Mercy Johnson Okojie Biography
Mercy Johnson Okojie is a Nigerian actress who is well talented and play any movie role in many Nigerian films she has featured in acting. She is surrounded by all types of critics, not only in her movies but also in her real life. She was first known when she acted in the movie, The Maid as she acted as a possessed Nanny. From that, she has been acting in many movies and attracting many movie producers.
Early Birth and Family
Johnson was born on the 28th of May, 1984, in Lagos, Nigeria. She is currently 36 years old, thus celebrates her ceremonious birthday with her family and friends on the 28th of May every year.
Mercy Johnson family (Parents and siblings)
Mercy was born to a former naval officer, Daniel Johnson, and mother, Elizabeth Johnson. She was born in Ekene, Kogi state, and grew up in various barracks with her father. She moved to different barracks with her military father within Nigeria. Mercy is the fourth child in a family of 7 children and has three older sisters and three younger brothers. She holds a Nigerian Nationality and citizenship and is of the black race. Mercy Johnson underwent a harsh life in her childhood, which led to her current success.
Mercy Johnson Height and weight
Mercy Johnson is one of the beautiful actresses of Nigeria. She is endowed with a good looking body and appears taller. Mercy has body measurements of 32-28-30, breast size of 32 inches, waist of 28 inches, and hip size of 30 inches. She has a height of 1.73m and weighs 83Kg. Mercy is lovely and attractive to most of her male fans. Her shiny black eyes, black hair, and black skin make her a African queen.
Mercy Johnson’s marriage
Mercy Johnson is married to Prince Odianosen Okojie since 2011. Their ceremonious wedding was held at Christ Embassy in Oregun, Ikeja. The wedding ceremony came after their traditional marriage ceremony, which took place on the 26th of August at Iyana Iba in Lagos. Many people attended her wedding ceremony, including her friends, family members, Nollywood actors, and top government officials. Her bridesmaid was a Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson.
Mercy Johnson Children
Mercy’s marriage to Odianosen was blessed with three children: Purity Okojie, Henry Okojie, and Angel Okojie. Before their marriage, Odianosen had earlier married his first wife and had two children, but the marriage did not work.
Mercy Johnson salary
Mercy has been in the Nollywood industry for over two decades now. There is no doubt that the onscreen goddess makes a good fortune from her acting career. We did not find the exact salary for a movie role for Mercy. We are keeping a tab on her salary, and we shall update this section once we get information.
Mercy Johnsons Net Worth
Mercy has acquired a lot of wealth from her acting and business career. Her net worth is estimated to be $5.8 in 2020, comprising assets, earning, and invested shares. She is one of the richest Nigerian actors.
Mercy Johnson Wiki/Facts
- Full name: Mercy Johnson Okojie
- Famous as: Mercy Johnson
- Gender: Female
- Age:36 years
- Date of Birth: 28th of May, 1984
- Place of Birth: Lagos, Nigeria
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Citizenship: Nigerian
- Race: Black
- Body Measurements: 32-28-30
- Height: 1.73m
- Weight: 83Kg
- Eye Color: Black
- Skin Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
- Religion: Not Known
- Father: Daniel Johnson
- Mother: Elizabeth Johnson
- Siblings: Six
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Prince Odianosen Okojie
- Children: Three, Purity Okojie, Henry Okojie, and Angel Okojie
- Education: Nigerian Navy Primary
- Profession: Not Known
- Occupation: Nollywood actress
- Salary: Under Review
- Net Worth: $5.8
Mercy Johnson’s Education
She commenced her primary education in Calabar Primary School. Later on, her father was transferred to Lagos, so she also shared her studies to Nigerian Navy Primary. Mercy then joined to Rivers State Secondary to pursue her secondary education. She subsequently dropped out of school for financial reasons as her family was unable to raise the school fees for her studies. During her drop out, she spent most of her time hawking drinking water and foodstuffs. She has also served as a house helping order to make some little money for her daily needs. In the course of the time, after failing her university entrance exam, she decided to start acting, her first film being The Maid.
