Mercy Asiedu

Mercy Asiedu (born May 9, 1971) is a well-known Ghanaian actress who has helped the movie industry grow. She is famous for her roles in Concert Party and Asoreba. She is also known for being one of the popular Kumawood actresses in the 2000s.

Career
Before she started acting, Mercy Asiedu worked as a seamstress. Her godfather, Apostle Kwadwo Sarfo, helped her get into acting. She first performed with a small group at church events, especially during conventions.

The 50-year-old actress often thanks Apostle Sarfo for spotting her talent and encouraging her and her friends to act. She shared that Apostle Sarfo invited her, Agyekoo, and Akrobeto to join the concert party group since they were already doing similar work. She remembers him writing a story to help them in their acting careers and telling them it would be important one day.

Mercy Asiedu’s career took off as she starred in many films like Obaakofou, Sumsum, Aware, Kakra Yebedie, Agya Koo Trotro, Ghana Yonko, Emma Dodo Kunu, Divine Prayer, Obi Yaa, Sama Te Fie, and Old Soldier. Her role in Asoreba made her well-known to audiences around the world. She said, "Since then, I've been in many movies. Asoreba helped me reach a larger audience, and it’s one of my favorite films, along with *I Know My Right*. I’m proud of what I’ve achieved."

Born on May 9, 1971, Mercy Asiedu is a well-known Ghanaian actress who has greatly helped the film industry. She became famous for her roles in the 1990s stage drama Concert Party and was a top Kumawood actress in the 2000s. She is known for her varied and sometimes controversial roles. She started acting as a teenager with the Kristo Asafo Concert Party group.

She is recognized for her roles in Kumawood films, which are made in Akans, Twi, a local dialect. She has acted in movies with stars like Agya Koo, Lil Win, Kwaku Manu, Aboagye Brenya.

 Personal life 
On April 2, 2017, she married Nana Agyemang Badu Duah, who is a Chief of Kunsu in the Ahafo Ano South District, Ashanti Region. She has three children: two sons and a daughter.

 Politics 
In September 2016, she supported the presidential candidate Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo from the New Patriotic Party. In July 2016, she said she would curse anyone who claimed she took money to campaign for the ruling National Democratic Congress.

 Filmography 

 Obaa Hemaa (2007) as Abrafi
 Susubiribi (2013) as Kwaku's Mum
 Kakra A Yebedie Nti (2006) as Maame Achia
 Agya Koo Trotro Driver (2012)
 Ghana Yonko
 Emaa doduo Kunu
 Eye Asem (2011) as Bruwaa
 Obidee Aba (2005) as Maame Nyarkoaa
 Asoreba (2007)
 Akurasi Burgers (2008) as Frema

References

 Other websites 

 Mercy Asiedu on IMDb
 Official Instagram Page
 DELAY interviews Mercy Asiedu

Category:1971 births
Category:Living people
Category:Ghanaian movie actors
Category:Ghanaian actors