Veteran Nigerian actor, James Ikechukwu, popularly known as Jim Iyke, has welcomed a baby boy.

The forty-two-year-old who started his acting career in 2001 is one of the highest paid actors in Nollywood.

Popularly known for playing “lover boy” roles, the actor took to Instagram to announce the arrival of his son.

He then went on to thank God for yet another blessing added to his life. Report said that Jim Iyke has appeared in over one hundred and fifty films, including “Last Flight to Abuja” which he featured in alongside Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde.

The award-winning actor runs a charity foundation, Jim Iyke Foundation, for children living with special disabilities.