{{short description|Nigerian actress, director and businesswoman (born 1978)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2021}} {{Infobox person | name = Mercy Aigbe | image = | image_size = | alt = | caption = | birth_name = Mercy Aigbe | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1978|01|01|df=yes}} | birth_place = Edo State, Nigeria | other_names = | citizenship = Nigerian | alma_mater = University of Lagos | occupation = {{flatlist| *Actress *model *filmmaker *producer *director }} | father = Pa Aigbe | mother = Abisola Grace Owodunni | relatives = | spouse = {{plainlist| * {{marriage|Kazim Adeoti|2022}} }} | children = 2 | years_active = 2001–present | known_for = Yoruba Indigenous Movies | awards = | website = {{URL|mercyaigbegentry.com}} }}
'''Mercy Aigbe''' {{Pronunciation|Yo-Mercy Aigbe.ogg|Listen|(|help=no}} (born 1 January 1978) is a Nigerian actress, director, fashionista and businesswoman. She is best known for her Yoruba language movies.<ref name=pulse>{{cite web|url=http://pulse.ng/celebrities/womancrushwednesday-mercy-aigbe-gentry-pretty-passionate-actress-id3824320.html|title=Mercy Aigbe-Gentry, pretty passionate actress|date=3 June 2015|author=Ayomide O. Tayo|accessdate=9 August 2015|archive-date=25 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625023508/http://pulse.ng/celebrities/womancrushwednesday-mercy-aigbe-gentry-pretty-passionate-actress-id3824320.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.naij.com/463296-6-hottest-asoebi-styles-of-mercy-aigbe.html|title=6 Hottest Asoebi Styles Of Mercy Aigbe|author=Ajomole Helen|publisher=Naij|accessdate=9 August 2015|archive-date=21 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821082308/https://www.naij.com/463296-6-hottest-asoebi-styles-of-mercy-aigbe.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Early life== Mercy Aigbe was born on 1 January 1978 in Edo State<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nigeriafilms.com/style/122-beauty/50709-mercy-aigbe-looks-more-beautiful-without-makeup-photos|title=Mercy Aigbe looks more beautiful without makeup|access-date=21 March 2019|archive-date=22 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122125509/https://www.nigeriafilms.com/style/122-beauty/50709-mercy-aigbe-looks-more-beautiful-without-makeup-photos|url-status=live}}</ref> to Pa Aigbe and Mrs. Abisola Grace Owodunni.<ref>{{Cite news|date=29 January 2017|title=My mum and I : I bought car in school and lied to mum I won beauty pageant –Mercy Aigbe-Gentry|url=https://www.sunnewsonline.com/my-mum-and-i-i-bought-car-in-school-and-lied-to-mum-i-won-beauty-pageant-mercy-aigbe-gentry/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=13 April 2021|newspaper=The Sun}}</ref> She hails from Benin city which is the capital of Edo State. She is the second child in a family of five.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Okundia|first=Jennifer|date=1 January 2021|title=Pictures: Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe hits 43|url=https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2021/01/01/pictures-nollywood-actress-mercy-aigbe-hits-43/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=13 April 2021|newspaper=P.M. News}}</ref> She had her primary education at St. Francis primary school and attended Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School Ikeja, Lagos State.<ref>{{cite web|date=2 December 2020|title=Who is Mercy Aigbe? Biography, Age, Career, Net worth, Awards, other Facts ⋆ NaijaHomeBased|url=https://www.naijahomebased.com/who-is-mercy-aigbe-biography-age-career-net-worth-awards-other-facts/|access-date=14 April 2021|website=NaijaHomeBased|archive-date=14 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414212748/https://www.naijahomebased.com/who-is-mercy-aigbe-biography-age-career-net-worth-awards-other-facts/|url-status=dead}}</ref> She is also an alumnus of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State, where she received her OND in Financial Studies. In 2001, Mercy Aigbe graduated from University of Lagos with a degree in Theater Arts.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.naija.ng/1163683-mercy-aigbe-children.html#1163683 |title=Mercy Aigbe children |website=naija.ng}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=21 August 2010|title=True, some of my colleagues are wayward, says Mercy Aigbe|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2010/08/ture-some-of-my-colleagues-are-wayward-says-mercy-aigbe/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=14 April 2021|newspaper=Vanguard|archive-date=16 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416025019/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2010/08/ture-some-of-my-colleagues-are-wayward-says-mercy-aigbe/|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Career== Mercy Aigbe kicked off her acting career by starring in some soap operas, including the popular TV drama series "Papa Ajasco."