Sex with Jim Iyke wasn't real – Nikki Samonas

Nikki Samonas

Actress Nikki Samonas has refuted claims of any romantic involvement with Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, on set.

Addressing the rumours surrounding their on-screen chemistry in an interview with Okyeame Quophi, the actress set the record straight about the nature of their professional relationship.

The controversy stemmed from a memorable scene in the movie, 'My First Wife', where Nikki Samonas and Jim Iyke shared an intense, intimate moment that left a lasting impression on viewers.

However, Samonas dismissed speculation that the scene was real. “I have never had sex with Jim Iyke on set,” Nikki Samonas asserted.

The actress debunked rumours that the camera crew had to excuse them for a private moment during the filming of the scene, stressing the professionalism maintained throughout the production. “It was never a real sexual intercourse with Jim Iyke on set,” she stated.

Nikki Samonas urged fans and the media to discern between on-screen portrayals, and the personal lives of actors, emphasising the importance of acknowledging the scripted nature of their work.