Mercy Asiedu Explained

Mercy Asiedu
Birth Date:9th of May, 1971
Children:3
Known For:Concert party, Asoreba, Obi Yaa, Old Soldier
Citizenship:Ghanaian
Nationality:Ghanaian
Spouse:Nana Agyemang Badu Duah

Mercy Asiedu (born 9 May 1971)[1] is a Ghanaian veteran actress who has contributed to the growth of the movie industry.[2] [3] She is known for the role she played in Concert Party and Asoreba.[4] [5] She is also known as being one of the popular Kumawood actresses starring in several roles in the 2000s.[6]

Career

She began acting when she was a teenager, as part of the Kristo Asafor Concert Party group. She is known for the controversial roles she has played in movies.[7] She has acted in several Kumawood movies, movies from Kumasi produced in the local dialect of the Akans, Twi.[8] [9] She has been in movies with Agya Koo, Lil Win, Kwaku Manu, Aboagye Brenya to mention a few.[10]

Personal life

On 2 April 2017, she married Nana Agyemang Badu Duah, a Chief of Kunsu in the Ahafo Ano South District in the Ashanti Region.[11] [12] She has three children, two sons and a daughter.[13] [14]

Politics

In September 2016, she endorsed the Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.[15] In July 2016, she came out to say that she would curse anyone who made claims that she had collected money to campaign for the then ruling National Democratic Congress.[16]

Filmography

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Abedu-Kennedy. Dorcas. 2020-07-11. 10 photos of Mercy Asiedu that show that age is just a number. 2021-04-14. Adomonline.com. en-US.
  2. Book: Serwaa, Adwoa. Graphic Showbiz: Issue 946 November 20-23, 2014. 2014-11-20. Graphic Communications Group. en.
  3. Book: Dadson, Nanabanyin. Graphic Showbiz: Issue 656 January 6-12 2011. 2011-01-06. Graphic Communications Group. en.
  4. Web site: Asumadu. 2016-05-10. Mercy Asiedu celebrates birthday as a Queen. 2021-04-14. News Ghana. en-US.
  5. Web site: Owusu-Amoah. Gifty. 22 June 2019. New season of Concert Party starts June 23,2019. 14 April 2021. Graphic Online.
  6. Web site: Mercy Asiedu, Other Kumawood Actors Clash On United Showbiz With Nana Ama McBrown. 2021-04-14. Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news.
  7. Web site: 2020-10-24. Mercy Asiedu welcomes first child with husband after 3 years of marriage. 2020-11-22. www.ghanaweb.com. en.
  8. Web site: 2016-07-12. Kumkum Bhagya not a threat to Kumawood - Mercy Asiedu. 2021-04-14. GhanaWeb. en.
  9. Web site: 2016-06-18. Lilwin, Mercy Asiedu and others star in new movie 'Yi Wani'. 2021-04-14. GhanaWeb. en.
  10. Web site: Arthur. Erica Nana. Kumawood Actor Agya Brenya reported dead — Starr Fm. 2021-10-02. en-US.
  11. Web site: Mensah. Jeffrey. 2021-02-16. Mercy Asiedu flaunts handsome husband in loved-up photo; McBrown, Awuni shout. 2021-04-14. Yen.com.gh - Ghana news.. en.
  12. Web site: 2021-04-03. Photo: Mercy Asiedu and hubby celebrate 4th wedding anniversary. 2021-04-14. Pulse Ghana. en.
  13. Web site: 2020-03-11. Mercy Asiedu flaunts her adorable son on social media for the first time. 2021-04-14. The Independent Ghana. en-GB.
  14. Web site: Mensah. Jeffrey. 2020-07-09. Photos of Kumawood actress Mercy Asiedu's only daughter pop up. 2021-04-14. Yen.com.gh - Ghana news.. en.
  15. Web site: 2016-09-29. Kumawood's Mercy Asiedu endorses Nana Addo. 2021-04-14. GhanaWeb. en.
  16. Web site: 2016-06-14. I'll curse anyone who says I'm for NDC – Mercy Asiedu. 2021-04-14. GhanaWeb. en.

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