Nigerian Movie actor Jim Ike has fired back at Ghanaian socialite Akuapem Poloo over claims that the former staged a walk-out during the 2024 Ghana Movie Awards.

Akuapem Poloo, in an interview with Zionfelix, made claims that Jim Iyke, who was a guest at the event, angrily walked out midway through the ceremony.

However, in an interview with Nana Romeo on July 28, 2025, Jim Iyke dismissed Akuapem Poloo’s allegations, indicating "she can't be in a good state to talk about my schedule. I was multitasking... If Akuapem Poloo had even bothered to come outside before forming an opinion, she would have seen three cars pull up for me."

“Sulemana sent the cars, and we had a meeting that evening. Fred is also a great friend of mine, so I said I was going to attend his event and grace the occasion. And after an hour or two, when people from my meeting arrived, I would leave with them,” he explained.

He further cautioned Akupem Poloo to verify her facts before speaking publicly about him.

“Maybe for context, next time Akuapem Poloo should know and understand the full spectrum before she can comment,” he stated.

The 14th edition of the Ghana Movie Awards was organised on Saturday, January 18, at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).

Twenty-one (21) awards were presented at the end of the night in categories such as Achievement in Directing, Achievement in Cinematography, Achievement in Editing, Achievement in Sound Mixing and Editing and Achievement in Costume and Wardrobe.

In 2023, Jim Iyke opened up about his challenges in forming lasting friendships.

He explained that he struggles to connect with people who hold onto grudges and prefers relationships with those who focus on the present.

Speaking on Teju Babyface's "Deep Dive" podcast, Iyke discussed how his continuous personal growth makes it hard for some to keep up.

He mentioned that he values friends who understand his evolving nature and don't get upset if they don't hear from him for weeks.

Iyke emphasized that he's not the type of friend who will be constantly available or remember every occasion.

"We don’t dwell on emotions. We simply don’t have the time for it. That’s why I can't cultivate friendships with just anyone.

"I require someone who isn't fixated on my past actions. I'm constantly evolving, and my rate of growth is too rapid for most to keep up with. Who I was yesterday is not who I am today. Not everyone can adapt to that. I need someone who won't be offended if I don't contact them for weeks on end."

He continued, "There was a time I went without contacting a friend for four months, and neither did he reach out to me. It didn't bother us. But when we do connect, it's meaningful. I don’t seek a friend who expects my presence every day. It's simply impractical because I won't always be available for every occasion."

"I might miss your child's birthday or your anniversary. When you face challenges, I might not be the first person you think to reach out to. However, when I sense that you genuinely need me, I'll move mountains to support you. In essence, you determine the type of friends you want in your life."

However, he stressed that when he does connect with someone, it's meaningful, and he will go to great lengths to support them when they need him.

Ultimately, he believes that the kind of friends you have in life is a reflection of your own values and priorities.

He has also boasted about his adventurous dating experiences, claiming to have dated women of various races. According to the thespian, he has had an extensive dating history.

He revealed this interesting aspect of his personal life during the latest episode of the 'Is This Seat Taken' audiovisual podcast, where he was hosted by actress Chinasa Anukam.

“I have dated extensively. I have dated across different races. Because I’m always adventurous. I just want to experience and live life.

“So, I have lived in three countries. I’ve met different kinds of women from different walks of life, different races, different religions. There’s rarely a religion you point to or race that I have not been with either romantically or casual dating,” he stated.

The award-winning actor said he grew up as the only boy among 11 women.

The seasoned Nollywood actor also addressed his struggling marriage.

He acknowledged that he had unintentionally neglected his role as a devoted husband and had become solely engrossed in caring for their young child.

Iyke revealed that his primary focus had been on nurturing and tending to their newborn son, inadvertently overlooking his wife's needs and emotional well-being.

He attributed his inability to sleep and diminished sense of humor to the profound impact of losing his mother.

Regrettably, he admitted to disregarding his wife entirely, as he wholeheartedly dedicated himself to providing undivided attention to their precious bundle of joy.

According to him: "When I lost my mum I couldn’t find my feet for years, there is a lifestyle, understanding and spirituality. I just really wanted to live my life outside the world because the mistake was already made. Note it took them 72hrs to let me know she was dead.

"I am a product of love, my parents were so in love with each other. Just when I was getting over my loss, my woman got pregnant with my first son. Then I had a quiet space there was nobody to take care of anymore because that was my excuse to heal and there was nothing all of sudden. The loss hit me, I couldn’t sleep. I wasn’t the loving man she met, I am the prankster of the family. I don’t even get invited for family meetings because I make them laugh.

“I lost my sense of humor, I lost the lion in me, I gave myself to the elements and so she suffered for that. I became an obsessive dad, I took everything in me to my son, I was changing diapers, and I was the popular stay-at-home dad. I took everything to him and left her behind.

"I was a husband. I was an excellent father and woeful husband. After a while, she said I can’t find who I married. We are friends and I said if she can wait for me to get myself back I will appreciate but if she can’t I will understand. She said we can’t and we are friends.

"I went out of the country to find a place and I told them I couldn’t find myself so I went to a private beach, I cried and poured out my emotions. I went to other countries to chill with white kids and when I got back I said I am here again.”

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