Mercy Aigbe
Mercy Aigbe is a Nigerian actress, director, fashionista and businesswoman. She is best known for her Yoruba language movies.
Early life
Mercy Aigbe was born on 1 January 1978 in Edo State to Pa Aigbe and Mrs. Abisola Grace Owodunni. She hails from Benin city which is the capital of Edo State. She is the second child in a family of five. She had her primary education at St. Francis primary school and attended Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School Ikeja, Lagos State. 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.Career
Mercy Aigbe kicked off her acting career by starring in some soap operas, including the popular TV drama series "Papa Ajasco." 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. She founded "Mercy Aigbe Gentry School of Drama" in 2016.Endorsement
In November 2014, Mercy Aigbe was made the brand ambassador for Elephant Gold Rice. Mercy Aigbe signed a one-year deal to be the brand ambassador for Prestige Cosmetic in June 2015. In July 2016, Mercy signed an endorsement deal with Edalaf Brother Limited, an IT solution company. She was made an ambassador for a fitness company called "Shape you," the company that produces Slimming Coffee in October 2016. Mercy Aigbe, in March 2017, was made the brand ambassador for BK hair. In September 2018, She was made the brand ambassador for "Naija Taxi Services", a company that deals with transportation of people. Mercy Aigbe alongside Bose Alao and Biodun Okeowo penned an endorsement deal with a Cosmetic giant "Mary Make"Filmography
- Satanic
- Afefe Ife
- Okanjua as Tolu
- Atunida Leyi
- Igberaga as Sunmbo
- Ihamo
- Ìpèsè
- Iró funfun as Yimisi
- Mafisere
- Oju ife
- Edaa as Shade
- The Return of Jenifa '
- Osas: Omoge Benin as Osas
- Gucci Girls as Cynthia
- Ile Oko Mii
- Victims as Yeni
- Kabiosi as Bidun
- Omoge Lekki
- Loved You First
- The Screenplay
- Little Drops of Happy as Yetunde
- My Secret
- 200 Million
- Second Acts
- Lagos Real Fake Life as Jasmine
- Heaven on My Mind as Bola Peters
- Wetin Women Want '
- The Reunion
- 77 Bullets as Susan J.B.O / Bisola
- Kinni Igbeyawo as Rolake
- Omo Ghetto: The Saga as Prisca
- Swallow as Violet
- The Cokers as Sandra
- Ete as Lola
- Ile Alayo
- Crazy Grannies as Ewa
- Obsessions as Jane
- Romola Alakara as Romola
- My Home as Sade
- Mr Perfect as Joke
- Palava as Hajara
- Eri Ife as Eniola
- Destiny as Madam Mildred
- Gbege
- Afefeyeye as Kofoworola
- Brotherhood as Wumi Adetula
- Osato Aunty Pat
- Ololade
- The Trade as Victim's Mum
- Ada Omo Daddy as Older Motunrayo
- Aitokunrin as Radeke
- Rush Hour as Iya Ronke
- Beast of Two Worlds as Oyeyiola
- ''The Herd ''
Awards
Fashion and style
Mercy Aigbe is known for her unique style and dressing. At the 2016 Africa Magic [Viewers Choice Awards], Mercy Aigbe's dress earned her great applause from fashion stakeholders. The dress was commended for its unique design. In November 2014, Aigbe launched her clothing store, Mag Divas Boutique, in Lagos, then opened another outlet in Ibadan. She was awarded Fashion Entrepreneur of The Year at Links and Glitz World Awards.Personal life
In 2013, Aigbe married a Nigerian hotelier, Lanre Gentry, after the end of her first marriage, and has two children. 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. Mercy Aigbe acquired a multi-million naira mansion in 2018.In 2022, she married Kazim Adeoti, popularly known as Adekaz. In 2023, Mercy converted to Islam and changed her name to Hajiya Meena.