African Celebrities: Mercy Johnson

Friday, 19 July 2013

Mercy Johnson

Mercy Johnson is a Nigerian actress. She made her acting debut in the movie, "The maid" in which she played the role of a possessed house help. Mercy comes from a family of seven children. She got married to Prince Odianosen Okojie at Christ Embassy Church, Oregun, Ikeja in Nigeria on 27th August, 2011. She is the mother of a baby girl called Purity who was born on 30th December, 2012 in the United States of America.

Mercy has won several awards including African Film Award for best supporting actress in 2009 and the best actress at Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards in 2013.

Mercy Johnson do lots of charity. She is the founder of The Mercy Johnson Foundation for children and widows. She makes donations, gives out school materials to students and distribute drugs and medical equipments in hospitals.

Her Twitter handle is @realmercyj

Mercy Johnson

Mercy Johnson and her husband Prince Odianosen Okojie, August 2011.

Mercy Johnson with a Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson

Mercy Johnson and her husband Prince Odianosen Okojie on their traditional wedding.

Mercy with Odi's parents

Mercy Johnson's parents

Mercy with her husband

Mercy Johnson and her Husband Prince Odianosen Okojie with their baby girl Purity

Mercy Johnson and her daughter Purity

Mercy Johnson

Mercy Johnson and her co-star Mike Ezeruonye and her baby Purity.

Mercy Johnson and her daughter Purity

The gift Mercy Johnson's husband Prince Odianosen Okojie gave her when she got back to Nigeria from US after giving birth to her daughter Purity. The brand new car gift spots a customized number plate with an endorsement of the name "ODI WIFE".