Mercy Aigbe

Mercy Aigbe was born on 1 January 1978 in Edo State{{cite web|url=https://www.nigeriafilms.com/style/122-beauty/50709-mercy-aigbe-looks-more-beautiful-without-makeup-photos|title=Mercy Aigbe looks more beautiful without makeup|access-date=21 March 2019|archive-date=22 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122125509/https://www.nigeriafilms.com/style/122-beauty/50709-mercy-aigbe-looks-more-beautiful-without-makeup-photos|url-status=live}} to Pa Aigbe and Mrs. Abisola Grace Owodunni.{{Cite web|date=29 January 2017|title=My mum and I : I bought car in school and lied to mum I won beauty pageant –Mercy Aigbe-Gentry|url=https://www.sunnewsonline.com/my-mum-and-i-i-bought-car-in-school-and-lied-to-mum-i-won-beauty-pageant-mercy-aigbe-gentry/|access-date=13 April 2021|website=The Sun Nigeria}} She hails from Benin city which is the capital of Edo State. She is the second child in a family of five.{{cite web|last=Okundia|first=Jennifer|date=1 January 2021|title=Pictures: Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe hits 43|url=https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2021/01/01/pictures-nollywood-actress-mercy-aigbe-hits-43/|access-date=13 April 2021|website=P.M. News}} She had her primary education at St. Francis primary school and attended Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School Ikeja, Lagos State.{{cite web|date=2 December 2020|title=Who is Mercy Aigbe? Biography, Age, Career, Net worth, Awards, other Facts ⋆ NaijaHomeBased|url=https://www.naijahomebased.com/who-is-mercy-aigbe-biography-age-career-net-worth-awards-other-facts/|access-date=14 April 2021|website=NaijaHomeBased|archive-date=14 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414212748/https://www.naijahomebased.com/who-is-mercy-aigbe-biography-age-career-net-worth-awards-other-facts/|url-status=dead}} 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.{{cite web |url=https://www.naija.ng/1163683-mercy-aigbe-children.html#1163683 |title=Mercy Aigbe children |website=naija.ng}}{{Cite web|date=21 August 2010|title=True, some of my colleagues are wayward, says Mercy Aigbe|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2010/08/ture-some-of-my-colleagues-are-wayward-says-mercy-aigbe/|access-date=14 April 2021|website=Vanguard News|archive-date=16 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416025019/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2010/08/ture-some-of-my-colleagues-are-wayward-says-mercy-aigbe/|url-status=live}}

Mercy Aigbe kicked off her acting career by starring in some soap operas, including the popular TV drama series "Papa Ajasco."{{cite web|date=29 November 2017|title=Mercy Aigbe, beautiful, talented actress|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/womancrushwednesday-mercy-aigbe-beautiful-talented-actress/he22cr2|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302210836/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/womancrushwednesday-mercy-aigbe-beautiful-talented-actress/he22cr2|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 March 2021|access-date=14 April 2021|website=Pulse Nigeria}} 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.{{cite web|title='I'll never do anything to jeopardize my marriage' -Mercy Aigbe {{!}} Encomium Magazine|url=https://encomium.ng/ill-never-do-anything-to-jeopardize-my-marriage-mercy-aigbe/|access-date=14 April 2021}} She founded "Mercy Aigbe Gentry School of Drama" in 2016.{{Cite web |url=https://www.tvcontinental.tv/2016/08/04/mercy-aigbes-drama-school-graduates-first-set-trained-students/ |title=Mercy Aigbe's drama school graduates first set of trained students |date=4 August 2016 |website=Television Continental |access-date=18 October 2018 |archive-date=18 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191018155132/https://www.tvcontinental.tv/2016/08/04/mercy-aigbes-drama-school-graduates-first-set-trained-students/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.36ng.ng/2016/07/17/mercy-aigbe-starts-film-school/ |title=Mercy Aigbe Starts Her Own Film School |last=Braimoh |first=Tobi |date=17 July 2016 |access-date=18 October 2018 |archive-date=22 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122124929/https://www.36ng.ng/2016/07/17/mercy-aigbe-starts-film-school/ |url-status=live }}

