Actor Jim Iyke has ignited widespread conversation on social media following his birthday message to fellow Nollywood star Kate Henshaw. The tribute, posted on his Instagram, stirred both admiration and criticism as Iyke openly expressed gratitude, affection, and past romantic interest in the actress.

In his emotional post, Jim Iyke reminisced about their early years in Nollywood, highlighting the unwavering support Kate Henshaw gave him during his struggling days. He mentioned how she helped with transport fare, food, and industry advice when he was just starting out. “You knew all that time I wanted to hit that,” Iyke wrote, a blunt statement that caught many off guard and quickly became a talking point.

The comment section quickly lit up with diverse takes. Some applauded his transparency, while others felt the post crossed the line into disrespect. A few readers chose to examine the post through a more literary lens. One user, Awaekuriobi, described it as a poetic piece filled with emotional depth, citing metaphors, puns, and alliteration as key literary devices used in what they called a “song-like poem.” According to the user, the tribute reflected nostalgia, frustration, admiration, and emotional maturity.

Others focused on Kate Henshaw’s timeless beauty. One user, Nwokemaryclare, humorously noted the extreme lengths women go to replicate her looks: “They’ve had to Bbl it, snatch it, tuck it, tie it, girdle it, needle it, Botox it, pound it, laser it, sew it, bleach it, EVEN voodoo that shii… but them no reachhhhhhh.”

However, not everyone found the post endearing. Some users described it as “weird” and “disrespectful,” questioning the need for such raw language in a public tribute. Users like Ptrmaureen said, “As much as this letter looks ok, it also looks weird to me,” while Morrydudu added, “Sounds disrespectful to me.”

Despite the backlash, Kate Henshaw responded positively. In her reply, she acknowledged their shared past and long-lasting friendship. “JIMBO, you already know, the journey to today, decades, we trekked, we hustled, we put in the work, and STILL do... I got you whether we see each other every day or every decade, thank you for always toning down your ‘madness’ for me (inside joke). I love you, Jimbo.”

The exchange between the two veteran actors brought out nostalgic reflections from fans and sparked wider conversations about boundaries, friendship, and public declarations in the entertainment space.