- Actor Jim Iyke has addressed a viral birthday message he sent to fellow Nollywood star Kate Henshaw.
- Nollywood actor, Bad Boy, released a heartfelt open letter to fellow actor Kate Henshaw on her 54th birthday, expressing her love and support.
Nollywood star Jim Iyke has addressed the uproar surrounding his bold birthday message to fellow actress Kate Henshaw, which sparked romance rumors across social media.
The actor’s post, shared on Sunday, July 21, was filled with raw emotions, honesty, and some profanity beginning with the now-viral line: “F**k you, Kate.” The heartfelt note celebrated Henshaw’s 54th birthday and recounted their two-decade friendship, filled with support, struggles, and unfiltered memories.
Jim revealed how Kate supported him in his early days as a struggling actor, often tipping him off about auditions and giving him transport fare when he couldn’t afford it. He also opened up about their brief romantic involvement, which happened during what he described as the peak of his “wild” phase.
Despite the deeply personal nature of the post, many fans speculated it hinted at unresolved feelings. However, in a recent interview on 3FM in Accra, Jim clarified that the message wasn’t about romance it was about deep, platonic love.
He said, “I rarely speak words I don’t mean, rarely. I’m bound to words I speak. I’ve known this person for over two decades. There’s nothing sexual about it…
In simple lingo, This is my boy, my real G. She’s that person I can call and be completely vulnerable with, and I won’t feel judged. That kind of bond doesn’t need to be romantic to be powerful.”
Jim emphasized that the tribute was not an attempt to impress fans but a genuine celebration of a friendship that has stood the test of time.
Both Jim Iyke and Kate Henshaw have been Nollywood powerhouses since the early 2000s. Their on-screen chemistry has often fueled dating rumors, but this recent interview seems to put those speculations to rest for good.
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