# Mercy Johnson

Mercy Johnson Okojie (// ; born 28 August 1984) is a Nigerian actress, film director and film producer. She attended Rivers State Secondary School and also the Nigerian Navy Secondary School in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Right after her secondary education, she auditioned for a role in the movie titled The Maid and subsequently acted in other movies such as Hustlers, Baby Oku in America, and War in the Palace.

## Early life

Mercy Johnson Okojie 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.

## Education

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.

## 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, she won 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 April 2017.
Mercy Johnson was once banned from acting for being too expensive on 3 November 2013, the movie marketers of Nollywood threatened to prohibit her from the industry due to her high demands. She and co-Nollywood stars such as Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Richard Mofe Damijo, Emeka Ike, Ramsey Nouah, Nkem Owoh, Stella Damasus and Jim Iyke were prohibited from acting, for reportedly demanding outrageous pay raise per movie. However, the ban was lifted by marketers/producers on 9 March 2014, following an apology from the actress.
She made her debut as a film producer with The Legend of Inikpi.

## Personal Life

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

## Endorsement

In October 2019, Mercy Johnson signed an endorsement deal with Chi Limited's Prime brand, Hollandia Evap Milk. She also became a brand ambassador for Pennek Nigeria Limited, a real estate investment company based in Lagos.

## Filmography

Mercy Johnson Okojie has acted in more than 100 movies since joining the industry and continues to work as a producer, director and actress.
| Year | Film | Character | Notes |
| 2004 | The Maid | Jane | I & II With Clem Ohameze, and Eucharia Anunobi |
| 2004 | Into Temptation | | With Genevieve Nnaji, Ramsey Nouah, and J.T. Tom West |
| | House Party | | With Olu Jacobs, Jim Lawson, Zack Orji, and Emeka Rollas... |
| 2005 | Women in Power | Julia | I & II With Olu Jacobs, Liz Benson and Patience Ozokwor |
| 2005 | Lost to Lust | Esther | I & II with Monalisa Chinda and Yemi Blaq |
| | Kill the Bride | Love | I & II with Rita Dominic and Mike Ezuruonye |
| 2006 | Under the Sky | Supriya | I & II with Ramsey Nouah and Mike Ezuruonye |
| 2006 | Under Control | Eve | I & II With Nonso Diobi, Yul Edochie, Chinenye Nnebe, and Gentle Jack |
| | Thanksgiving | Gift | I & II with Clem Ohameze and Eucharia Anunobi |
| | Sweet Mama | Viola | I & II With John Okafor and Patience Ozokwor |
| | Dear Mama | Viola | I & II With John Okafor and Patience Ozokwor |
| | Pay Day | | With Mike Ezuruonye |
| | Painful World | Anny | I & II With Desmond Elliot, Chioma Chukwuka, Ashley Nwosu, Benedict Johnson |
| | One-Bullet | Juliet | I & II With Bob-Manuel Udokwu, Justice Esiri, and Kelvin Ikeduba |
| | Oath of a Priest | Kate | With Benedict Johnson and Jim Lawson |
| | Married to the Enemy | Vera | With Desmond Elliot And Ini Edo |
| | Last Kiss | | With Emeka Ike, Ini Edo, Ejike Asiegbu, and Florence Onuma |
| | Endless Night | | with Ashley Nwosu, Benedict Johnson, and Robert Peters |
| | Emotional Blunder | Yvone | I & II With Clem Ohameze, Eucharia Anunobi, and Fred Aserome |
| | 19 Macaulay Street | | With Tony Umez and Eucharia Anunobi |
| 2007 | Wealth Aside | | With Nonso Diobi, Jim Lawson, and Yvonne Jegede |
| 2007 | Twist of Fate | Buchi | With Desmond Elliot and Eucharia Anunobi |
| | The Scorpion God | Ihuoma | With Sam Dede, and Ikem Chude |
| | The Last Tradition | | With Kenneth Okonkwo, and Chiwetalu Agu |
| | Take Me Home | Loveth | With Desmond Elliot and Chiege Alisigwe |
| | Look Into My Eyes | Loveth | With Desmond Elliot and Chiege Alisigwe |
| | Sunny My Son | Juliet | With Nonso Diobi, Benedict Johnson, Yul Edochie and Pete Edochie |
| | My Beloved Son | Juliet | With Nonso Diobi, Benedict Johnson, Yul Edochie, and Pete Edochie |
| | She is My Sister | Nancy | I & II With Steven Kanumba and Nkiru Sylvanus |
