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Mercy Johnson

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Mercy Johnson
human
Ein sex anaa genderfemale Edit
Ein country of citizenshipNigeria Edit
Name in native languageMercy Johnson Edit
Name wey dem give amMercy Edit
Family nameJohnson Edit
Ein date of birth28 August 1984 Edit
Place dem born amLagos Edit
SpousePrince Odianosen Okojie Edit
Languages edey speak, rep anaa signEnglish, Yoruba Edit
Ein occupationactor, entrepreneur, film director, film producer, politician Edit
Educate forNigerian Navy Secondary School, Port Harcourt Edit
Work period (start)2004 Edit
Eye colorbrown Edit
Hair colorbrown hair Edit
Dema official websitehttp://www.mercyjohnsonokojie.com Edit
Personal pronounL484 Edit

Mercy Johnson Okojie (dem born am 28 August 1984) be Nigerian actress, film director den film producer.[1][2][3] Na she attend Rivers State Secondary School den de Nigerian Navy Secondary School for Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria insyd.[4] Right after ein secondary education, na she audition give a role insyd de movie dem title The Maid wey she subsequently act insyd other movies wey include Hustlers, Baby Oku in America, den War in the Palace.

Ein early life

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Mercy Johnson Okojie dey hail from Okene insyd Kogi State, wey don locate am insyd de middle belt region of Nigeria. Born insyd Lagos State to a former naval officer, Daniel Johnson den ein wife Elizabeth (don die in May 2018[5]), she be de fourth child insyd de family of seven.

Ein education

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Na she start ein primary education insyd Calabar, Cross River State, south-south Nigeria. Na ein poppie, be a naval officer, wey na dem later transfer am go Lagos State, wey she continue ein education for de Nigerian Navy Primary School. She go Rivers State Secondary School for ein secondary education, den de Nigerian Navy Secondary School insyd Port Harcourt, Rivers State.[6]

Ein career

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Right after ein secondary education, na she audition give a role insyd The Maid wey she subsequently act insyd oda movies wey include Hustlers, Baby Oku in America, War in the Palace. Insyd 2009, she win an award give Best Supporting Actress at de 2009 African Movie Award ceremony give ein performance insyd de movie "Live to Remember",[7] den Best Actress award at de 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards give ein role insyd de comedy movie Dumebi the Dirty Girl. Insyd December 2011, na dem list am as Google ein most searched Nigerian celebrity,[8] a position wey she sana hold insyd 2012.[8] She be de Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Yahaya Bello on entertainment, arts den culture. Na de post take effect for 1 April 2017.[9]

Na dem once ban Mercy Johnson from acting secof she be too expensive for 3 November 2013, de movie marketers of Nollywood threaten make dem prohibit am from de industry secof ein high demdens.[10] Na dem prohibit she den co-Nollywood stars such as Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Richard Mofe Damijo, Emeka Ike, Ramsey Nouah, Nkem Owoh, Stella Damasus den Jim Iyke from acting, for reportedly dem dey demden outrageous pay raise per movie.[11] However, na dem lift de ban by marketers/producers for 9 March 2014, dey follow an apology from de actress.[12]

Na she make ein debut as a film producer plus The Legend of Inikpi.[13][14][15][16]

Ein life matter

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Na she mary Prince Odianosen Okojie for 27 August 2011.[17][18] He dey represent Esan Northeast/Southeast Federal Constituency of Edo State insyd de House of Representatives.[19]

Ein Endorsement

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Insyd October 2019, na Mercy Johnson sign endorsement deal plus Chi Limited ein Prime brand, Hollandia Evap Milk.[20] She sanso cam turn a brand ambassador give Pennek Nigeria Limited, a real estate investment company wey base insyd Lagos.[21]

Ein filmography

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Mercy Johnson Okojie act insyd more dan 100 movies since she join de industry wey she continue dey work as a producer, director den actress.[22]

