Mercy Johnson Biography: Movies, Children, Net Worth, Husband, Age, House, Tribe, Family, Wedding Pictures, Twin Sister, Wikipedia | TheCityCeleb (2024)

Biography

Princess Mercy Johnson Ozioma Okojie (born 28 August 1984) is one of the names in the Nollywood industry when you talk of versatility.

She is a renowned Nigerian actress, TV personality and businesswoman.

Since her debut in the movies industry, every role taken by her makes you feel like she is still in her prime.

Mercy Johnson‘s performances on both local and international screens are second to none.

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Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:	Princess Mercy Johnson Ozioma Okojie
Stage Name:	Mercy Johnson
Born:	28 August 1984 (age 39 years old)
Place of Birth:	Lagos, Nigeria
State Of Origin:	Kogi State
Nationality:	Nigerian
Height:	1.6 m
Parents:	Elizabeth Johnson, Daniel Johnson
Siblings:	6
Husband • Spouse:	Prince Odianosen Okojie (m. 2011)
Boyfriend • Partner:	N/A
Children:	Purity Ozioma Okojie, Divine-Mercy Ehinomen Okojie, Henry Ozioma Okojie, Angel Onosetale Okojie
Occupation:	Actress • TV Personality
Net Worth:	US$5.8 million

Early Life & Education

Mercy Johnson Okojie hails fromOkeneinKogiState. Her tribe is of the Okene of Kogi, Nigeria.

On the 28thof August 1984, inLagos State, she was born to a formernaval officer, Mr Daniel Johnson and Mrs Elizabeth Johnson.

She is the fourth child in a family of seven. She started her primary education inCalabar, Cross River State. Being a naval officer, her father was later transferred toLagos State,where she continued her education at a Nigerian Navy Primary School.

Mercy Johnsonwent to a Rivers State Secondary School for her secondary education in addition to the Nigerian Navy Secondary School inPort Harcourt, Rivers State.

Career

After her secondary education, Mercy Johnson auditioned for a role inThe Maidand subsequently acted in other movies such asHustlers,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”and Best Actress award at the2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awardsfor her role in the comedy movieDumebi the Dirty Girl.

In December 2011, she was listed asGoogle’s most searched Nigerian celebrity, which she also held in 2012.She is the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Kogi state governor on entertainment, arts and culture. This post took effect from 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.

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.

However, the ban was lifted by marketers/producers on 9 March 2014, following an apology from the actress.

She made her debut as a film producer withThe Legend of Inikpi.

Personal Life

Mercy Johnson married Prince Odianosen Okojie on 27 August 2011.

They have four children, three daughters and a son, namely Purity Ozioma Okojie the firstborn, Divine-Mercy Ehinomen Okojie the second born, Henry Ozioma Okojie the third born and the last born Angel Onosetale Okojie.

Endorsem*nts

In October 2019, Mercy Johnson signed an endorsem*nt deal with Chi Limited’s Prime brand, Hollandia Evap Milk.

She also became a brand ambassador for Pennek Nigeria Limited, a real estate investment company based inLagos.

The actress’s kids also bagged a new brand ambassadorial deal with skincare and cosmetic brand for children, Zandas Kiddies and Fragrance.

Awards & Nominations

• Best actress in a supporting role at the 5thAfrica Movie Academy Awards 2009.
• Won best supporting actress at the “Best of Nollywood Awards” 2009.
• Ranked as Google’s most searched Nollywood celebrity 2011.
• Nollywood movies Awards recognised her as the “Best Actress in a Leading Role” 2012.
• Google’s most searched Nollywood celebrity 2012.
• Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (AMVCA) awarded her the “Best Actress in Comedy” 2013.
• Popular Choice Female at the Nollywood Movies Awards 2014.
• Actress of the year at the Eloy Awards 2018.

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.

• The maid
• Into Temptation
• House Party
• Into Temptation
• Lost to Lust
• Kill the bride
• Under the sky
• Under control
• Thanksgiving
• Sweet mama
• Dear mama
• Payday
• Painful world
• One bullet
• Oath of a priest
• Last kiss
• Married to the enemy
• Endless night
• Emotional blunder
• 19 Macaulay Street
• Wealth aside
• Twist of Fate
• The Scorpion God
• The Last Tradition
• Take Me Home
• Look Into My Eyes
• Sunny My Son
• My Beloved Son
• She is my sister
• Power of Justice
• Kolomental
• Keziah
• Genevieve
• Evil Agenda
• Desperate Agenda
• Crisis in Paradise
• Breathe of Anger
• Area Mama
• Tiger King
• The Gods are wise
• Temple of Justice
• Tell me why
• Soul Of A Maiden
• Strength to strength
• Sin no more
• Kiss my pain
• Live to remember
• Don’t Wanna Be a Player
• Forest of promises
• Don’t Wanna Be a Player
• Cooperate maid
• Act of Faith
• Tears of hope
• Royal tears
• Guilty Pleasure
• Sound of pain
• Sexy Girls
• Heat of the Moment
• Entanglement
• Clash of Twins
• A weeping soul
• Beyond desire
• A Cry for Justice
• White Chapel
• Where Money Sleep
• The seekers
• Weeping soul
• The code
• Secret code
• Thanks for Coming
• Gallant Babes
• Mirror of Life
• End of mirror life
• Jewels of the Sun
• Heart of a Tiger
• Heart of a Widow
• Painful Victory
• World of the mind
• My world
• Mercy the Bus Driver
• Sins of the past
• Heart of a saint
• Hand of Fate
• Brave mind
• Deep Water
• The enemy I see
• Power of a kiss
• Baby Oku in America
• HustlersBloody Ring
• Thy will be done
• Light Will Come
• 16th Anniversary
• Seven & A Half Dates
• Mmasi: The Arrogant Preacher
• A Naija Christmas

Net Worth

Mercy Johnson‘s net worth is estimated at US$5.8 million. She is one of the richest actresses in Nigeria.

Social Media

• Facebook: Mercy Johnson Okojie
• Twitter: @realmercy
• Instagram: @mercyjohnsonokojie
• IMDb: Mercy Johnson Okojie