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Mercy Johnson Okojie (// ⓘ; born 28 August 1984) is a Nigerian actress, film director and film producer.[2][3][4] She went to a Rivers StateSecondary School for her secondary education in addition to the Nigerian Navy Secondary School in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.[5] Right after her secondary education, she auditioned for a role in the movie titled The Maid and subsequently acted in other movies such as Hustlers, Baby Oku in America,and War in the Palace.
Early life
Mercy Johnson Okojie hails from Okene in KogiState. Born in Lagos State to a former naval officer, Daniel Johnson and his wife Elizabeth, she is the fourth child in the family of seven. She started her primary education in Calabar, Cross River State. Her father, being a naval officer, was later transferred to Lagos State, where she continued her education at the Nigerian Navy Primary School. She went to Rivers State Secondary School for her secondary education, in addition to the Nigerian Navy Secondary School in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.[6]
Career
Right after her secondary education, she auditioned for a role in The Maid and subsequently acted in other movies such as Hustlers, Baby Oku in America, War in the Palace. In 2009, she won an award for Best Supporting Actress at the 2009 African Movie Award ceremony for her performance in the movie "Live to Remember",[7] and Best Actress award at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for her role in the comedy movie Dumebi the Dirty Girl. In December 2011, she was listed as Google's most searched Nigerian celebrity,[8] a position she also held in 2012.[8] She is the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Kogi state governor on entertainment, arts and culture. The post took effect on 1 April 2017.
Mercy Johnson was once banned from acting for being too expensive on 3 November 2013, the movie marketers of Nollywood threatened to prohibit her from the industry due to her high demands.[9] She and co-Nollywood stars such as Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Richard Mofe Damijo, Emeka Ike, Ramsey Nouah, Nkem Owoh, Stella Damasus and Jim Iyke were prohibited from acting, for reportedly demanding outrageous pay raise per movie.[10] However, the ban was lifted by marketers/producers on 9 March 2014, following an apology from the actress.[11]
She made her debut as a film producer with The Legend of Inikpi.[12][13][14][15]
Personal life
She married Prince Odianosen Okojie on 27 August 2011.[16][17]
Endorsement
In October 2019, Mercy Johnson signed an endorsement deal with Chi Limited's Prime brand, Hollandia Evap Milk.[18] She also became a brand ambassador for Pennek Nigeria Limited, a real estate investment company based in Lagos.[19]
Filmography
Mercy Johnson Okojie has acted in more than 100 movies since joining the industry and continues to work as a producer, director and actress.[20]
Awards and nominations
See also
References
- ^ Agbana, Rotimi (24 May 2018). "Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson loses mum". Vanguard. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "After 3 kids in 3 years, I needed a break - Mercy Johnson-Okojie". vanguardngr.com. 20 August 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Mercy Johnson, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
- ^ "Mercy Johnson Biography, Life History, Profile & Movies - NaijaGistsBlog Nigeria, Nollywood, Celebrity, News, Entertainment, Gist, Gossip, Inspiration, Africa". naijagists.com. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- ^ Naija, Famous (9 March 2013). "Otelo Burning". bellanaija.com. Bella Naija.
- ^ a b "Mercy Johnson is Google Most Searched Celebrity in Nigeria. - Vanguard News". vanguardngr.com. 30 December 2011. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- ^ "Mercy Johnson's ban: Movie marketers break silence". Vanguard News. 21 February 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "13 years ago, 8 A-List actors were banned from Nollywood". Pulse Nigeria. 14 September 2017. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Movie Producers & Marketers Lift Mercy Johnson's Ban". Pulse Nigeria. 17 March 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Mercy Johnson to release movie 'Legend of Inikpi' on Jan. 24". The Sun Nigeria. 8 January 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ "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.
- ^ editor (4 January 2020). "Mercy Johnson's 'Legend of Inikpi'". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 6 May2020.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Mercy Johnson releases teaser for 1st feature film as producer titled "The Legend of Inikpi"". Pulse Nigeria. 20 December 2019. Retrieved 6 May2020.
- ^ "Six years after marriage, Mercy Johnson still stands tall". m.guardian.ng. 2 September 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ^ "I suffer pain whenever my husband is upset with me..." Vanguard News. 28 August 2019. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ "Mercy Johnson-Okojie Bags New Endorsement Deal". Nigerian Tribune. 19 October 2019.
- ^ Vanguard NG (21 October 2019). "Mercy Johnson Becomes Pennek's Brand Ambassador". Vanguard NG. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Inyang, Ifreke (10 March 2013). "Mercy Johnson, Mirror Boy, Jackie Appiah, OC Ukeje - See full list of winners from AMVCA 2013". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ Adeogun, Temitope; Perishable (19 October 2014). "Full List of Nollywood Movies Award 2014 Winners". TELL. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ allure1 (27 November 2018). "Mercy Johnson wins actress of the year award at ELOY awards". Vanguard Allure. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ "AMVCA 2023: Bimbo Ademoye wins Best Actress in Comedy". Vanguard News. 20 May 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
External links
- Official website
- Mercy Johnson at IMDb
- https://www.facebook.com/MercyJohnsonOkojie/
- https://twitter.com/realmercyj
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