“Choose a Queen, not a clown” – Jim Iyke begins 2025 with cryptic note

Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has kicked off the year with a triggering piece of advice for men striving for success and focus.

Taking to his Instagram story, the seasoned actor shared a cryptic yet profound message emphasizing the importance of choosing the right partner.

Jim Iyke referenced a “queen” versus a “clown” in his statement, implying that a man’s partner should align with his goals rather than seek external validation or cause distractions.

“A man whose focus is building an empire needs to either be single or be with a partner. This . A queen and not a clown seeking attention from the entire village,” he wrote.

Notably, Jim Iyke is famously private about his personal life, in 2022, he made rare revelations about his marital history. During an interview, the actor disclosed that he had been married twice, but both unions ended in failure. Despite the setbacks, Iyke is a proud father of three children.

“I’ve been married twice. It didn’t work out. I have three kids now. The media and the public don’t know because I am very strategic and unpredictable about my private life,” he shared at the time.