Actor Jim Iyke has shared a thought-provoking insight into the perception of himself and others, accepting his role as the villain in certain narratives.

In a reflective social media post, Iyke explored the complexity of morality, acknowledging the blurred lines between right and wrong.

Iyke emphasised the importance of standing firm in his values while avoiding unnecessary conflicts with advice to also discern people’s true character

“I’ve grown extremely comfortable being the villain in some people’s stories.
Perhaps too comfortable, I’m afraid.
Many times, the lines between wrong and right blur in these narratives.
I’m happy as always to dispense with my side of it.
“My recourse is to distance myself from the grandstanding and theatrics.

“Sometimes, I’m too quick to build a wall before I compromise my principles and ideologies. It is what forged who i am. It is what inspires what I am to become.
One thing is certain: you must trust people to be who they are.

“Only the unwise are taken by surprise when people are who they are.
It is the only element in the human attribute I trust. Surprise is not my strong suit. I know who I am. The moon will turn red before I am who am not.

“I am light to many. Others, I am what their insecurities amplify. I am hated for it.
I am loved for it. In either instance, I am unapologetically comfortable.

“It’s a consequence of what side of the fence you sit. There’s a BLACK in everyone of us. Choose your side wisely,” he said.

[TheNation]