1. Mercy Aigbe was born on 1 January 1978 and is a Nigerian actress, director, fashionista and businesswoman.
19 Facts About Mercy Aigbe
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Mercy Aigbe is best known for her Yoruba language movies.
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Mercy Aigbe was born on 1 January 1978 in Edo State to Pa Aigbe and Mrs Abisola Grace Owodunni.
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Mercy Aigbe is the second child in a family of five.
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Mercy Aigbe had her primary education at St Francis primary school and attended Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School Ikeja, Lagos State.
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Mercy Aigbe is an alumnus of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State, where she received her OND in Financial Studies.
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In 2001, Mercy Aigbe graduated from University of Lagos with a degree in Theater Arts.
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Mercy Aigbe founded "Mercy Aigbe Gentry School of Drama" in 2016.
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In November 2014, Mercy Aigbe was made the brand ambassador for Elephant Gold Rice.
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Mercy Aigbe signed a one-year deal to be the brand ambassador for Prestige Cosmetic in June 2015.
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In July 2016, Mercy Aigbe signed an endorsement deal with Edalaf Brother Limited, an IT solution company.
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Mercy Aigbe was made an ambassador for a fitness company called "Shape you," the company that produces Slimming Coffee in October 2016.
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Mercy Aigbe is known for her unique style and dressing.
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At the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Mercy Aigbe's dress earned her great applause from fashion stakeholders.
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In November 2014, Mercy Aigbe launched her clothing store, Mag Divas Boutique, in Lagos, then opened another outlet in Ibadan.
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Mercy Aigbe was awarded Fashion Entrepreneur of The Year at Links and Glitz World Awards.
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In 2013, Mercy Aigbe married a Nigerian hotelier, Lanre Gentry, after the end of her first marriage, and has two children.
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Mercy Aigbe consequently separated from her second husband due to claims of domestic violence, and started a campaign against it.
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In 2023, Mercy Aigbe converted to Islam and changed her name to Hajiya Meena.