Mercy Johnson-Okojie (; born 28 August 1984) is a Nigerian actress, film director and producer.
Early life Okojie was born as the fourth out of seven children of Daniel Johnson, a former naval officer, and his wife, Elizabeth. She was born in Lagos, Nigeria but originally comes from Okene, Kogi State. She started her primary education in Calabar, Cross River State where she attended Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Port Harcourt.
After her secondary education, Okojie auditioned for a role in The Maid. She also appeared in many films including Hustlers, Baby Oku in America, and War in the Palace. In 2009, she won Best Supporting Actress at the Africa Movie Academy Awards for her performance in Live to Remember, and Best Actress at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for her role in the comedy movie Dumebi the Dirty Girl. She married Prince Odianosen Okojie on 27 August 2011 and in December, 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.
Okojie was banned from acting films on 3 November 2013; she was cited as collecting high payment for movie roles. The ban was lifted by on 9 March 2014 following an apology. She was the film producer of The Legend of Inikpi. In October 2019 Okojie had 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 Year Film Character Notes2004 The Maid Jane I & II With Clem Ohameze, and Eucharia Anunobi 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 Lost to Lust Esther I & II with Monalisa Chinda and Yemi Blaq Kill the Bride Love I & II with Rita Dominic and Mike Ezuruonye2006 Under the Sky Supriya I & II with Ramsey Nouah and Mike Ezuruonye Under Control Eve I & II With Nonso Diobi, Yul Edochie, Chinenye Nnebe, and Gentle Jack Thanksgiving GiftI & II with Clem Ohameze and Eucharia Anunobi Sweet Mama ViolaI & II With John Okafor and Patience Ozokwor Dear Mama ViolaI & II With John Okafor and Patience Ozokwor Pay Day With Mike Ezuruonye Painful World AnnyI & II With Desmond Elliot, Chioma Chukwuka, Ashley Nwosu, Benedict Johnson One-Bullet JulietI & II With Bob-Manuel Udokwu, Justice Esiri, and Kelvin Ikeduba Oath of a Priest KateWith Benedict Johnson and Jim Lawson Married to the Enemy VeraWith 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 YvoneI & II With Clem Ohameze, Eucharia Anunobi, and Fred Aserome 19 Macaulay Street With Tony Umez and Eucharia Anunobi2007 Wealth Aside With Nonso Diobi, Jim Lawson, and Yvonne Jegede 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 LovethWith Desmond Elliot and Chiege Alisigwe Look Into My Eyes Loveth With Desmond Elliot and Chiege Alisigwe Sunny My Son JulietWith 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 SisterNancyI & II With Steven Kanumba and Nkiru Sylvanus Power of Justice NkechiWith Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Nonso Diobi, Queen Nwokoye Kolomental AnnaWith Moses Armstrong Keziah KeziahI & 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 Edochie2008 The Gods Are Wise Adaugo with Nonso Diobi 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 MaiWith Mike Ezuruonye And Yul Edochie 2008 Forest of Promises Police Inspector Bisi I & II with Mike Ezuruonye, and Charles Okafor Don't Wanna Be a Player Monalisa I & II with Ini Edo, Jim Iyke and Mike Ezuruonye Corporate Maid Rose I & II With Oge Okoye, Van Vicker, Ngozi Ezeonu 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 Royal Tears Olamma I & II with Olu Jacobs, Van Vicker and Ngozi Ezeonu Sound of Pain AmarachiI & II With Van Vicker, Olu Jacobs, and Clarion Chukwura,Guilty PleasureBomaI & II With Desmond Elliot, Ramsey Nouah, Nse Ikpe‑Etim, Majid Michel, and Omoni Oboli Sexy Girls Zita with Nonso Diobi, Onny Michaels, Uche OgbodoHeat of the Moment Annawith Emeka Ike, Kofi Adjorlolo, and Vitalis Ndubuisi Entanglement Chidera I - IV with Uche Jombo, Desmond Elliot and Yemi Blaq Clash of Twins Mildred / Melisa I & II With Mike Ezuruonye and Rama Brew Beyond Desire Anne with Nonso Diobi A Weeping Soul 2010 A Cry for Justice Ella I & II With Mike Ezuruonye, Jackie Appiah, Chacha Eke 2011 White Chapel JudithWith Van Vicker and Nkem Owoh Where Money Sleep Egede With Frank Artus, Rita Dominic, and Nuella Njubigbo Weeping Soul GraceI & II With Kenneth Okonkwo, Mike Godson, and Vitalis Ndubuisi