| | Power of Justice | Nkechi | With Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Nonso Diobi, Queen Nwokoye |
| | Kolomental | Anna | With Moses Armstrong |
| | Keziah | Keziah | I & IV With John Okafor, John Dumelo, MC Smith Ochendo, Eve Esin, and Adaora Ukoh |
| | Genevieve | Example | |
| | Evil Agenda | Diane | I & II With Pete Edochie, Patience Ozokwor, Dauda Ogbonna, JohnPaul Nwadike |
| | Desperate Ladies | Annabel | I & II With Chioma Chukwuka, Oge Okoye, Nonso Diobi, Solomon Akiyesi, and Fred Aseroma |
| | Crisis in Paradise | Kella | I & II With Kalu Ikeagwu, Ini Edo, Mike Ezuruonye, and Tonto Dikeh |
| | Breath of Anger | Chiaku | with Mike Ezuruonye, and Tchidi Chikere |
| | Area Mama | Adanne | With Patience Ozokwor and Eucharia Anunobi |
| | Tiger King | Akwaugo | with Nonso Diobi, Chinwe Owoh and Pete Edochie |
| 2008 | The Gods Are Wise | Adaugo | with Nonso Diobi |
| 2008 | Temple of Justice | Nkechi | with Nonso Diobi and Omotola Jalade Ekeinde |
| | Tell Me Why | Jovita | With Tony Umez, Ngozi Ezeonu, and Benedict Johnson |
| | Soul Of A Maiden | Nuria | with Ini Edo and Mike Ezuruonye |
| | Strength to Strength | Jane | I & II with Patience Ozokwor, Mike Ezuruonye and Tonto Dikeh |
| | Sin No More | Bridget | I & II with Kanayo O. Kanayo, Patience Ozokwor and Halima Abubakar |
| | Live to Remember | Buchi | I & II with Ini Edo and Mike Ezuruonye |
| | Kiss My Pain | Mai | With Mike Ezuruonye And Yul Edochie |
| 2008 | Forest of Promises | Police Inspector Bisi | I & II with Mike Ezuruonye, and Charles Okafor |
| 2008 | Don't Wanna Be a Player | Monalisa | I & II with Ini Edo, Jim Iyke and Mike Ezuruonye |
| 2008 | Corporate Maid | Rose | I & II With Oge Okoye, Van Vicker, Ngozi Ezeonu |
| 2008 | Act of Faith | Uche | I & II with Patience Ozokwor and Mike Ezuruonye |
| 2009 | Tears of Hope | Olamma | I & II with Olu Jacobs, Van Vicker and Ngozi Ezeonu |
| 2009 | Royal Tears | Olamma | I & II with Olu Jacobs, Van Vicker and Ngozi Ezeonu |
| 2009 | Sound of Pain | Amarachi | I & II With Van Vicker, Olu Jacobs, and Clarion Chukwura, |
| 2009 | Guilty Pleasure | Boma | I & II With Desmond Elliot, Ramsey Nouah, Nse Ikpe‑Etim, Majid Michel, and Omoni Oboli |
| 2009 | Sexy Girls | Zita | with Nonso Diobi, Onny Michaels, Uche Ogbodo |
| 2009 | Heat of the Moment | Anna | with Emeka Ike, Kofi Adjorlolo, and Vitalis Ndubuisi |
| 2009 | Entanglement | Chidera | I - IV with Uche Jombo, Desmond Elliot and Yemi Blaq |
| 2009 | Clash of Twins | Mildred / Melisa | I & II With Mike Ezuruonye and Rama Brew |
| 2009 | Beyond Desire | Anne | with Nonso Diobi |
| 2009 | A Weeping Soul | | |
| 2010 | A Cry for Justice | Ella | I & II With Mike Ezuruonye, Jackie Appiah, Chacha Eke |
| 2011 | White Chapel | Judith | With Van Vicker and Nkem Owoh |
| 2011 | Where Money Sleep | Egede | With Frank Artus, Rita Dominic, and Nuella Njubigbo |
| 2011 | Weeping Soul | Grace | I & II With Kenneth Okonkwo, Mike Godson, and Vitalis Ndubuisi |
| 2011 | The Seekers | Judith | I & II With Olu Jacobs, Chika Ike, Annie Idibia, Halima Abubakar, Rukky Sanda |
| 2011 | The Code | Susan | With Muna Obiekwe, and Angela Okorie |
| 2011 | Secret Code | Susan | With Muna Obiekwe and Angela Okorie |
| 2011 | Thanks for Coming | Frieda | With Yul Edochie and Angela Okorie |
| 2011 | Gallant Babes | Frieda | With Yul Edochie and Angela Okorie |
| 2011 | Mirror of Life | Nneka | I & II With John Dumelo, Queen Nwokoye |
| 2011 | End of Mirror of Life | Nneka | I & II With John Dumelo, Queen Nwokoye |
| 2011 | Jewels of the Sun | Nneka | I & II With Mike Ezuruonye, Emeka Ike, Browny Igboegwu |
| 2011 | Heart of a Widow | June | I & II With Frank Artus, Kenneth Okonkwo, and Angela Okorie |
| 2011 | Heart of a Fighter | Dubem | I &II With Ruth Kadiri, Ramsey Nouah, Enebeli Elebuwa |
| 2011 | Painful Victory | Chinenye | I & II With Ken Erics, Ngozi Ezeonu, Vitalis Ndubusi, and Chinwe Owoh |
| 2012 | World of the Mind | Example | With Yul Edochie and Patience Ozokwor |
| 2012 | My World | Nancy | With Yul Edochie and Patience Ozokwor |
| 2012 | Mercy the Bus Driver | Ada | With Ruth Kadiri, Prince Eke, Oge Okoye |
| 2012 | Heart of a Saint | Chidi | I &II With Kenneth Okonkwo |
