worship and values that were contrary to faith, describing it as an environment where people could easily lose sight of God.

Speaking in a recent interview with media personality Joey Akan as reported by Graphic Online, the actor said the industry often encouraged individuals to elevate themselves to a god-like status, which he believed reflects the principles of satanism.

“There is no bigger enabler than the entertainment industry. This is where demons live. Entertainment is totally created and orchestrated to extol the virtues of Satanism,” he said.

Iyke argued that while God was present in the entertainment industry, many people consciously or unconsciously choose to serve themselves rather than God.

“What in the entertainment industry glorifies God except when you intentionally or consciously pursue Him?” he asked, adding that many creatives become consumed by fame and personal recognition.

The actor, known for his decades-long career in Nollywood, said he once believed he was exceptional because of the admiration he received from fans, including instances where people cried or fainted when they saw him.

“I have been there. I have seen people cry when I walked into a room and I thought I was special. No, you are not,” he said.

Reflecting on his personal faith journey, Iyke said he later realised that such admiration amounted to self-worship and that true fulfilment comes from developing a relationship with God.

He urged people in the entertainment industry to make a deliberate effort to remain grounded in their faith, saying it was possible to avoid being consumed by fame by intentionally seeking God.

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