Year Film Character Notes
2004 The Maid Jane I & II Plus Clem Ohameze, den Eucharia Anunobi
Into Temptation Plus Genevieve Nnaji, Ramsey Nouah, den J.T. Tom West
House Party Plus Olu Jacobs, Jim Lawson, Zack Orji, den Emeka Rollas...
2005 Women in Power Julia I & II Plus Olu Jacobs, Liz Benson den Patience Ozokwor
Lost to Lust Esther I & II Plus Monalisa Chinda den Yemi Blaq
Kill the Bride Love I & II Plus Rita Dominic den Mike Ezuruonye
2006 Under the Sky Supriya I & II Plus Ramsey Nouah den Mike Ezuruonye
Under Control Eve I & II Plus Nonso Diobi, Yul Edochie, Chinenye Nnebe, den Gentle Jack
Thanksgiving Gift I & II Plus Clem Ohameze den Eucharia Anunobi
Sweet Mama Viola I & II Plus John Okafor den Patience Ozokwor
Dear Mama Viola I & II Plus John Okafor den Patience Ozokwor
Pay Day Plus Mike Ezuruonye
Painful World Anny I & II Plus Desmond Elliot, Chioma Chukwuka, Ashley Nwosu, Benedict Johnson
One-Bullet Juliet I & II Plus Bob-Manuel Udokwu, Justice Esiri, den Kelvin Ikeduba
Oath of a Priest Kate Plus Benedict Johnson den Jim Lawson
Married to the Enemy Vera Plus Desmond Elliot den Ini Edo
Last Kiss Plus Emeka Ike, Ini Edo, Ejike Asiegbu, den Florence Onuma
Endless Night Plus Ashley Nwosu, Benedict Johnson, den Robert Peters
Emotional Blunder Yvone I & II Plus Clem Ohameze, Eucharia Anunobi, den Fred Aserome
19 Macaulay Street Plus Tony Umez den Eucharia Anunobi
2007 Wealth Aside Plus Nonso Diobi, Jim Lawson, den Yvonne Jegede
Twist of Fate Buchi Plus Desmond Elliot den Eucharia Anunobi
The Scorpion God Ihuoma Plus Sam Dede, den Ikem Chude
The Last Tradition Plus Kenneth Okonkwo, den Chiwetalu Agu
Take Me Home Loveth Plus Desmond Elliot den Chiege Alisigwe
Look Into My Eyes Loveth Plus Desmond Elliot den Chiege Alisigwe
Sunny My Son Juliet Plus Nonso Diobi, Benedict Johnson, Yul Edochie den Pete Edochie
My Beloved Son Juliet Plus Nonso Diobi, Benedict Johnson, Yul Edochie, den Pete Edochie
She is My Sister Nancy I & II Plus Steven Kanumba den Nkiru Sylvanus
Power of Justice Nkechi Plus Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Nonso Diobi, Queen Nwokoye
Kolomental Anna Plus Moses Armstrong
Keziah Keziah I & IV Plus John Okafor, John Dumelo, MC Smith Ochendo, Eve Esin, den Adaora Ukoh
Genevieve Example
Evil Agenda Diane I & II Plus Pete Edochie, Patience Ozokwor, Dauda Ogbonna, JohnPaul Nwadike
Desperate Ladies Annabel I & II Plus Chioma Chukwuka, Oge Okoye, Nonso Diobi, Solomon Akiyesi, den Fred Aseroma
Crisis in Paradise Kella I & II Plus Kalu Ikeagwu, Ini Edo, Mike Ezuruonye, den Tonto Dikeh
Breath of Anger Chiaku Plus Mike Ezuruonye, den Tchidi Chikere
Area Mama Adanne Plus Patience Ozokwor den Eucharia Anunobi
Tiger King Akwaugo Plus Nonso Diobi, Chinwe Owoh den Pete Edochie
2008 The Gods Are Wise Adaugo Plus Nonso Diobi
Temple of Justice Nkechi Plus Nonso Diobi den Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
Tell Me Why Jovita Plus Tony Umez, Ngozi Ezeonu, den Benedict Johnson
Soul Of A Maiden Nuria Plus Ini Edo den Mike Ezuruonye
Strength to Strength Jane I & II Plus Patience Ozokwor, Mike Ezuruonye den Tonto Dikeh
Sin No More Bridget I & II Plus Kanayo O. Kanayo, Patience Ozokwor den Halima Abubakar
Live to Remember Buchi I & II Plus Ini Edo den Mike Ezuruonye
Kiss My Pain Mai Plus Mike Ezuruonye den Yul Edochie
2008 Forest of Promises Police Inspector Bisi I & II Plus Mike Ezuruonye, den Charles Okafor
Don't Wanna Be a Player Monalisa I & II Plus Ini Edo, Jim Iyke den Mike Ezuruonye
Corporate Maid Rose I & II Plus Oge Okoye, Van Vicker, Ngozi Ezeonu
Act of Faith Uche I & II Plus Patience Ozokwor den Mike Ezuruonye
