Veteran Nollywood heavyweight Jim Iyke has sparked a major conversation within the film community after identifying internal sabotage as the single biggest hurdle facing the Nigerian movie industry today.

In a recent candid interview with the BBC, the iconic actor didn’t hold back, describing the industry as being “full of saboteurs” who hinder collective progress.

### A Call for a “Purge”

When asked what one thing he would change about Nollywood if he had the power, Jim Iyke’s answer was swift: a total cleanup of internal enemies.

> “If there is one thing I would love to change about Nollywood, it would be to purge saboteurs from the industry,” he stated.

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The actor went even further, suggesting that many of these individuals are acting out of an inability to help themselves and humorously added, “They need therapy.”

### The “Genius” Moment That Made Him Cry

Beyond the industry critiques, the interview took an emotional turn when Jim Iyke shared his proudest moment as a performer. Interestingly, it wasn’t a major award or a box office record—it was a private moment with his son.

He revealed that after his son watched one of his performances and called him a “genius,” he was so overwhelmed with emotion that he had to retreat to the bathroom to cry.

### On-Screen Favorites

To wrap up, the actor also shared some love for his colleagues. When asked about his favorite co-star, he named the legendary Kate Henshaw as the actress he enjoys working with the most.

What do you think about Jim Iyke’s comments? Does Nollywood really have a “sabotage” problem? Let us know in the comments!

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