<ref>{{Cite news|date=29 November 2017|title=Mercy Aigbe, beautiful, talented actress|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/womancrushwednesday-mercy-aigbe-beautiful-talented-actress/he22cr2|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302210836/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/womancrushwednesday-mercy-aigbe-beautiful-talented-actress/he22cr2|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 March 2021|access-date=14 April 2021|newspaper=Pulse Nigeria}}</ref> Professionally, Mercy joined the Nollywood industry fully in 2006 and acted in the movie that brought her into the limelight 'Ara,' a movie produced by Remi Olupo in Ibadan, Oyo State.<ref>{{cite web|title='I'll never do anything to jeopardize my marriage' -Mercy Aigbe {{!}} Encomium Magazine|url=https://encomium.ng/ill-never-do-anything-to-jeopardize-my-marriage-mercy-aigbe/|access-date=14 April 2021}}</ref> She founded "Mercy Aigbe Gentry School of Drama" in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.tvcontinental.tv/2016/08/04/mercy-aigbes-drama-school-graduates-first-set-trained-students/ |title=Mercy Aigbe's drama school graduates first set of trained students |date=4 August 2016 |website=Television Continental |access-date=18 October 2018 |archive-date=18 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191018155132/https://www.tvcontinental.tv/2016/08/04/mercy-aigbes-drama-school-graduates-first-set-trained-students/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.36ng.ng/2016/07/17/mercy-aigbe-starts-film-school/ |title=Mercy Aigbe Starts Her Own Film School |last=Braimoh |first=Tobi |date=17 July 2016 |access-date=18 October 2018 |archive-date=22 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122124929/https://www.36ng.ng/2016/07/17/mercy-aigbe-starts-film-school/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2026, Mercy Aigbe starred in the romantic drama ''Everything Is New Again'', which premiered worldwide on 28 January and began screening in Nigerian and West African cinemas, drawing attention for its bold storytelling and Aigbe's compelling lead performance.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Mercy Aigbe stars in romantic new drama |url=https://thesun.ng/mercy-aigbe-stars-in-romantic-new-drama/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|newspaper=The Sun|date=1 February 2026 |access-date=8 February 2026}}</ref>
===Endorsement===
In November 2014, Mercy Aigbe was made the brand ambassador for Elephant Gold Rice.<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 November 2014|title=See actress' behind-the-scenes photos from TVC|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/mercy-aigbe-see-actress-behind-the-scenes-photos-from-tvc/rmwvjf0|access-date=15 April 2021|newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|archive-date=15 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415232313/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/mercy-aigbe-see-actress-behind-the-scenes-photos-from-tvc/rmwvjf0|url-status=dead}}</ref> Mercy Aigbe signed a one-year deal to be the brand ambassador for Prestige Cosmetic in June 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mercy Aigbe speaks on her new endorsement deal {{!}} Encomium Magazine|url=https://encomium.ng/mercy-aigbe-speaks-on-her-new-endorsement-deal/|access-date=15 April 2021|archive-date=15 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415233252/https://encomium.ng/mercy-aigbe-speaks-on-her-new-endorsement-deal/|url-status=live}}</ref> In July 2016, Mercy signed an endorsement deal with Edalaf Brother Limited, an IT solution company.<ref>{{Cite news|date=26 July 2016|title=Mercy Aigbe signs new endorsement deal|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/mercy-aigbe-signs-new-endorsement-deal/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=15 April 2021|newspaper=Vanguard|archive-date=15 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415234306/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/mercy-aigbe-signs-new-endorsement-deal/|url-status=live}}</ref> She was made an ambassador for a fitness company called "Shape you," the company that produces Slimming Coffee in October 2016.<ref>{{Cite news|date=28 October 2016|title=Nigerian actress Mercy Aigbe gentry lands another endorsement deal with a fitness company|url=https://allure.vanguardngr.com/2016/10/nigerian-actress-mercy-aigbe-gentry-lands-another-endorsement-deal-fitness-company/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=15 April 2021|newspaper=Vanguard|archive-date=15 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415235405/https://allure.vanguardngr.com/2016/10/nigerian-actress-mercy-aigbe-gentry-lands-another-endorsement-deal-fitness-company/|url-status=live}}</ref> Mercy Aigbe, in March 2017, was made the brand ambassador for BK hair.<ref>{{cite web|last=Peter|first=Adenuga|date=22 March 2017|title=Mercy Aigbe Endorsed As BK Unique Hair Ambassador|url=https://www.informationng.com/2017/03/mercy-aigbe-endorsed-bk-unique-hair-ambassador.html|access-date=16 April 2021|website=Information Nigeria|archive-date=16 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416000337/https://www.informationng.com/2017/03/mercy-aigbe-endorsed-bk-unique-hair-ambassador.