Mercy Johnson Biography and other facts about her

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Mercy Johnson Biography and other facts about her

Mercy Johnson Okojie born 28 August 1984 is a Nigerian actress, film director and film producer. She hails from Okene In Kogi State, located in the middle belt region of Nigeria. Born in Lagos State to a former naval officer, Daniel Johnson and his wife Elizabeth, she is the fourth child in the family of seven. She started her primary education in Calabar, Cross River State, south-south Nigeria. Her father, being a naval officer, was later transferred to Lagos State, where she continued her education at the Nigerian Navy Primary School. She went to Rivers State Secondary School for her secondary education, in addition to the Nigerian Navy Secondary School in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.

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She married Prince Odianosen Okojie on 27 August 2011. He represents Esan North East/Southeast Federal Constituency of Edo State in the House of Representatives.

Acting Career

Right after her secondary education, she auditioned for a role in The Maid and subsequently acted in other movies such as Hustlers, Baby Oku in America, War in the Palace. In 2009, shewon 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 the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for her role in the comedy movie Dumebi the Dirty Girl. In December 2011, she was listed as Google's most searched Nigerian celebrity, a position she also held in 2012. She is the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Yahaya Bello On entertainment, arts and culture. The post took effect on 1 April2017.

Mercy Johnson Okojie has acted in more than 100 movies since joining the industry and continues towork as a producer, director and actress.

Movies Mercy Johnson has acted

Below are some of the movies she has acted, since she joined Nollywood.

The Maid

Into Temptation

House Party

Women in Power

Lost to Lust

Kill the Bride

Under the Sky

Under Control

Thanksgiving

As a  big female celebrity she has been awarded a good number of endorsements.