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Mercy Aigbe

Nigerian actress, director and businesswoman (born 1978) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Mercy Aigbe (Listen) (born 1 January 1978) is a Nigerian actress, director, fashionista and businesswoman. She is best known for her Yoruba language movies.[1][2]

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Early life

Mercy Aigbe was born on 1 January 1978 in Edo State[3] to Pa Aigbe and Mrs. Abisola Grace Owodunni.[4] She hails from Benin city which is the capital of Edo State. She is the second child in a family of five.[5] She had her primary education at St. Francis primary school and attended Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School Ikeja, Lagos State.[6] She is also an alumnus of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State, where she received her OND in Financial Studies. In 2001, Mercy Aigbe graduated from University of Lagos with a degree in Theater Arts.[7][8]

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Career

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Mercy Aigbe kicked off her acting career by starring in some soap operas, including the popular TV drama series "Papa Ajasco."[9] Professionally, Mercy joined the Nollywood industry fully in 2006 and acted in the movie that brought her into the limelight 'Ara,' a movie produced by Remi Olupo in Ibadan, Oyo State.[10] She founded "Mercy Aigbe Gentry School of Drama" in 2016.[11][12]

Endorsement

In November 2014, Mercy Aigbe was made the brand ambassador for Elephant Gold Rice.[13] Mercy Aigbe signed a one-year deal to be the brand ambassador for Prestige Cosmetic in June 2015.[14] In July 2016, Mercy signed an endorsement deal with Edalaf Brother Limited, an IT solution company.[15] She was made an ambassador for a fitness company called "Shape you," the company that produces Slimming Coffee in October 2016.[16] Mercy Aigbe, in March 2017, was made the brand ambassador for BK hair.[17] In September 2018, She was made the brand ambassador for "Naija Taxi Services", a company that deals with transportation of people.[18] Mercy Aigbe alongside Bose Alao and Biodun Okeowo penned an endorsement deal with a Cosmetic giant "Mary Make"[19]

Filmography

  • Satanic
  • Afefe Ife (2008)
  • Okanjua (2008) as Tolu
  • Atunida Leyi (2009)
  • Igberaga (2009) as Sunmbo
  • Ihamo (2009)
  • Ìpèsè (2009)
  • Iró funfun (2009) as Yimisi
  • Mafisere (2009)
  • Oju ife (2009)
  • Edaa (2010) as Shade
  • The Return of Jenifa (2011)
  • Osas: Omoge Benin (2012) as Osas
  • Gucci Girls (2012) as Cynthia
  • Ile Oko Mii (2014)
  • Victims (2015) as Yeni
  • Kabiosi (2015) as Bidun
  • Omoge Lekki (2016)
  • Loved You First (2016)
  • The Screenplay (2017)
  • Little Drops of Happy (2017) as Yetunde
  • My Secret (2017)
  • 200 Million (2018)
  • Second Acts (2018)
  • Lagos Real Fake Life (2018) as Jasmine
  • Heaven on My Mind (film) (2018) as Bola Peters
  • Wetin Women Want (2018)
  • The Reunion (2019)
  • 77 Bullets (2019) as Susan J.B.O / Bisola
  • Kinni Igbeyawo (2020) as Rolake
  • Omo Ghetto: The Saga (2020) as Prisca
  • Swallow (2021) as Violet
  • The Cokers (2021) as Sandra
  • Ete (2021) as Lola
  • Crazy Grannies (2021) as Ewa
  • Obsessions (2022) as Jane
  • Romola Alakara (2022) as Romola
  • My Home (2022) as Sade
  • Mr Perfect (2022) as Joke
  • Palava (2022) as Hajara
  • Eri Ife (2022) as Eniola
  • Destiny (2022) as Madam Mildred
  • Gbege (2022)
  • Afefeyeye (2022) as Kofoworola
  • Brotherhood (2022) as Wumi Adetula
  • Osato (2023) Aunty Pat
  • Ololade (2023)
  • The Trade (2023) as Victim's Mum
  • Ada Omo Daddy (2023) as Older Motunrayo
  • Aitokunrin (2024) as Radeke
  • Rush Hour (2024) as Iya Ronke
  • Beast of Two Worlds (2024) as Oyeyiola
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Awards

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Fashion and style

Mercy Aigbe is known for her unique style and dressing.[24] At the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Mercy Aigbe's dress earned her great applause from fashion stakeholders.[25] The dress was commended for its unique design.[26] In November 2014, Aigbe launched her clothing store, Mag Divas Boutique, in Lagos, then opened another outlet in Ibadan.[27][28] She was awarded Fashion Entrepreneur of The Year at Links and Glitz World Awards.[29][30]

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Personal life

In 2013, Aigbe married a Nigerian hotelier, Lanre Gentry, after the end of her first marriage,[31] and has two children.[32][33][34][35] In 2017, she shared photos of herself after allegedly being assaulted by her husband. She consequently separated from her second husband due to claims of domestic violence, and started a campaign against it.[36][37][38] Mercy Aigbe acquired a multi-million naira mansion in 2018.[39]

In 2022, she married Kazim Adeoti, popularly known as Adekaz.[40] In 2023, Mercy converted to Islam and changed her name to Hajiya Meena.[41]

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