‘Nothing in the entertainment industry glorifies God’ – Jim Iyke claims

Veteran Nigerian actor Jim Iyke has claimed that the entertainment industry is largely influenced by “demons” and was designed to promote what he describes as the values of satanism.

Speaking in an interview with media personality Joey Akan, Jim Iyke argued that many people in the entertainment space are driven by self-glorification, elevating themselves to the status of demigods, which he believes reflects the essence of satanism.

“There is no bigger enabler than the entertainment industry. This is where demons live. Entertainment is totally created and orchestrated to extol the virtues of Satanism.

“What in the entertainment industry glorifies God except you intentionally or consciously pursue him? Is it the blatant life?

“What do we extol that is godly? I am not saying God doesn’t exist in the entertainment industry, I am saying the entertainment industry is predominantly created for satanism” he said.

The actor recalled a time when he believed he was extraordinary because fans would cry or faint whenever he entered a room. However, he said that after finding God, he came to realise those moments were rooted in self-worship rather than true significance.

According to him, remaining connected to God while working in the entertainment industry requires a deliberate and intentional effort to avoid becoming consumed by self-glorification or satanic influences.

“As a creative, to create is to mimic God. But in the entertainment structure, many serve themselves. You can’t serve God and serve self. That is a conflict of interest. Serving self is satanism itself.

“When you extol yourself to god-like status when you think you should be worshipped or the laws should not apply to you anymore, you are literally worshipped.

“I have been there. I have see people cry when I walked into a room and I look at them and I think I am special. No you are not.

“Once you find your place with God, you will understand what is special. What is special is being able to find God in this place that is devoid of his presence,” he added.

"There is no bigger enabler than the entertainment industry. This is where demons live. Entertainment is totally created and orchestrated to extol the virtues of Satanism."

— Jim Iyke. pic.twitter.com/U5wu8BRnK8

— Joey Akan (@JoeyAkan) July 7, 2026