Controversial actor, Uche Maduagwu has said that Nollywood star, Jim Iyke, paid him N4.8m to pull a stunt on his movie, Bad Comments.
Kemi Filani News reports that this revelation was made after Iyke had said that he paid Maduagwu to beat him(Maduagwu) in a video that went viral last year.
Recall that back in August 2021, Iyke beat Maduagwu for questioning his source of wealth.
The actor recently mentioned in an interview that the beating was arranged, adding that he paid Maduagwu after they reached an agreement.
An excited Maduagwu on Wednesday revealed the amount he was paid.
“He paid me N3.6 million to promote Bad Comments movie and added N1.2 million after it went viral. I’m not just the most talked-about movie star in Africa. I’m the biggest brand influencer,” Maduagwu boasted.
The actor added, “Jim Iyke is like a big brother to me. He saw potentials in me. Today, Bad Comments movie became the biggest cinema film in 2021 because he saw my brand influencing power and worked with me. Mr. Moses is a great director too. I influence brands to success because I am the most talked-about movie star for Africa.”
This has elicited various comments from his fans.
@iamlorenzo: And the movie was really amazing and loving 🥰
@Officialijeomachinedu: Oya influence me if it is true
@Samogb7: Your secrets out now and more will be soon
