Mercy Johnson-Okojie became one of Nollywood’s most bankable actresses in the late 2000s with fiery roles, then proved her comic timing and range. She is also a producer, a mother of four and a former government aide.
Quick facts
| Full name | Mercy Ozioma Johnson-Okojie |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 August 1984, Lagos (from Okene, Kogi State) |
| Education | Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Port Harcourt |
| Started | 2004, with The Maid |
| Known for | Hustlers, War in the Palace, Dumebi the Dirty Girl, The Legend of Inikpi, Battle on Buka Street |
| Awards | AMAA Best Supporting Actress (2009); AMVCA Best Actress in a Comedy (2013) |
| Spouse | Prince Odianosen Okojie (married 2011); four children |
Breakthrough
Mercy auditioned for The Maid in 2004 and quickly became a star. Films like Hustlers, Baby Oku in America and War in the Palace made her one of the most in-demand faces in Nollywood, known for strong, fearless characters and action-packed roles.
Range
She won the AMAA Best Supporting Actress award for Live to Remember (2009) and the AMVCA Best Actress in a Comedy for Dumebi the Dirty Girl (2013). As a producer, she made The Legend of Inikpi (2020), based on a Kogi legend, and she starred in the box-office hit Battle on Buka Street (2022).
Public service
From 2017 she served as Senior Special Assistant on entertainment, arts and culture to the Kogi State governor.
Family
She married Prince Odianosen Okojie in 2011, and they have four children. She often shares family moments with fans online.