| 2012 | Sins of the Past | Wendy | I & II With Frank Artus, and Mary Remmy Njoku |
| 2012 | Hand of Fate | Wendy | I & II With Frank Artus and Mary Remmy Njoku |
| 2012 | Brave Mind | Wendy | I & II With Frank Artus and Mary Remmy Njoku |
| 2012 | Deep Water | Erica | I & II With Yul Edochie, Patience Ozokwor, and Eve Esin |
| 2012 | The Enemy I See | Erica | I & II With Yul Edochie, Patience Ozokwor, and Eve Esin |
| 2012 | Power Of A Kiss | Sherry | I & II With Jim Iyke, Olu Jacobs, John Dumelo |
| 2013 | Baby Oku In America | Baby Oku | I & II With Chet Anekwe, and Uche Ebere |
| 2014 | Hustlers | Vicky | with Nse Ikpe Etim, Clarion chukwura Abiola and Ik Ogbonna |
| 2014 | Bloody Ring | Nmaku | with Chiwetalu Agu, Alex Ejimofo and Nneka Emmanuel |
| 2014 | Bleeding Crown | Amanda | with Judith Iwu, Paul Sambo and TT.Templee |
| 2015 | Thy Will Be Done | Lucy | With Ramsey Nouah and Mary Remmy Njoku |
| 2016 | Light Will Come | Viola | With Majid Michel, Shaffy Bello, and Afeez Oyetoro |
| 2017 | 16th Anniversary | Adaora | With Tony Umez, Eucharia Anunobi, and Jemima Osunde |
| 2018 | Seven & A Half Dates | Bisola | With Toyin Aimakhu, Ali Nuhu, Ken Erics, Jim Iyke, Sola Sobawale, and Akin Lewis |
| 2019 | Mmasi: The Arrogant Preacher | | With Chiwetalu Agu |
| 2020 | The New Normal | Jadesola | Directed by Teniola Olatoni |
| 2020 | The Legend of Inikpi | Queen Omele | With Sam Dede |
| 2021 | A Naija Christmas | Mrs. Bliss (Sammy) | With Rachel Oniga, Abayomi Alvin, Efa Iwara and Kunle Remi |
| 2022 | Battle On Buka Street | Awele | Earned AMVCA nomination |
| 2022 | Passport | Kopiko | Earned AMVCA nomination |
| 2023 | Something Like Gold | Aunty Mayowa | With Timini Egbuson, Segun Arinze and Kunle Remi |
| 2024 | House 45 | Lady Flora | With Jackie Appiah, Chike Daniels |
| 2024 | Ejiro's Wish | Ejiro | With Regina Daniels |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
| 2009 | 5th Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Live To Remember | Won |
| 2009 | 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Live To Remember | Won |
| 2009 | 2009 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Actress | Herself | Nominated |
| 2010 | 2010 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress | The Maidens | Nominated |
| 2010 | 2010 Ghana Movie Awards | Best Actress -West Collaboration | Shakira | Nominated |
| 2011 | 2011 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Actress | Heart of a Widow | Nominated |
| 2011 | 2011 Ghana Movie Awards | Best Actress Africa Collaboration | My Husband's Funeral | Nominated |
| 2012 | 2012 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Actress In Leading Role | Weeping Soul | Won |
| 2012 | 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Actress | Facebook Babes | Nominated |
| 2012 | 2012 Ghana Movie Awards | Best Actress Africa Collaboration | Wild Target | Nominated |
| 2012 | 2012 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Actress- Viewers Choice | Herself | Nominated |
| 2013 | 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Actress In Leading Role | Dumebi | Nominated |
| 2013 | 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actress in Comedy | Dumebi The Dirty Girl | Won |
| 2014 | 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Hustlers | Nominated |
| 2014 | 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Comedic Act | Hustlers | Nominated |
| 2014 | 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Actress -Viewers Choice | Herself | Nominated |
| 2014 | 2014 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Lead Actress | Hustlers | Nominated |
| 2014 | 2014 Nollywood Movies Awards | Popular Choice-Female | Herself | Won |
| 2015 | 2015 Ghana Movie Awards | Best Actress -Africa Collaboration | 30 Days in Atlanta | Nominated |
| 2018 | 2018 Eloy Awards | Actress Of The Year | Seven & A Half Dates | Won |
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actress | The New Normal | Nominated |
| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actress In A Comedy/TV Series | Battle on Buka Street | Nominated |
| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actress In A Comedy/TV Series | Passport | Nominated |