‘This Is Where Demons Live’ — Jim Iyke Says Nollywood Is Satanic and Glorifies Satan, Makes More Revelations

• Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has stirred reactions after claiming the entertainment industry was deliberately created to glorify Satan rather than God.

Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has sparked widespread reactions after claiming that the entertainment industry is designed to promote Satanism rather than glorify God.

The actor made the remarks during an appearance on The Joey Akan Experience, where he reflected on his transformation from one of Nollywood’s most controversial stars to someone who now describes himself as grounded in faith.

Speaking during the interview, Iyke did not mince words about his views on the industry.

“There is no bigger enabler than the entertainment industry. This is where demons live. Entertainment is totally orchestrated and created to extol the virtues of Satanism. Nothing in the industry glorifies God,” he said.

When asked to explain his position, the actor maintained his stance, questioning the values celebrated in the entertainment world.

“What in entertainment glorifies God except you intentionally or consciously go for Him, pursue Him, or find your place in Him? Is it the blatant lies? What do we extol that’s Godly?” he asked, adding that he remained open to correction.

Iyke later clarified that he was not suggesting there was no godly content in entertainment, but insisted that the industry is largely built around values that do not honour God.

He also linked the culture of fame and self-glorification in entertainment to what he described as Satanic philosophy.

According to him, the constant pursuit of admiration and self-worship reflects a desire to be elevated to a godlike status.

Reflecting on his own career, Iyke admitted that there was a time he believed the admiration he received from fans made him extraordinary.

“I’ve seen people cry when I walk into a room, and I look at them and think I am special. No, you’re not. Once you find your place with God, you’ll understand what is special,” he said.

The actor also revealed that he never planned to become an actor.

According to him, he and his friends were broke and looking for money to buy beer when they heard about a paid audition. Although he initially performed poorly after freezing in front of the audience, he said the experience gave him an unexpected conviction that acting was his true calling.

That chance opportunity eventually launched a successful Nollywood career, making Jim Iyke one of the industry’s most recognisable and commercially successful actors—an image he now says he has come to reassess through his faith.