Jim Iyke Claims Entertainment Industry Is Dominated by ‘Demons,’ Says Fame Encourages Self-Worship

Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has sparked fresh debate after claiming that the entertainment industry is largely driven by values that promote self-worship rather than faith in God.

Speaking during a recent interview with media personality Joey Akan, the actor argued that the structure of the entertainment industry encourages pride, ego and the pursuit of personal glory, which he described as being contrary to Christian values.

According to Jim Iyke, many entertainers become consumed by fame and public admiration, often placing themselves on a pedestal instead of remaining grounded in their faith. He maintained that this culture makes the industry spiritually challenging for those seeking to maintain a close relationship with God.

“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.

The actor explained that while creativity itself reflects a divine gift, the entertainment business often shifts the focus away from God and toward personal worship. He stressed that serving one’s own ego is incompatible with serving God.

“As a creative, to create is to mimic God. But in the entertainment structure many serve self. You can’t serve God and serve self. That is a conflict of interest. Serving self is satanism itself,” he stated.

Reflecting on his own career, Jim Iyke admitted that he once allowed fame to influence his thinking. He recalled moments when fans would cry or faint at the sight of him, leading him to believe he was somehow extraordinary.

“I have been there. I have seen people cry when I walked into a room and I look at them and I think I am special. No, you are not. Once you find your place with God, you will understand what is special. What is special is being able to find God in this place that is devoid of his presence,” he said.

His remarks have since generated mixed reactions on social media, with some agreeing that fame can encourage excessive self-importance, while others argued that his comments unfairly paint the entire entertainment industry with a broad brush.