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2018, She was made the brand ambassador for "Naija Taxi Services", a company that deals with transportation of people.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Okundia|first=Jennifer|date=27 September 2018|title=Mercy Aigbe Bags Another Brand Influencing Deal|url=https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2018/09/27/mercy-aigbe-bags-another-brand-influencing-deal/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=16 April 2021|newspaper=P.M. News|archive-date=16 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416001643/https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2018/09/27/mercy-aigbe-bags-another-brand-influencing-deal/|url-status=live}}</ref> Mercy Aigbe alongside Bose Alao and Biodun Okeowo penned an endorsement deal with a Cosmetic giant "Mary Make"<ref>{{Cite news|title=The Nation Newspaper|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=16 April 2021|newspaper=The Nation}}</ref>
===Filmography=== *''Satanic'' *''Afefe Ife (2008)'' *''Okanjua (2008) as Tolu'' *''Atunida Leyi (2009)'' *''Igberaga (2009) as Sunmbo'' *''Ihamo (2009)'' *''Ìpèsè (2009)'' *''Iró funfun (2009) as Yimisi'' *''Mafisere (2009)'' *''Oju ife (2009)'' *''Edaa (2010) as Shade'' *''The Return of Jenifa'' ''(2011)'' *''Osas: Omoge Benin (2012) as Osas'' *''Gucci Girls (2012) as Cynthia'' *''Ile Oko Mii (2014)'' *''Victims (2015) as Yeni'' *''Kabiosi (2015) as Bidun'' *''Omoge Lekki (2016)'' *''Loved You First (2016)'' *''The Screenplay (2017)'' *''Little Drops of Happy (2017) as Yetunde'' *''My Secret (2017)'' *''200 Million (2018)'' *''Second Acts (2018)'' *''Lagos Real Fake Life (2018) as Jasmine'' *''Heaven on My Mind (film)'' ''(2018) as Bola Peters'' *''Wetin Women Want'' ''(2018)'' *''The Reunion (2019)'' *''77 Bullets (2019) as Susan J.B.O / Bisola'' *''Kinni Igbeyawo (2020) as Rolake'' *''Omo Ghetto: The Saga'' ''(2020) as Prisca'' *''Swallow (2021) as Violet'' *''The Cokers (2021) as Sandra'' *''Ete (2021) as Lola'' *''Ile Alayo'' (2021) *''Crazy Grannies (2021) as Ewa'' *''Obsessions (2022)'' as Jane *''Romola Alakara (2022) as Romola'' *''My Home (2022) as Sade'' *''Mr Perfect (2022) as Joke'' *''Palava (2022) as Hajara'' *''Eri Ife (2022) as Eniola'' *''Destiny (2022) as Madam Mildred'' *''Gbege (2022)'' *Afefeyeye (2022) as Kofoworola *''Brotherhood (2022) as Wumi Adetula'' *''Osato (2023) Aunty Pat'' *''Ololade (2023)'' *''The Trade (2023) as Victim's Mum'' *''Ada Omo Daddy (2023) as Older Motunrayo'' *''Aitokunrin (2024) as Radeke'' *''Rush Hour (2024) as Iya Ronke'' *''Beast of Two Worlds (2024) as Oyeyiola'' *''The Herd (2025)''
==Awards== {| class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Award !Category !Work !Result !Ref |- | rowspan="2" |2015 |City People Entertainment Awards |Yoruba Movie Personality of the Year | |{{won}} | |- |Links and Glitz World Awards |Fashion Entrepreneur of The Year | |{{won}} | |- |2017 |Best of Nollywood Awards |Best Actress in a Lead Role –Yoruba | |{{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite news|date=2017-11-23|title=BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award|url=https://dailytrust.com/bon-awards-2017-kannywood-s-ali-nuhu-receives-special-recognition-award|access-date=2021-10-07|newspaper=Daily Trust|language=en|archive-date=7 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007214920/https://dailytrust.com/bon-awards-2017-kannywood-s-ali-nuhu-receives-special-recognition-award|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |2018 |Best of Nollywood Awards | rowspan="2" |Best Supporting Actress –Yoruba | |{{nom}} |<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|date=2018-12-09|title=BON Awards 2018: Mercy Aigbe, Tana Adelana shine at 10th edition|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bon-awards-2018-mercy-aigbe-tana-adelana-shine-at-10th-edition/v9fvvnn|access-date=2019-12-23|newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|language=en-US|archive-date=12 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012161817/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bon-awards-2018-mercy-aigbe-tana-adelana-shine-at-10th-edition/v9fvvnn|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |2019 |Best of Nollywood Awards | |{{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite news|last=Bada|first=Gbenga|date=2019-12-15|title=BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bon-awards-2019-gold-statue-gabriel-afolayan-win-big-at-11th-edition/4d0w2n4|access-date=2021-10-10|newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|language=en|archive-date=15 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191215060914/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bon-awards-2019-gold-statue-gabriel-afolayan-win-big-at-11th-edition/4d0w2n4|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |2023 |Eko Heritage Awards |Leadership Award for Youth and Empowerment | |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite news |last=Oluwayemi |first=Oluwapelumi |date=2023-07-17 |title=Mercy Aigbe bags Eko Leadership Award |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/07/17/mercy-aigbe-bags-eko-leadership-award/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2024-05-27 |newspaper=P.M. News|archive-date=27 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240527013552/https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/07/17/mercy-aigbe-bags-eko-leadership-award/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |2024 |Best of Nollywood Awards |Best Supporting Actress |Ada Omo Daddy |{{won}} | |- |2025 |Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards |Best Supporting Actress |The Farmer's Bride |{{won}} | |}
