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On Saturday 20th October 2012, the inaugural edition of the Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards took place at the Morris Cultural Center, Houston, Texas, USA.

The event was hosted by Nollywood star Jim Iyke, who arrived in a Maybach and saw in attendance over 1500 guests including some of the biggest stars in the African entertainment industry including  Ramsey Nouah, Van Vicker, Desmond Elliot, John Dumelo, Uche Jombo, Majid Michel, Monalisa Chinda, Emem Isong, Frank Rajah, Susan Peters, Uti Nwachukwu, Alex Ekubo, Belinda Effah, Pascal Atuma and Chet Anaekwe.

There were performances by Nigerian artsite, J Martins, US Based music acts, Seyi Brown and Wamilele, Liberian-born US artist, Jodi, Eno and comic act, Femi-The-Entertainer, who mimicked President Barrack Obama.

Jim Iyke: Interview with Golden Icons, speaking on various rumors surrounding his career/personality, his involvement with politics, his outlook on fashion, and his personal business “untamed”.

PART I –

PART II – Response to Vicious Online Rumours

Host – Emma Emerson

Videographer – Brian, Edited by Matt Trevino, For more information,  log onto www.goldenicons.com

Bode Ojo (CEO of Golden Icons), Emma Emerson (Media Host), and Jim Iyke

A walk campaign initiative by JIF, designed to fight against poverty and child illiteracy. The event took place on the 24^th of Sept. 2009, with over 6000 children drawn from over 120 primary and secondary schools across the federal capital territory Abuja.  This day was also the eve of Jim Iyke’s album launch, and the proceeds of this album launch went to various orphanages.

This was the most successful independently initiated walk by a non-profit organization in the country till date, as it was also in partnership with several reputable organizations including PEPSIE INDOMIE NOODLES AIT NTA POLICE HEADQUARTERS BARBERRY AND NANET SUITES.

The North America World Premiere of 2 Dollaz kicked-off at the Hip Hip Culture Center in Harlem, New York, located inside the same building with Magic Johnson theater.

Fans were excited to see Jim Iyke, as we witnessed a few autograph being signed and lots of fans just couldn’t wait to take a get photo-up with the Nollywood Superstar.  It was an honor to have in our midst, the New York State Senator “Bill Perkins”, who was the first elected democrat to endorse President Barack Obama, during his presidential campaign. During the Q&A session, the Senator asked Jim about the message of his movie, and what inspired the 2 dollaz storyline, as the movie depict 2 American friends, who moved back to Nigeria, and they wanted to become, and were acting like America Rap Stars. Jim’s response was very precise, and straight to point.

In addition, there were a few Actors, Directors and Producers present at the event, including but not limited to: Daniel Ademinokan, Chisom Oz-Lee, Tony Abulu, and Actress Chinny Chukwu.

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Source: Golden Icons