The Seekers JudithI & II With Olu Jacobs, Chika Ike, Annie Idibia, Halima Abubakar, Rukky Sanda The Code Susan With Muna Obiekwe, and Angela Okorie Secret Code Susan With Muna Obiekwe and Angela Okorie Thanks for Coming FriedaWith Yul Edochie and Angela Okorie Gallant Babes FriedaWith Yul Edochie and Angela Okorie Mirror of Life NnekaI & II With John Dumelo, Queen Nwokoye End of Mirror of Life Nneka I & II With John Dumelo, Queen Nwokoye Jewels of the Sun NnekaI & II With Mike Ezuruonye, Emeka Ike, Browny Igboegwu Heart of a Widow JuneI & II With Frank Artus, Kenneth Okonkwo, and Angela Okorie Heart of a Fighter DubemI &II With Ruth Kadiri, Ramsey Nouah, Enebeli Elebuwa Painful VictoryChinenyeI & II With Ken Erics, Ngozi Ezeonu, Vitalis Ndubusi, and Chinwe Owoh 2012 World of the Mind Example With Yul Edochie and Patience Ozokwor My World Nancy With Yul Edochie and Patience Ozokwor Mercy the Bus Driver AdaWith Ruth Kadiri, Prince Eke, Oge Okoye Heart of a Saint ChidiI &II With Kenneth Okonkwo Sins of the Past WendyI & II With Frank Artus, and Mary Remmy Njoku Hand of Fate WendyI & II With Frank Artus and Mary Remmy Njoku Brave Mind WendyI & II With Frank Artus and Mary Remmy Njoku Deep Water EricaI & II With Yul Edochie, Patience Ozokwor, and Eve Esin The Enemy I See Erica I & II With Yul Edochie, Patience Ozokwor, and Eve Esin 2012Power Of A Kiss SherryI & II With Jim Iyke, Olu Jacobs, John Dumelo 2013Baby 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 Bloody Ring Nmaku with Chiwetalu Agu, Alex Ejimofo and Nneka Emmanuel Bleeding Crown Amanda with Judith Iwu, Paul Sambo and TT.Templee 2015 Thy Will Be Done LucyWith Ramsey Nouah and Mary Remmy Njoku2016Light Will ComeViolaWith Majid Michel, Shaffy Bello, and Afeez Oyetoro201716th AnniversaryAdaoraWith Tony Umez, Eucharia Anunobi, and Jemima Osunde2018Seven & A Half DatesBisolaWith Toyin Aimakhu, Ali Nuhu, Ken Erics, Jim Iyke, Sola Sobawale, and Akin Lewis2019Mmasi: The Arrogant PreacherWith Chiwetalu Agu2020The New NormalJadesolaDirected by Teniola Olatoni2020The Legend of InikpiQueen OmeleWith Sam Dede2021A Naija ChristmasMrs. Bliss (Sammy)With Rachel Oniga, Abayomi Alvin, Efa Iwara and Kunle Remi2022Battle On Buka StreetAweleEarned AMVCA nominationPassportKopiko2023Something Like GoldAunty MayowaWith Timini Egbuson, Segun Arinze and Kunle Remi2024House 45Lady FloraWith Jackie Appiah, Chike Daniels2024Ejiro's WishEjiroWith Regina Daniels
Awards and nominations
Year Event PrizeRecipientResult 20095th Africa Movie Academy AwardsBest Actress in a Supporting RoleLive To Remember 2009 Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Supporting Actress2009 Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest ActressHerself20102010 Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Supporting ActressThe Maidens2010 Ghana Movie AwardsBest Actress -West Collaboration Shakira20112011 Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest ActressHeart of a Widow2011 Ghana Movie AwardsBest Actress Africa Collaboration My Husband's Funeral20122012 Nollywood Movies AwardsBest Actress In Leading Role Weeping Soul 2012 Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest ActressFacebook Babes2012 Ghana Movie AwardsBest Actress Africa Collaboration Wild Target2012 Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsBest Actress- Viewers Choice Herself20132013 Nollywood Movies AwardsBest Actress In Leading RoleDumebi2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest Actress in ComedyDumebi The Dirty Girl 20142014 Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Supporting ActressHustlers 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsBest Comedic ActHustlersBest Actress -Viewers ChoiceHerself2014 Nollywood Movies AwardsBest Lead ActressHustlersPopular Choice-FemaleHerself20152015 Ghana Movie AwardsBest Actress -Africa Collaboration 30 Days in Atlanta20182018 Eloy AwardsActress Of The YearSeven & A Half Dates2022Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Supporting ActressThe New Normal2023Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Actress In A Comedy/TV SeriesBattle on Buka StreetPassport
See also List of Nigerian actresses
References
External links
Mercy Johnson on Facebook Mercy Johnson on X (formerly Twitter)