2009 Tears of Hope Olamma I & II Plus Olu Jacobs, Van Vicker den Ngozi Ezeonu
Royal Tears Olamma I & II Plus Olu Jacobs, Van Vicker den Ngozi Ezeonu
Sound of Pain Amarachi I & II Plus Van Vicker, Olu Jacobs, den Clarion Chukwura,
Guilty Pleasure Boma I & II Plus Desmond Elliot, Ramsey Nouah, Nse Ikpe‑Etim, Majid Michel, den Omoni Oboli
Sexy Girls Zita Plus Nonso Diobi, Onny Michaels, Uche Ogbodo
Heat of the Moment Anna Plus Emeka Ike, Kofi Adjorlolo, den Vitalis Ndubuisi
Entanglement Chidera I - IV Plus Uche Jombo, Desmond Elliot den Yemi Blaq
Clash of Twins Mildred / Melisa I & II Plus Mike Ezuruonye den Rama Brew
Beyond Desire Anne Plus Nonso Diobi
A Weeping Soul
2010 A Cry for Justice Ella I & II Plus Mike Ezuruonye, Jackie Appiah, Chacha Eke
2011 White Chapel Judith Plus Van Vicker den Nkem Owoh
Where Money Sleep Egede Plus Frank Artus, Rita Dominic, den Nuella Njubigbo
Weeping Soul Grace I & II Plus Kenneth Okonkwo, Mike Godson, den Vitalis Ndubuisi
The Seekers Judith I & II Plus Olu Jacobs, Chika Ike, Annie Idibia, Halima Abubakar, Rukky Sdena
The Code Susan Plus Muna Obiekwe, den Angela Okorie
Secret Code Susan Plus Muna Obiekwe den Angela Okorie
Thanks for Coming Frieda Plus Yul Edochie den Angela Okorie
Gallant Babes Frieda Plus Yul Edochie den Angela Okorie
Mirror of Life Nneka I & II Plus John Dumelo, Queen Nwokoye
End of Mirror of Life Nneka I & II Plus John Dumelo, Queen Nwokoye
Jewels of the Sun Nneka I & II Plus Mike Ezuruonye, Emeka Ike, Browny Igboegwu
Heart of a Widow June I & II Plus Frank Artus, Kenneth Okonkwo, den Angela Okorie
Heart of a Fighter Dubem I &II Plus Ruth Kadiri, Ramsey Nouah, Enebeli Elebuwa
Painful Victory Chinenye I & II Plus Ken Erics, Ngozi Ezeonu, Vitalis Ndubusi, den Chinwe Owoh
2012 World of the Mind Example Plus Yul Edochie den Patience Ozokwor
My World Nancy Plus Yul Edochie den Patience Ozokwor
Mercy the Bus Driver Ada Plus Ruth Kadiri, Prince Eke, Oge Okoye
Heart of a Saint Chidi I &II Plus Kenneth Okonkwo
Sins of the Past Wendy I & II Plus Frank Artus, den Mary Remmy Njoku
Hand of Fate Wendy I & II Plus Frank Artus den Mary Remmy Njoku
Brave Mind Wendy I & II Plus Frank Artus den Mary Remmy Njoku
Deep Water Erica I & II Plus Yul Edochie, Patience Ozokwor, den Eve Esin
The Enemy I See Erica I & II Plus Yul Edochie, Patience Ozokwor, den Eve Esin
2012 Power Of A Kiss Sherry I & II Plus Jim Iyke, Olu Jacobs, John Dumelo
2013 Baby Oku In America Baby Oku I & II Plus Chet Anekwe, den Uche Ebere
2014 Hustlers Vicky Plus Nse Ikpe Etim, Clarion chukwura Abiola den Ik Ogbonna
Bloody Ring Nmaku Plus Chiwetalu Agu, Alex Ejimofo den Nneka Emmanuel
Bleeding Crown Amnda Plus Judith Iwu, Paul Sambo den TT.Templee
2015 Thy Will Be Done Lucy Plus Ramsey Nouah den Mary Remmy Njoku
2016 Light Will Come Viola Plus Majid Michel, Shaffy Bello, den Afeez Oyetoro
2017 16th Anniversary Adaora Plus Tony Umez, Eucharia Anunobi, den Jemima Osunde
2018 Seven & A Half Dates Bisola Plus Toyin Aimakhu, Ali Nuhu, Ken Erics, Jim Iyke, Sola Sobawale, den Akin Lewis
2019 Mmasi: The Arrogant Preacher Plus Chiwetalu Agu
2020 The New Normal Jadesola Directed by Teniola Olatoni
2020 The Legend of Inikpi Queen Omele Plus Sam Dede
2021 A Naija Christmas Mrs. Bliss (Sammy) Plus Rachel Oniga, Abayomi Alvin, Efa Iwara den Kunle Remi
2022 Battle On Buka Street Awele Earned AMVCA nomination
Passport Kopiko
2023 Something Like Gold Aunty Mayowa Plus Timini Egbuson, Segun Arinze den Kunle Remi
2024 House 45 Lady Flora Plus Jackie Appiah, Chike Daniels
2024 Ejiro's Wish Ejiro Plus Regina Daniels

