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Five Things You Should Know About ‘Nollywood Goddess’, Mercy Johnson
Described as Nollywood goddess, Mercy Johnson-Okojie has over the years proved to many why she earned herself that name. Her rise in Nollywood can be described as unusual as she went from a secondary school leaver to a movie star within a twinkle of an eye.
Dubbed as one of the best actresses to have come from Nollywood in the early 2000s, Mercy Johnson has remained an A-lister and it doesn’t look like she’ll be going anywhere anytime soon.
Here are some interesting things you need to know about the movie star:
1) Early Life:- Mercy Johnson-Okojie hails from from Okene in Kogi State, but was born in 1984 in Lagos State to retired Naval officer father and mother. She is the fourth child in a family of seven. She had her primary and secondary school education in different parts of the country because of her career officer father’s job.
2) Career:- Mercy Johnson-Okojie after finishing Secondary school in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, decided to attend audition for a movie role after failing JAMB. According to her, she didn’t want to remain idle at home. She landed her first role as a possessed maid in ‘The maid’. Her outstanding performance in ‘The maid’ marked the beginning of her success story as an actress. She has since gone to star in over 20 movies.
3) Award:- The award for excellence in the movie industry across the globe is recognition, Mercy Johnson has won several awards since joining Nollywood in 2003. 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’.
She also won the Best Actress Award at the 2013 African Magic Viewers choice Award for her role in the comedy movie ‘Dumebi The Dirty Girl’.
4) Family:- Mercy Johnson got married to Prince Odinosen Okojie in 2011. The couple are blessed with four beautiful children, Purity, Henry, Divine and Angel.
5) Social Media Queen:- Mercy Johnson is currently the tenth most followed Nigerian celebrity on Instagram. Her steady growth on Instagram can be attributed to her cult like fans. One interesting and very unique feat about the actress is the speed at which her 10 million followers are quick to click on anything she shares on the social media platform.
Critics claimed that her body makeover was one of the reasons she allegedly left the marriage and noted that she was still out in public with the video of her club outing.
Reacting to the allegations, Ogbodo came to Bambam’s defence. She stated that no woman would leave her marriage simply because she went under the knife. According to her, it is the man who drives a woman to leave.
The mother of three further explained that no woman willingly leaves a marriage she has invested in over many years. If a woman does leave, it is the man’s fault, possibly due to abuse that she chooses not to disclose publicly.
She added that a man must have shown the woman disrespect or failed to nurture the marriage.
Ogbodo emphasised that if a man refuses to love, protect, and give peace to his wife, the responsibility for the breakdown rests entirely with him.
It would be recalled that Uche Ogbodo also recently underwent cosmetic surgery and shared videos with her fans online,
The actress had remained on the lips of many Nigerians following her role in the trending movie Love in Every Word.
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her distaste for individuals who attend events without being invited. The actress in an Instagram video, spoke about the importance of self respect and being considerate.
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her distaste for individuals who attend events without being invited. The actress in an Instagram video, spoke about the importance of self respect and being considerate.
The Tide Entertainment reports that she questioned the popular act of ‘gate crashing’, regarding it as a rude and disrespectful behaviour. Henshaw also urged Nigerians to refrain from attending gatherings where they are not invited.Nigerian Politics Analysis
”I want to talk about something rampant, has been rampant, and is still rampant. I just want to ask those of you who show up uninvited at events and parties, what’s your purpose? What do you aim to achieve? Then, those of you who receive a card that admits only one person and invite all your village people, don’t check with the host; you pack your people and come. What are you doing there? Why don’t you respect yourself and stay away? It’s rude, you’re a gate crasher. Respect yourself enough to stay away from places you aren’t invited to,” she said.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled dates for both the 99th Academy Awards and its landmark 100th ceremony. The back-to-back events, set for 2027 and 2028, will mark the final years of the Oscars airing on longtime broadcast partner ABC before a major shift to YouTube.
The 99th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, followed by the historic 100th edition on Sunday, March 5, 2028. Both ceremonies will broadcast live at 7 p.m. ET from the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and reach audiences in over 200 territories worldwide. Looking ahead, the Academy has also confirmed a venue change, with the ceremony set to move to the Peacock Theater beginning in 2029, where it will remain through 2039.
The Tide Entertainment reports that the announcement comes amid a shifting broadcast landscape. ABC is gearing up for a packed 2027 schedule, including its debut as the home of the Grammy Awards and its first Super Bowl broadcast in over two decades. Meanwhile, this year’s Oscars telecast saw a dip in viewership, drawing 17.86 million viewers across ABC and Hulu, a 9% decline from the previous year’s five-year high.
Still, excitement around the awards remains strong. The most recent ceremony crowned Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” as Best Picture, while early buzz for the upcoming season is already building. Anticipated contenders include the Ryan Gosling-led “Project Hail Mary,” Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three” starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, and Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s “Digger” featuring Tom Cruise.
No hosts have been announced yet for either ceremony, adding another layer of anticipation to the milestone events.
In addition to confirming the ceremony dates, the Academy also released its full calendar for the 2026–2027 awards season, outlining key milestones from the eligibility period beginning January 1, 2026, to nominations voting in January 2027, and final voting in early March.
