# Mercy Aigbe

Mercy Aigbe (Listen) (born 1 January 1978) is a Nigerian actress, director, fashionista and businesswoman. She is best known for her Yoruba language movies.

## Early life

Mercy Aigbe was born on 1 January 1978 in Edo State to Pa Aigbe and Mrs. Abisola Grace Owodunni. She hails from Benin city which is the capital of Edo State. She is the second child in a family of five. She had her primary education at St. Francis primary school and attended Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School Ikeja, Lagos State. 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.

## Career

Mercy Aigbe kicked off her acting career by starring in some soap operas, including the popular TV drama series "Papa Ajasco." 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. She founded "Mercy Aigbe Gentry School of Drama" in 2016.

### Endorsement

In November 2014, Mercy Aigbe was made the brand ambassador for Elephant Gold Rice. Mercy Aigbe signed a one-year deal to be the brand ambassador for Prestige Cosmetic in June 2015. In July 2016, Mercy signed an endorsement deal with Edalaf Brother Limited, an IT solution company. She was made an ambassador for a fitness company called "Shape you," the company that produces Slimming Coffee in October 2016. Mercy Aigbe, in March 2017, was made the brand ambassador for BK hair. In September 2018, She was made the brand ambassador for "Naija Taxi Services", a company that deals with transportation of people. Mercy Aigbe alongside Bose Alao and Biodun Okeowo penned an endorsement deal with a Cosmetic giant "Mary Make"

### 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
* 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

## Awards

| Year | Award | Category | Result |
| 2015 | City People Entertainment Awards | Yoruba Movie Personality of the year | Won |
| 2015 | Links and Glitz World Awards | Fashion Entrepreneur of The Year | Won |
| 2017 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Lead role –Yoruba | Nominated |
| 2018 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress –Yoruba | Nominated |
| 2019 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress –Yoruba | Nominated |
| 2023 | Eko Heritage Awards | Leadership award for youth and empowerment | Won |

## Fashion and style

Mercy Aigbe is known for her unique style and dressing. At the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Mercy Aigbe's dress earned her great applause from fashion stakeholders. The dress was commended for its unique design. In November 2014, Aigbe launched her clothing store, Mag Divas Boutique, in Lagos, then opened another outlet in Ibadan. She was awarded Fashion Entrepreneur of The Year at Links and Glitz World Awards.

## Personal life

In 2013, Aigbe married a Nigerian hotelier, Lanre Gentry, after the end of her first marriage, and has two children. 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. Mercy Aigbe acquired a multi-million naira mansion in 2018.
In 2022, she married Kazim Adeoti, popularly known as Adekaz. In 2023, Mercy converted to Islam and changed her name to Hajiya Meena.