Mercy Johnson Biography, Career, Net Worth, Spouse, Controversy

Mercy Johnson Okojie (born 28 August 1984) is a Nigerian actress. She attended a Rivers State Secondary School for her secondary education, as well as to Nigerian Navy Secondary School in Port Harcourt, Rivers State .Right after finishing her secondary education she was a candidate for a part in the film The Maid and subsequently acted in other films such as Hustlers Babe Oku, War in the Palace and America,and  War in the Palace.

Profiling Mercy Johnson

Biography

Princess Mercy Johnson Ozioma Okojie (born 28 August 1984) is among the top names within the Nollywood industry in terms of the versatility of her work.

She is a well-known Nigerian actor, TV host,t and businessperson.

Since her entry into the film industry, each character she has played can make you feel that she’s at her best.

Mercy Johnson‘s appearances on international and local screens are unmatched.

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Early Life & Education

Mercy Johnson Okojie hails from Okene in Kogi State. Her tribe is from people from the Okene in Kogi, Nigeria.

On August 28, 1984, located in Lagos State, she was born to an ex-marine officer Mr. Daniel Johnson, and Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson.

The fourth member in the household of 7. She began her education at Calabar, Cross River State. As a naval officer, her father was moved into Lagos State, where she completed her studies in a Nigerian Navy Primary School.

Mercy Johnson was sent to a Rivers State Secondary School for her secondary education, in alongside education in the Nigerian Navy Secondary School located in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

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Career

Following her secondary schooling, Mercy Johnson auditioned for the role of The Maid and subsequently acted in other films, including Hustlers, Baby Oku in America, and War in the Palace.

She was awarded an award for the Best Supporting Actress in the 2009 African Movie Award ceremony for her performance in the film ” Live to Remember” as well as the Best Actress Award at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for her performance in the comedy film Dumebi the Dirty Girl.

In December of 2011, she was named Google’s top-searched Nigerian famous person, a position was also the case in 2012. Her title is that of senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Kogi governor of the state for entertainment arts and culture. This position was effective as of April 1st, 2017.

Mercy Johnson was one time banned from acting for being too expensive on the 3rd November 2013. The film marketing department of Nollywood threatened to ban her from the business because of her excessive demands.

Co-Nollywood stars, like Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Richard Mofe Damijo, Emeka Ike, Ramsey Nouah, Nkem Owoh, Stella Damasus, and Jim Iyke were barred from performing because they reportedly demanded an extravagant pay raises per movie.

The prohibition was lifted by producers/marketers on March 9, 2014, after an apology by the actress.

She first made her mark as a film producer in the film The Legend of Inikpi.

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Personal Life

Spouse

Mercy Johnson married Prince Odianosen Okojie on the 27th of August, 2011.

They have four children: three daughters and a son. specifically Purity Ozioma Okojie the firstborn, Divine-Mercy Ehinomen Okojie the second child, Henry Ozioma Okojie the third child, and the final birthed angel Onosetale Okojie.

Endorsements

In October of 2019, Mercy Johnson signed an endorsement contract for Chi Limited’s Prime brand, Hollandia Evap Milk.

She also was a spokesperson as a brand ambassador for Pennek Nigeria Limited, a real estate investment firm based in Lagos.

The kids of the actress also secured the brand ambassadorship agreement with the skincare and cosmetics for children, Zandas Kiddies and Fragrance.

Net Worth

Mercy Johnson‘s net worth is estimated to be US$5.8 million. She is among the most successful actresses in Nigeria.

Social Media

• Facebook: Mercy Johnson Okojie
• Twitter: @realmercy
• Instagram: @mercyjohnsonokojie
• IMDb: Mercy Johnson Okojie

Filmography

Awards and Nominations

Controversy

MERCY JOHNSON FINALLY OPENS UP ABOUT THE HUSBAND SNATCHING SCANDAL

The talented actress Mercy Johnson has finally broken the silence regarding the controversy surrounding her and Prince Odianose Okogie, her fiance, by her agent Big Sam Media. In spite of the obstacles she’s faced, Mercy still remains focused and determined about what she believes in. Mercy published a news release via her PR firm Big Sam Media. Read the full report here. The report that was first released. This declaration is required because of the fact that reports have been circulated concerning the cancellation of Mercy Johnson’s wedding. We want to assure you the ceremony will proceed according to plan and Mercy is aware of the current situation. We are aware that some are striving to ensure that the wedding can’t be held We wish them success and pray for them that God is with us. We will not make any further statements regarding this issue. Thank you for your time. Bigsam Media The second section in the story As we all are aware that we’re only three weeks away from the wedding of Mercy Johnson the plans are being put in place and wedding invitations have begun to be distributed however, as the countdown gets underway towards the wedding date a woman who goes by the name of Lovely Okojie has been spotted and has revealed that she was married, and is currently married with two children to Prince Odianose Ojoye, the husband of Mercy Johnson. Likely, this story has generated a number of reactions, however, here are some key details about the situation. There is a relationship that exists between the prince Odianose Okojie, and Lovely Okojie has been a secret for five years ago and Mercy Johnson’s wedding plans with Odi is in the public eye for a time. Odianose is indeed in fact the mother of this girl seen in the images being shared all on the internet, but there are some doubts as to whether the boy’s father is actually the boy. Odianose has the status of a Prince and is able to marry more than one bride according to the customary law. In an attempt to stop the wedding, Lovely Okogie has visited Christ Embassy to demand that the wedding should be stopped however, the Church has demanded that she provide an official marriage certificate to prove her claims, however this writing, this article, Lovely is yet to find a valid certificate. We are still left to decide who’s correct and who isn’t, Mercy Johnson and Odi’s plans for their wedding remain unchanged. It is a four-day affair that runs between August 25 and 28 the 28th of August, the date of the wedding. The wedding in court will take place on the 25th of August. Engagement will take place on 26. The church wedding and reception will take place on 27 and then a wedding reception/Thanksgiving Service on 27. celebration on 28.

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