Mercy Johnson’s Career Life
After failing her university entrance exam, Mercy Johnson contacted a friend to help her get into the acting industry. She entered her career in the year 2004, where she acted in her first movie, The Maid, where she played the role of the possessed maid. During that year, she performed in three more films, thereby gaining popularity. She subsequently featured in other films such as War in the Palace, Hustler, and Baby Oku in America, thereby receiving an award in 2009 during an African Movie Award ceremony. Up to now, Mercy Johnson has featured in over 150 movies, making her the most powerful and favorite actor. Besides her career, she involves herself in charity work, where she helps and supports poor widows. For instance, on 23rd of December, 2013 she donated supportive materials such as foodstuffs, blankets to the widows in Uromi, her husband’s hometown
Mercy Johnson Movies/Filmography
Mercy Johnson has been featured in over 150 movies in the course of her acting career. Some of her famous selected movies include the following.
- The Maid
- Into Temptations
- Women in Power
- House Party
- Lost to Lust
- Kill the Bride
- Under the Sky
- Under Control
- Thanksgiving
- Blood on the Throne
- Dear Mama
- Painful World
- One Bullet
- Oath of a Priest
- Endless Night
- Emotional Blunder
- Wealth Aside
- Twist of Fate
- The Scorpion God
- Take me Home
- Look into my Eyes
- Sunny my Son
- My Beloved Son
- She is My Sister
- Power of Justice
- The Injustice
- Keziah
- War in the Palace
- Hustler
- Baby Oku in America
Mercy Johnson’s Awards
AS a hardworking and well-talented actor, she has won many acting awards in her name. Mercy Johnson has won the best actress for the movie ‘Dumebi,’ The Dirty Girl at the African Magic Viewer’s Choice Award of 2013, which took place on the 9th of March at the Eko Hotel. She also received Nollywood Movies Awards for the best leading actress in the years 2012 and 1014.
Mercy Johnson’s Ban
Mercy Johnson was banned some days by her employers because she was being expensive and in high demand. She and other Nollywood actors such as Emeka Ike, Omotola Jalade, Ramsey Nouah, Nkem Owoh, Stella Damascus, Genevieve Nnaji, Richard Mofe, and Jim Lyke were banned from acting for high pay demands. Afterward, actress Mercy apologized to the marketers for the inconveniences she and her colleagues created, thereby allowing them back to Nollywood Movie Industry.
Political Life
She has been nominated as the Senior Special Assistant to the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to act on entertainment, arts and culture. She was appointed along with 53 other senior special assistants in their respective offices.
Mercy Johnson social media
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- Website
Frequently asked questions about Mercy Johnson
Who is Mercy Johnson?
Mercy Johnson is a Nigerian actress who is well talented and taking part in many Nigerian films. She was first known when she acted in the movie, The Maid as she acted as a possessed Nanny.
How old is Mercy Johnson?
Johnson was born on the 28th of May, 1984, in Lagos, Nigeria. She is currently 36 years old as of 2020.
How tall is Mercy Johnson?
Mercy has body measurements of 32-28-30 with a body height of 1.73m and weighs 83Kg.
Is Mercy Johnson Married or single?
Mercy Johnson is married to Prince Odianosen Okojie in 2011, in a colorful wedding ceremony attended by diverse dignitaries. Her best maiden was a famous Ghallywood actress Yvonne Nelson.
Who is Mercy Johnson’s child?
Mercy Johnson has three children named Purity Okojie, Henry Okojie, and Angel Okojie.
How much does Mercy Johnson earn?
From our research, we did not find the exact salary for a movie role for Mercy. We are keeping a tab on her salary, and we shall update this section once we get information.
How much is Mercy Johnson’s net Worth?
Mercy’s net Worth is estimated to be $5.8 in 2020, comprising of assets, earnings, and invested shares. She is one of the richest Nigerian actors.
Is Mercy Johnson dead or alive?
Mercy is still alive and in good health conditions. There is no information linking her to death threats of sickness as of 2020.
Where does Mercy Jonson live?
Mercy has kept a low-profile house address due to security reasons. There is no information on her residential address and house pictures. We are keeping a tab, and we shall update this section once the details are available.
Where is Mercy Johnson now?
Mercy Johnson is still active in Nollywood movie acting. She has not indicated any interest in quitting a movie acting career.
References
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