== Fashion and style == Mercy Aigbe is known for her unique style and dressing.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://thenet.ng/6-times-mercy-aigbe-wowed-us-on-the-red-carpet/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=6 times Mercy Aigbe wowed us on the red carpet |last=Ewulluh |first=Binyelum |date=26 July 2016 |newspaper=The NET|access-date=18 October 2018 |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329104504/https://thenet.ng/6-times-mercy-aigbe-wowed-us-on-the-red-carpet/ |url-status=live }}</ref> At the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Mercy Aigbe's dress earned her great applause from fashion stakeholders.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://stargist.com/entertainment/nigerian_celebrity/mercy-aigbes-dress-to-the-amvca2016-has-got-everyone-talking/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181018043104/https://stargist.com/entertainment/nigerian_celebrity/mercy-aigbes-dress-to-the-amvca2016-has-got-everyone-talking/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 October 2018 |title=Mercy Aigbe's Dress To The #AMVCA2016 Has Got Everyone Talking |website=StarGist |access-date=18 October 2018}}</ref> The dress was commended for its unique design.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/mercy-aigbe-fans-react-to-this-day-style-snub-id4834779.html |title=Fans react to This Day Style snub |last=Odumade |first=Omotolani |date=22 March 2016 |newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|access-date=18 October 2018 |archive-date=18 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181018044752/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/mercy-aigbe-fans-react-to-this-day-style-snub-id4834779.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> In November 2014, Aigbe launched her clothing store, Mag Divas Boutique, in Lagos, then opened another outlet in Ibadan.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/events/mercy-aigbe-actress-launches-fashion-store-id3342566.html |title=Actress launches fashion store |last=Banah |first=Namang |date=11 December 2014 |newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|access-date=18 October 2018 |archive-date=18 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181018043415/https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/events/mercy-aigbe-actress-launches-fashion-store-id3342566.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://fabwoman.ng/mercy-aigbe-opens-magdiva-boutique-in-ibadan-fabwoman/ |title=Mercy Aigbe Stays Winning As She Opens Boutique In Ibadan |date=15 March 2018 |website=Fab Woman |access-date=18 October 2018 |archive-date=10 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201010102448/https://fabwoman.ng/mercy-aigbe-opens-magdiva-boutique-in-ibadan-fabwoman/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She was awarded ''Fashion Entrepreneur of The Year'' at Links and Glitz World Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nigerianbulletin.com/threads/photos-actress-mercy-aigbe-wins-%E2%80%98fashion-entrepreneur-of-the-year%E2%80%99-award.163578/ |title=[Photos] Actress Mercy Aigbe Wins 'Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year' Award |date=9 January 2016 |website=Nigeria Bulletin |access-date=18 October 2018 |archive-date=18 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181018045434/https://www.nigerianbulletin.com/threads/photos-actress-mercy-aigbe-wins-%E2%80%98fashion-entrepreneur-of-the-year%E2%80%99-award.163578/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/08/04/mercy-aigbe-living-her-dreams/ |title=Mercy Aigbe Living Her Dreams. . . |date=4 August 2018 |newspaper=This Day|access-date=18 October 2018 |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329104509/https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/08/04/mercy-aigbe-living-her-dreams/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Personal life== In 2013, Aigbe married a Nigerian hotelier, Lanre Gentry, after the end of her first marriage,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Tayo |first=Ayomide O. |date=2015-05-11 |title=Actress opens up on why her first marriage crashed |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/mercy-aigbe-actress-opens-up-on-why-her-first-marriage-crashed/2yrhf1v |access-date=2024-07-08 |newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|language=en}}</ref> and has two children.