In November 2014, Mercy Aigbe was made the brand ambassador for Elephant Gold Rice.{{cite web|date=27 November 2014|title=See actress' behind-the-scenes photos from TVC|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/mercy-aigbe-see-actress-behind-the-scenes-photos-from-tvc/rmwvjf0|access-date=15 April 2021|website=Pulse Nigeria|archive-date=15 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415232313/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/mercy-aigbe-see-actress-behind-the-scenes-photos-from-tvc/rmwvjf0|url-status=dead}} Mercy Aigbe signed a one-year deal to be the brand ambassador for Prestige Cosmetic in June 2015.{{cite web|title=Mercy Aigbe speaks on her new endorsement deal {{!}} Encomium Magazine|url=https://encomium.ng/mercy-aigbe-speaks-on-her-new-endorsement-deal/|access-date=15 April 2021|archive-date=15 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415233252/https://encomium.ng/mercy-aigbe-speaks-on-her-new-endorsement-deal/|url-status=live}} In July 2016, Mercy signed an endorsement deal with Edalaf Brother Limited, an IT solution company.{{cite web|date=26 July 2016|title=Mercy Aigbe signs new endorsement deal|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/mercy-aigbe-signs-new-endorsement-deal/|access-date=15 April 2021|website=Vanguard News|archive-date=15 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415234306/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/mercy-aigbe-signs-new-endorsement-deal/|url-status=live}} She was made an ambassador for a fitness company called "Shape you," the company that produces Slimming Coffee in October 2016.{{cite web|date=28 October 2016|title=Nigerian actress Mercy Aigbe gentry lands another endorsement deal with a fitness company|url=https://allure.vanguardngr.com/2016/10/nigerian-actress-mercy-aigbe-gentry-lands-another-endorsement-deal-fitness-company/|access-date=15 April 2021|website=Vanguard Allure|archive-date=15 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415235405/https://allure.vanguardngr.com/2016/10/nigerian-actress-mercy-aigbe-gentry-lands-another-endorsement-deal-fitness-company/|url-status=live}} Mercy Aigbe, in March 2017, was made the brand ambassador for BK hair.{{cite web|last=Peter|first=Adenuga|date=22 March 2017|title=Mercy Aigbe Endorsed As BK Unique Hair Ambassador|url=https://www.informationng.com/2017/03/mercy-aigbe-endorsed-bk-unique-hair-ambassador.html|access-date=16 April 2021|website=Information Nigeria|archive-date=16 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416000337/https://www.informationng.com/2017/03/mercy-aigbe-endorsed-bk-unique-hair-ambassador.html|url-status=live}} In September 2018, She was made the brand ambassador for "Naija Taxi Services", a company that deals with transportation of people.{{cite web|last=Okundia|first=Jennifer|date=27 September 2018|title=Mercy Aigbe Bags Another Brand Influencing Deal|url=https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2018/09/27/mercy-aigbe-bags-another-brand-influencing-deal/|access-date=16 April 2021|website=P.M. News|archive-date=16 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416001643/https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2018/09/27/mercy-aigbe-bags-another-brand-influencing-deal/|url-status=live}} Mercy Aigbe alongside Bose Alao and Biodun Okeowo penned an endorsement deal with a Cosmetic giant "Mary Make"{{cite web|title=The Nation Newspaper|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/|access-date=16 April 2021|website=Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics}}

