Not every journey into music ends with fame, wealth, and screaming fans. For Jim Iyke, it ended with a lesson, one he says God deliberately used to humble him.
Opening up about his short-lived foray into the industry, the veteran actor admitted his stint with music was never born out of passion but a daring phase of life.
“Doing music was a regrettable experience; not in a bitter way, but in a humbling one. At that point in my life, it was just fun. 2Baba and I had a great time with it. For me, it was a dare, a phase when I thought I could do anything,” Iyke confessed.
He explained that while the thrill of recording and performing was real, it was not sustainable and chasing it blindly would have turned him into another struggling act.
“I could have built a career from it, but I would have ended up as one of those mediocre acts still stumbling along because their early hits were just good enough to keep them afloat. That’s not me. I know my limits,” he said.
Yet, Iyke insists the experience was far from wasted. He believes it opened his eyes to new realities and helped him appreciate his true calling.
“I don’t live with regrets though; only lessons and triumphs. Music gave me a glimpse into another world, and I enjoyed it. But when the fever calmed, I knew it was time to return to what I did best,” he added