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/mercy-aigbe-find-out-how-star-actress-keeps-her-marriage-going-id5263883.html |title=Find out how star actress keeps her marriage going |date=14 July 2016 |newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|access-date=13 October 2018 |archive-date=13 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013211550/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/mercy-aigbe-find-out-how-star-actress-keeps-her-marriage-going-id5263883.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.informationng.com/2015/07/mercy-aigbe-gentry-expecting-another-child-for-new-hubby-photos.html|title=Mercy Aigbe Gentry Expecting Another Child For New Hubby|website=Information Nigeria|accessdate=9 August 2015|archive-date=24 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924042630/http://www.informationng.com/2015/07/mercy-aigbe-gentry-expecting-another-child-for-new-hubby-photos.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2015/06/03/mercy-aigbe-gentry-says-most-nigerian-men-dont-want-their-wives-to-outshine-them-in-motherhood-instyle/|website=Bella Naija|date=6 March 2015|title=Mercy Aigbe-Gentry to Motherhood InStyle: 'Most Nigerian Men don't want their Wives to Outshine Them|author=Adesola Ade-Unuigbe|accessdate=9 August 2015|archive-date=4 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150804145018/http://www.bellanaija.com/2015/06/03/mercy-aigbe-gentry-says-most-nigerian-men-dont-want-their-wives-to-outshine-them-in-motherhood-instyle/?|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-07-11 |title=Mercy Aigbe prays for daughter as she turns 21 |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/07/mercy-aigbe-prays-for-daughter-as-she-turns-21/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=2022-07-18 |newspaper=Vanguard|language=en-GB}}</ref> In 2017, she shared photos of herself after allegedly being assaulted by her husband. She consequently separated from her second husband due to claims of domestic violence, and started a campaign against it.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/mercy-aigbe-marks-1-year-since-domestic-violence-attack-id8259492.html |title=Actress marks 1 year since she encountered domestic violence in failed marriage |date=16 February 2018 |newspaper=Pulse Nigeria|access-date=13 October 2018 |archive-date=13 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013172422/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/mercy-aigbe-marks-1-year-since-domestic-violence-attack-id8259492.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.channelstv.com/2017/06/29/mercy-aigbe-joins-campaign-domestic-violence/ |title=Mercy Aigbe Joins Campaign Against Domestic Violence |date=29 June 2017 |website=Channels TV |access-date=13 October 2018 |archive-date=13 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013175339/https://www.channelstv.com/2017/06/29/mercy-aigbe-joins-campaign-domestic-violence/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hotnaija.com.ng/2021/06/mercy-aigbe-and-ex-husband-lanre-gentry.html |title=Mercy Aigbe and ex-husband Lanre Gentry blast each other on Father's Day |date=21 June 2021 |website=HotNaija |access-date=21 June 2021 |archive-date=24 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624211313/https://www.hotnaija.com.ng/2021/06/mercy-aigbe-and-ex-husband-lanre-gentry.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Mercy Aigbe acquired a multi-million naira mansion in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.informationng.com/2018/06/actress-mercy-aigbe-buys-multi-million-naira-house-for-herself-and-her-kids.html|title=Actress Mercy Aigbe buys multi-million naira house for herself and her kids|date=19 June 2018|access-date=31 July 2018|archive-date=31 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180731153828/http://www.informationng.com/2018/06/actress-mercy-aigbe-buys-multi-million-naira-house-for-herself-and-her-kids.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2022, she married Kazim Adeoti, popularly known as Adekaz.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-01-24 |title=Mercy Aigbe ignores critics, flaunts wedding photos with hearthrob |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/507624-mercy-aigbe-ignores-critics-flaunts-wedding-photos-with-hearthrob.html |access-date=2022-03-30 |language=en-GB |archive-date=31 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331172205/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/507624-mercy-aigbe-ignores-critics-flaunts-wedding-photos-with-hearthrob.html |url-status=live |newspaper=Premium Times}}</ref> In 2023, Mercy converted to Islam and changed her name to Hajiya Meena.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Acho |first=Affa |date=2023-12-10 |title=Why I Converted To Islam – Mercy Aigbe |url=https://leadership.ng/why-i-converted-to-islam-mercy-aigbe/ |access-date=2024-07-08 |language=en-US |archive-date=8 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240708184403/https://leadership.ng/why-i-converted-to-islam-mercy-aigbe/ |url-status=live |newspaper=Leadership}}</ref>
==See also== *List of Nigerian actors
== References == {{Reflist}}
== External links == * {{IMDb name|id=3443150|name=Mercy Aigbe}} {{authority control}}
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