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Mercy Aigbe is known for her unique style and dressing.{{Cite web |url=http://thenet.ng/6-times-mercy-aigbe-wowed-us-on-the-red-carpet/ |title=6 times Mercy Aigbe wowed us on the red carpet |last=Ewulluh |first=Binyelum |date=26 July 2016 |website=Nigeria Entertainment Today |access-date=18 October 2018 |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329104504/https://thenet.ng/6-times-mercy-aigbe-wowed-us-on-the-red-carpet/ |url-status=live }} At the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Mercy Aigbe's dress earned her great applause from fashion stakeholders.{{Cite web |url=https://stargist.com/entertainment/nigerian_celebrity/mercy-aigbes-dress-to-the-amvca2016-has-got-everyone-talking/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181018043104/https://stargist.com/entertainment/nigerian_celebrity/mercy-aigbes-dress-to-the-amvca2016-has-got-everyone-talking/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 October 2018 |title=Mercy Aigbe's Dress To The #AMVCA2016 Has Got Everyone Talking |website=StarGist |access-date=18 October 2018}} The dress was commended for its unique design.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/mercy-aigbe-fans-react-to-this-day-style-snub-id4834779.html |title=Fans react to This Day Style snub |last=Odumade |first=Omotolani |date=22 March 2016 |website=Pulse |access-date=18 October 2018 |archive-date=18 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181018044752/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/mercy-aigbe-fans-react-to-this-day-style-snub-id4834779.html |url-status=dead }} In November 2014, Aigbe launched her clothing store, Mag Divas Boutique, in Lagos, then opened another outlet in Ibadan.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/events/mercy-aigbe-actress-launches-fashion-store-id3342566.html |title=Actress launches fashion store |last=Banah |first=Namang |date=11 December 2014 |website=Pulse |access-date=18 October 2018 |archive-date=18 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181018043415/https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/events/mercy-aigbe-actress-launches-fashion-store-id3342566.html |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |url=https://fabwoman.ng/mercy-aigbe-opens-magdiva-boutique-in-ibadan-fabwoman/ |title=Mercy Aigbe Stays Winning As She Opens Boutique In Ibadan |date=15 March 2018 |website=Fab Woman |access-date=18 October 2018 |archive-date=10 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201010102448/https://fabwoman.ng/mercy-aigbe-opens-magdiva-boutique-in-ibadan-fabwoman/ |url-status=live }} She was awarded Fashion Entrepreneur of The Year at Links and Glitz World Awards.{{Cite web |url=https://www.nigerianbulletin.com/threads/photos-actress-mercy-aigbe-wins-%E2%80%98fashion-entrepreneur-of-the-year%E2%80%99-award.163578/ |title=[Photos] Actress Mercy Aigbe Wins 'Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year' Award |date=9 January 2016 |website=Nigeria Bulletin |access-date=18 October 2018 |archive-date=18 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181018045434/https://www.nigerianbulletin.com/threads/photos-actress-mercy-aigbe-wins-%E2%80%98fashion-entrepreneur-of-the-year%E2%80%99-award.163578/ |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/08/04/mercy-aigbe-living-her-dreams/ |title=Mercy Aigbe Living Her Dreams. . . |date=4 August 2018 |website=ThisDay |access-date=18 October 2018 |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329104509/https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/08/04/mercy-aigbe-living-her-dreams/ |url-status=live }}

