Mercy Aigbe Explained

Mercy Aigbe
Birth Name:Mercy Aigbe
Birth Date:1 January 1978
Birth Place:Edo State, Nigeria
Nationality:Nigerian
Citizenship:Nigerian
Alma Mater:University of Lagos
Parents:Pa Aigbe (father)
Abisola Grace Owodunni (mother)
Spouse:
    Children:2
    Yearsactive:2001 - present
    Known For:Yoruba Indigenous Movies

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

    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]

    Career

    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

    Awards

    YearAwardCategoryResultRef
    2015Yoruba Movie Personality of the year
    Links and Glitz World AwardsFashion Entrepreneur of The Year
    2017Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actress in a Lead role –Yoruba[20]
    2018Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Supporting Actress –Yoruba[21]
    2019Best of Nollywood Awards[22]
    2023Leadership award for youth and empowerment[23]

    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]

    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]

    See also

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Mercy Aigbe-Gentry, pretty passionate actress. 3 June 2015. Ayomide O. Tayo. 9 August 2015.
    2. News: 6 Hottest Asoebi Styles Of Mercy Aigbe. Ajomole Helen. Naij. 9 August 2015.
    3. Web site: Mercy Aigbe looks more beautiful without makeup.
    4. Web site: 29 January 2017. My mum and I : I bought car in school and lied to mum I won beauty pageant –Mercy Aigbe-Gentry. 13 April 2021. The Sun Nigeria.
    5. Web site: Okundia. Jennifer. 1 January 2021. Pictures: Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe hits 43. 13 April 2021. P.M. News.
    6. Web site: 2 December 2020. Who is Mercy Aigbe? Biography, Age, Career, Net worth, Awards, other Facts ⋆ NaijaHomeBased. 14 April 2021. NaijaHomeBased.
    7. Web site: Mercy Aigbe children . naija.ng.
    8. Web site: 21 August 2010. True, some of my colleagues are wayward, says Mercy Aigbe. 14 April 2021. Vanguard News.
    9. Web site: 29 November 2017. Mercy Aigbe, beautiful, talented actress. 14 April 2021. Pulse Nigeria.
    10. Web site: 'I'll never do anything to jeopardize my marriage' -Mercy Aigbe Encomium Magazine. 14 April 2021.
    11. Web site: Mercy Aigbe's drama school graduates first set of trained students . 4 August 2016 . Television Continental . 18 October 2018.
    12. Web site: Mercy Aigbe Starts Her Own Film School . Braimoh . Tobi . 17 July 2016 . 18 October 2018.
    13. Web site: 27 November 2014. See actress' behind-the-scenes photos from TVC. 15 April 2021. Pulse Nigeria.
    14. Web site: Mercy Aigbe speaks on her new endorsement deal Encomium Magazine. 15 April 2021.
    15. Web site: 26 July 2016. Mercy Aigbe signs new endorsement deal. 15 April 2021. Vanguard News.
    16. Web site: 28 October 2016. Nigerian actress Mercy Aigbe gentry lands another endorsement deal with a fitness company. 15 April 2021. Vanguard Allure.
    17. Web site: Peter. Adenuga. 22 March 2017. Mercy Aigbe Endorsed As BK Unique Hair Ambassador. 16 April 2021. Information Nigeria.
    18. Web site: Okundia. Jennifer. 27 September 2018. Mercy Aigbe Bags Another Brand Influencing Deal. 16 April 2021. P.M. News.
    19. Web site: The Nation Newspaper. 16 April 2021. Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics.
    20. Web site: 2017-11-23. BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award. 2021-10-07. Daily Trust. en.
    21. Web site: 2018-12-09. BON Awards 2018: Mercy Aigbe, Tana Adelana shine at 10th edition. 2019-12-23. Pulse Nigeria. en-US.
    22. Web site: Bada. Gbenga. 2019-12-15. BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition. 2021-10-10. Pulse Nigeria. en.
    23. Web site: Oluwayemi . Oluwapelumi . 2023-07-17 . Mercy Aigbe bags Eko Leadership Award . 2024-05-27 . PM News Nigeria.
    24. Web site: 6 times Mercy Aigbe wowed us on the red carpet . Ewulluh . Binyelum . 26 July 2016 . Nigeria Entertainment Today . 18 October 2018.
    25. Web site: Mercy Aigbe's Dress To The #AMVCA2016 Has Got Everyone Talking . StarGist . 18 October 2018.
    26. Web site: Fans react to This Day Style snub . Odumade . Omotolani . 22 March 2016 . Pulse . 18 October 2018.
    27. Web site: Actress launches fashion store . Banah . Namang . 11 December 2014 . Pulse . 18 October 2018.
    28. Web site: Mercy Aigbe Stays Winning As She Opens Boutique In Ibadan . 15 March 2018 . Fab Woman.
    29. Web site: [Photos] Actress Mercy Aigbe Wins 'Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year' Award ]. 9 January 2016 . Nigeria Bulletin . 18 October 2018.
    30. Web site: Mercy Aigbe Living Her Dreams. . . . 4 August 2018 . ThisDay . 18 October 2018.
    31. Web site: Tayo . Ayomide O. . 2015-05-11 . Actress opens up on why her first marriage crashed . 2024-07-08 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
    32. Web site: Find out how star actress keeps her marriage going . 14 July 2016 . Pulse.
    33. News: Mercy Aigbe Gentry Expecting Another Child For New Hubby. Information Nigeria. 9 August 2015.
    34. Web site: Mercy Aigbe-Gentry to Motherhood InStyle: 'Most Nigerian Men don't want their Wives to Outshine Them. Bella Naija. 6 March 2015. Adesola Ade-Unuigbe. 9 August 2015.
    35. Web site: 2022-07-11 . Mercy Aigbe prays for daughter as she turns 21 . 2022-07-18 . Vanguard News . en-GB.
    36. Web site: Actress marks 1 year since she encountered domestic violence in failed marriage . 16 February 2018 . Pulse.
    37. Web site: Mercy Aigbe Joins Campaign Against Domestic Violence . 29 June 2017 . Channels TV.
    38. Web site: Mercy Aigbe and ex-husband Lanre Gentry blast each other on Father's Day . 21 June 2021 . HotNaija.
    39. Web site: Actress Mercy Aigbe buys multi-million naira house for herself and her kids. 19 June 2018.
    40. Web site: 2022-01-24 . Mercy Aigbe ignores critics, flaunts wedding photos with hearthrob . 2022-03-30 . en-GB.
    41. Web site: Acho . Affa . 2023-12-10 . Why I Converted To Islam – Mercy Aigbe . 2024-07-08 . en-US.

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