Mercy Aigbe

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

Mercy Aigbe
Born
Mercy Aigbe

(1978-01-01) 1 January 1978
Edo State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigerian
Occupation
  • Actress
  • model
  • filmmaker
  • producer
  • director
Years active2001–present
Spouse(s)Lanre Gentry (sep. 2017)
Children2
Parent(s)Pa Aigbe (father)
Abisola Grace Owodunni (mother)
Websitemercyaigbegentry.com

Early life

She was born on 1 January 1978 in Edo State.[3] She hails from Benin city which is the capital of Edo State. She is the second child in a family of five. She attended Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School Ikeja, Lagos. She is also an alumnus of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State, where she received her OND in Financial Studies and then The University of Lagos for a degree in Theater Arts.[4]

Career

She earned a degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Lagos in 2001, and joined the industry fully in 2006. She founded "Mercy Aigbe Gentry School of Drama" in 2016.[5][6]

Filmography
  • Satanic
  • Afefe Ife (2008)
  • Okanjua (2008)
  • Atunida Leyi (2009)
  • Igberaga (2009)
  • Ihamo (2009)
  • Ìpèsè (2009)
  • Iró funfun (2009)
  • Mafisere (2009)
  • Oju ife (2009)
  • Omoge Osas (2012)
  • Ile Oko Mii (2014)
  • Victims (2015)
  • The Screenplay (2017)
  • Little Drops of Happy (2017)
  • 200 Million (2018)
  • Second Acts (2018)
  • Lagos Real Fake Life (2018)

Awards and honours
  • She won the Best Actress in Yoruba award at the City People Awards held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
  • Best Indigenous Language (Yoruba) (2014)
  • Best Actress in a supporting Role (Yoruba) (2010)
  • Best Actress in an Indigenous Movie Nomination (non-English speaking language) (2012)
  • City People Entertainment Yoruba Movie Personality of the year (2015)
  • Fashion Entrepreneur of The Year Awarded by Links and Glitz World Awards (2015)

Fashion and style

Mercy Aigbe is known for her unique style and dressing.[7] At the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Mercy Aigbe's dress earned her great applause from fashion stakeholders, and she trended on social media even after ceremony.[8] The dress was commended for its unique design.[9] In November 2014, Aigbe launched her clothing store, Mag Divas Boutique in Lagos, then opened another outlet in Ibadan.[10][11] She was awarded Fashion Entrepreneur of The Year at Links and Glitz World Awards.[12][13]

Personal life

In 2013, Mercy Aigbe married a Nigerian hotelier, Lanre Gentry, and has two children (Juwon Gentry and Michelle Aigbe)[14] and three stepdaughters.[15][16][17] In 2017, she shared photos of herself after allegedly being assaulted by her husband. She consequently separated from her husband due to claims of domestic violence, and started a campaign against it.[18][19] Mercy Aigbe acquired a multi-million naira new mansion in 2018.[20]

Take On Social Media Life

On October 8,2020, She passed her comment on social media life saying"Don’t Be Fooled, You’re Doing Better Than Most People You See On Social Media"[21]

References
  1. Ayomide O. Tayo (3 June 2015). "Mercy Aigbe-Gentry, pretty passionate actress". Retrieved 9 August 2015.
  2. Ajomole Helen. "6 Hottest Asoebi Styles Of Mercy Aigbe". Naij. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
  3. "Mercy Aigbe looks more beautiful without makeup".
  4. "Mercy Aigbe children". naija.ng.
  5. "Mercy Aigbe's drama school graduates first set of trained students". Television Continental. 4 August 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
  6. Braimoh, Tobi (17 July 2016). "Mercy Aigbe Starts Her Own Film School". Retrieved 18 October 2018.
  7. Ewulluh, Binyelum (26 July 2016). "6 times Mercy Aigbe wowed us on the red carpet". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
  8. "Mercy Aigbe's Dress To The #AMVCA2016 Has Got Everyone Talking". StarGist. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
  9. Odumade, Omotolani (22 March 2016). "Fans react to This Day Style snub". Pulse. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
  10. Banah, Namang (11 December 2014). "Actress launches fashion store". Pulse. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
  11. "Mercy Aigbe Stays Winning As She Opens Boutique In Ibadan". Fab Woman. 15 March 2018.
  12. "[Photos] Actress Mercy Aigbe Wins 'Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year' Award". Nigeria Bulletin. 9 January 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
  13. "Mercy Aigbe Living Her Dreams. . ". ThisDay. 4 August 2018. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
  14. Juwon and Michelle ,
  15. "Find out how star actress keeps her marriage going". Pulse. 14 July 2016.
  16. "Mercy Aigbe Gentry Expecting Another Child For New Hubby". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
  17. Adesola Ade-Unuigbe (6 March 2015). "Mercy Aigbe-Gentry to Motherhood InStyle: 'Most Nigerian Men don't want their Wives to Outshine Them". Bella Naija. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
  18. "Actress marks 1 year since she encountered domestic violence in failed marriage". Pulse. 16 February 2018.
  19. "Mercy Aigbe Joins Campaign Against Domestic Violence". Channels TV. 29 June 2017.
  20. http://www.informationng.com/2018/06/actress-mercy-aigbe-buys-multi-million-naira-house-for-herself-and-her-kids.html
  21. "Don't Be Fooled, You're Doing Better Than Most People You See On Social Media – Mercy Aigbe". The African Media. 8 October 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
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