Ein awards den nominations

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Year Event Prize Recipient Result
2009 5th Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Live To Remember She win
2009 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actress She win
2009 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Actress Einself Dem nominate am
2010 2010 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actress The Maidens Dem nominate am
2010 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress -West Collaboration Shakira Dem nominate am
2011 2011 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Actress Heart of a Widow Dem nominate am
2011 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress Africa Collaboration My Husband's Funeral Dem nominate am
2012 2012 Nollywood Movies Awards Best Actress In Leading Role Weeping Soul She win
2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Actress Facebook Babes Dem nominate am
2012 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress Africa Collaboration Wild Target Dem nominate am
2012 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards Best Actress- Viewers Choice Einself Dem nominate am
2013 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards Best Actress In Leading Role Dumebi Dem nominate am
2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Actress in Comedy Dumebi The Dirty Girl She win
2014 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actress Hustlers Dem nominate am
2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards Best Comedic Act Hustlers Dem nominate am
Best Actress -Viewers Choice Einself Dem nominate am
2014 Nollywood Movies Awards Best Lead Actress Hustlers Dem nominate am
Popular Choice-Female Einself She win
2015 2015 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress -Africa Collaboration 30 Days in Atlanta Dem nominate am
2018 2018 Eloy Awards Actress Of The Year Seven & A Half Dates She win
2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Supporting Actress The New Normal Dem nominate am
2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actress In A Comedy/TV Series Battle on Buka Street Dem nominate am
Passport Dem nominate am

References

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  1. ↑ "After 3 kids in 3 years, I needed a break - Mercy Johnson-Okojie". vanguardngr.com. 20 August 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  2. ↑ "Get busy with your life, I will have baby number 4 - Mercy Johnson blasts critics". Daily Post Nigeria. 21 August 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  3. ↑ Trin, Mercy (21 February 2022). "'My colleagues are waiting to hear bad news about me' - Mercy Johnson Okojie spills". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
  4. ↑ "Mercy Johnson, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Archived from the original on 24 January 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  5. ↑ Agbana, Rotimi (24 May 2018). "Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson loses mum". Vanguard. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  6. ↑ "Mercy Johnson Biography, Life History, Profile & Movies - NaijaGistsBlog Nigeria, Nollywood, Celebrity, News, Entertainment, Gist, Gossip, Inspiration, Africa". naijagists.com. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  7. ↑ Naija, Famous (9 March 2013). "Otelo Burning". bellanaija.com. Bella Naija.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Mercy Johnson is Google Most Searched Celebrity in Nigeria. - Vanguard News". vanguardngr.com. 30 December 2011. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  9. ↑ Augoye, Jayne (March 14, 2017). "Actress, Mercy Johnson, appointed SSA to Kogi Governor". Premium Times. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  10. ↑ "Mercy Johnson's ban: Movie marketers break silence". Vanguard News (in American English). 21 February 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  11. ↑ "13 years ago, 8 A-List actors were banned from Nollywood". Pulse Nigeria (in English). 14 September 2017. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  12. ↑ "Movie Producers & Marketers Lift Mercy Johnson's Ban". Pulse Nigeria (in English). 17 March 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  13. ↑ "Mercy Johnson to release movie 'Legend of Inikpi' on Jan. 24". The Sun Nigeria. 8 January 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  14. ↑ "Mercy Johnson releases trailer for "The Legend of Inikpi," movie to hit cinemas nationwide on January 24". Pulse Nigeria. 7 January 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  15. ↑ editor (4 January 2020). "Mercy Johnson's 'Legend of Inikpi'". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  16. ↑ "Mercy Johnson releases teaser for 1st feature film as producer titled "The Legend of Inikpi"". Pulse Nigeria. 20 December 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  17. ↑ "Six years after marriage, Mercy Johnson still stands tall". m.guardian.ng. 2 September 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  18. ↑ "I suffer pain whenever my husband is upset with me..." Vanguard News (in American English). 28 August 2019. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  19. ↑ Ayodele, Racheal (2023-02-27). "Mercy Johnson's husband, Prince Okojie wins House of Reps seat". Daily Post Nigeria (in American English). Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  20. ↑ "Mercy Johnson-Okojie Bags New Endorsement Deal". Nigerian Tribune. 19 October 2019.
  21. ↑ Vanguard NG (21 October 2019). "Mercy Johnson Becomes Pennek's Brand Ambassador". Vanguard NG. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  22. ↑ "Mercy Johnson Okojie's Net Worth - How She Went From Failing Jamb to Making It In Nollywood". Answers Africa. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
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