Few days ago, the
internet was abuzz with news involving Nollywood 'bad boy' actor, Jim
Iyke and a UK-based lover named Chantelle Nkechi Benson. It was reported
that some years ago, Jim Iyke and Chantelle reportedly had a romantic
affair while the latter was an Abia
State University undergraduate. Now, the lady is presently a barrister in the UK.
The report claimed that Chantelle has an 11 years old child for the actor which he (Jim) was never aware of until recently.
However, Jim was reported to have only spoken with child, who is a boy named Mario, on the phone but is yet to meet him.
Reacting to the
story, Jim Iyke, through his publicist, Mitch Ngaman, said the talented
actor is still trying to get to the root of the matter just because of
the innocent boy involved.
This was made known through a statement made available to Newsmen on the matter. The unedited statement reads;
"Jim Iyke is aware
of the viral story currently making the headlines and wishes to state
that this is not the first time that issues of this nature have arisen.
Friends and fans who follow his activities closely will recall a number
of occasions in the past when baseless claims of paternity and even
marriage were made.
"Nonetheless, as
a responsible man, he is always disposed to verify any such
development(s) brought to his attention and when any satisfactory
outcome has been ascertained, the general public will be duly informed
without ambiguity. The only specifics at the present time is that at the
age of 22yrs-23yrs old he dated for a brief period the lady at the
center of the story who subsequently left Nigeria for the UK.
"There had been
no contact between them ever since and by implication no linking of the
existence of a living product of that encounter. Since this is more
about an innocent child than the star himself we advise caution and
respect for privacy.
MITCH NGAMAN
Media Manager."
Will Jim Iyke's investigation unearth more facts? Many await.
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