Kate Henshaw Breaks The Internet With Sweet Words To Jim Iyke After His Firecracker Birthday Post

Nollywood star Kate Henshaw has responded to her longtime friend and colleague, Jim Iyke, after his dramatic and cheeky birthday message went viral on social media.

In a lengthy, sarcasm-laced Instagram post, Jim Iyke playfully called out Kate Henshaw for “friend-zoning” him during their early years in Nollywood, despite his romantic interest in her.

The actor humorously expressed regret that Kate treated him like a younger brother when he was 23, even though he had hoped for more than friendship. He recalled how she looked out for him, supported him during auditions, and even gave him money for food and transport, all while he harbored a crush on her.

An excerpt from his post read:

“F*** you, Kate.
F*** you on behalf of my 23-year-old self for treating me like your baby brother when you knew I wanted more.
You always looked out for me, gave me tips, even slipped me cash sometimes. You knew what I felt when I looked into those beautiful eyes.
If you’d let me plant my seed, our love child would be in their mid-20s by now. What a stunning human we could have made…”

In response, Kate Henshaw reacted warmly in the comment section of a blog post about the message. She reflected on their shared journey through Nollywood’s early days and praised their lasting bond.

She wrote:

“Jimbo, you already know… the journey to today spans decades—we hustled, we worked, and we’re still grinding.
Whether we see each other every day or once in a decade, I got you. Thanks for always toning down your ‘madness’ for me (inside joke). I love you, Jimbo.”