In 2013, Aigbe married a Nigerian hotelier, Lanre Gentry, after the end of her first marriage,{{Cite web |last=Tayo |first=Ayomide O. |date=2015-05-11 |title=Actress opens up on why her first marriage crashed |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/mercy-aigbe-actress-opens-up-on-why-her-first-marriage-crashed/2yrhf1v |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}} and has two children.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/mercy-aigbe-find-out-how-star-actress-keeps-her-marriage-going-id5263883.html |title=Find out how star actress keeps her marriage going |date=14 July 2016 |website=Pulse |access-date=13 October 2018 |archive-date=13 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013211550/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/mercy-aigbe-find-out-how-star-actress-keeps-her-marriage-going-id5263883.html |url-status=dead }}{{cite news|url=http://www.informationng.com/2015/07/mercy-aigbe-gentry-expecting-another-child-for-new-hubby-photos.html|title=Mercy Aigbe Gentry Expecting Another Child For New Hubby|website=Information Nigeria|accessdate=9 August 2015|archive-date=24 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924042630/http://www.informationng.com/2015/07/mercy-aigbe-gentry-expecting-another-child-for-new-hubby-photos.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2015/06/03/mercy-aigbe-gentry-says-most-nigerian-men-dont-want-their-wives-to-outshine-them-in-motherhood-instyle/|website=Bella Naija|date=6 March 2015|title=Mercy Aigbe-Gentry to Motherhood InStyle: 'Most Nigerian Men don't want their Wives to Outshine Them|author=Adesola Ade-Unuigbe|accessdate=9 August 2015|archive-date=4 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150804145018/http://www.bellanaija.com/2015/06/03/mercy-aigbe-gentry-says-most-nigerian-men-dont-want-their-wives-to-outshine-them-in-motherhood-instyle/?|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=2022-07-11 |title=Mercy Aigbe prays for daughter as she turns 21 |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/07/mercy-aigbe-prays-for-daughter-as-she-turns-21/ |access-date=2022-07-18 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}} 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.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/mercy-aigbe-marks-1-year-since-domestic-violence-attack-id8259492.html |title=Actress marks 1 year since she encountered domestic violence in failed marriage |date=16 February 2018 |website=Pulse |access-date=13 October 2018 |archive-date=13 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013172422/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/mercy-aigbe-marks-1-year-since-domestic-violence-attack-id8259492.html |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.channelstv.com/2017/06/29/mercy-aigbe-joins-campaign-domestic-violence/ |title=Mercy Aigbe Joins Campaign Against Domestic Violence |date=29 June 2017 |website=Channels TV |access-date=13 October 2018 |archive-date=13 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013175339/https://www.channelstv.com/2017/06/29/mercy-aigbe-joins-campaign-domestic-violence/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.hotnaija.com.ng/2021/06/mercy-aigbe-and-ex-husband-lanre-gentry.html |title=Mercy Aigbe and ex-husband Lanre Gentry blast each other on Father's Day |date=21 June 2021 |website=HotNaija |access-date=21 June 2021 |archive-date=24 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624211313/https://www.hotnaija.com.ng/2021/06/mercy-aigbe-and-ex-husband-lanre-gentry.html |url-status=live }} Mercy Aigbe acquired a multi-million naira mansion in 2018.{{Cite web|url=http://www.informationng.com/2018/06/actress-mercy-aigbe-buys-multi-million-naira-house-for-herself-and-her-kids.html|title=Actress Mercy Aigbe buys multi-million naira house for herself and her kids|date=19 June 2018|access-date=31 July 2018|archive-date=31 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180731153828/http://www.informationng.com/2018/06/actress-mercy-aigbe-buys-multi-million-naira-house-for-herself-and-her-kids.html|url-status=live}}

In 2022, she married Kazim Adeoti, popularly known as Adekaz.{{Cite web |date=2022-01-24 |title=Mercy Aigbe ignores critics, flaunts wedding photos with hearthrob |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/507624-mercy-aigbe-ignores-critics-flaunts-wedding-photos-with-hearthrob.html |access-date=2022-03-30 |language=en-GB |archive-date=31 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331172205/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/507624-mercy-aigbe-ignores-critics-flaunts-wedding-photos-with-hearthrob.html |url-status=live }} In 2023, Mercy converted to Islam and changed her name to Hajiya Meena.{{Cite web |last=Acho |first=Affa |date=2023-12-10 |title=Why I Converted To Islam – Mercy Aigbe |url=https://leadership.ng/why-i-converted-to-islam-mercy-aigbe/ |access-date=2024-07-08 |language=en-US |archive-date=8 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240708184403/https://leadership.ng/why-i-converted-to-islam-mercy-aigbe/ |url-status=live }}

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