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Talking about versatility, Princess Mercy Johnson Ozioma Okojie (born August 28, 1984) is one of the most famous actresses in the Nigerian movie industry.
She is a famous Nigerian actress, television personality, and businesswoman.
Since her debut till now, every role she plays makes people feel that she is still at her peak.
Maisie Johnson’s performances on both local and international screens are second to none.
Nigerian actress
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| full name: | Maisie Johnson Princess Ozioma Okojie |
| stage name: | Maisie Johnson |
| date of birth: | August 28, 1984 (39 years old) |
| place of birth: | Lagos, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Kogi State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| high: | 1.6 m |
| parents: | Elizabeth Johnson, Daniel Johnson |
| brothers and sisters: | 6 |
| Husband • Spouse: | Prince Odianoson Okojie (m. 2011) |
| Boyfriend and partner: | not applicable |
| children: | Pure Ozioma Okojie, Divine Mercy Eshinoman Okojie, Henry Ozioma Okojie, Angel Onosetale Okojie |
| Profession: | Actress • Television personality |
| net worth: | $5.8 million |
Early life and education
Mercy Johnson Okojie is from Okeni, Kogi State. Her tribe belongs to Okeni, Kogi State, Nigeria.
She was born on August 28, 1984, in Lagos State to a father named Daniel Johnson, a former naval officer, and a mother named Elizabeth Johnson.
She is the fourth of seven children. She started her primary education in Calabar, Cross River State. Her father was a naval officer who was later transferred to Lagos State and she continued her education at the Nigerian Navy Primary School.
Apart from receiving her secondary education at the Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Mercy Johnson also received her secondary education at the Rivers State Secondary School.
Profession
After graduating from high school, Maisie Johnson auditioned for “Maid”, and then starred in many films such as “Hustler Thief”, “Baby Oku in America”, and “Palace War”.
In 2009, she won the Best Supporting Actress Award at the 2009 Africa Movie Awards for her outstanding performance in the film “Live to Remember” and won the Best Actress Award at the 2013 Africa Magic Audience Choice Awards for her outstanding performance in the comedy film “Dirty Girl Dumebi”.
In December 2011, she was ranked as the most Googled Nigerian celebrity and retained this position in 2012. She is the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor of Kogi State on Entertainment, Arts and Culture with effect from 1 April 2017.
On November 3, 2013, Mercy Johnson was once banned from acting because of her high pay. Marketers in the Nigerian film industry threatened to ban her from the industry because her demands were too high.
She, along with other Nigerian movie stars like Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Richard Mofe Damijo, Emeka Ike, Ramsey Nouah, Nkem Owoh, Stella Damasus and Jim Iyke, were reportedly banned from acting for demanding a higher pay for each movie.
However, the marketers/producers lifted the ban on March 9, 2014, after the actress apologized.
She made her debut as a film producer with the film The Legend of Inipi.
personal life
On August 27, 2011, Mercy Johnson married Prince Odianoson Okojie.
They have four children, three daughters and one son, namely the eldest son Purity Ozioma Okojie, the second son Divine-Mercy Ehinomen Okojie, the third son Henry Ozioma Okojie and the youngest son Angel Onosetale Okojie.
Endorsement
In October 2019, Mercy Johnson signed an endorsement agreement with Chi Limited’s Prime brand Hollandia Evap Milk.
She also became the brand ambassador of Pennek Nigeria Limited, a real estate investment company based in Lagos.
The actress’s children have also signed a new brand ambassador deal with children’s skincare and cosmetics brand Zandas Kiddies and Fragrance.
Awards and nominations
- Best Supporting Actress at the 5th Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2009.
- Won the Best Supporting Actress Award at the 2009 Nigerian Film Awards.
- Named as the most Googled Nigerian movie celebrity in 2011.
- The 2012 Nigerian Movie Awards awarded her the “Best Actress” award.
- Most Googled Nigerian Movie Celebrities of 2012.
- The Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) awarded her the title of “Best Actress in a Comedy Series” in 2013.
- Hot actresses at the 2014 Nigerian Movie Awards.
- 2018 Eloy Awards Actress of the Year.
Filmography
Since joining the film industry, Mercy Johnson Okojie has appeared in over 100 films and continues to work as a producer, director, and actor.
- Maid
- Falling into temptation
- family gathering
- Falling into temptation
- Lost in desire
- Kill the Bride
- Under the sky
- Under control
- grateful
- Sugar Mom
- Dear Mom
- Payday
- A world of pain
- A bullet
- Priest’s Oath
- The Last Kiss
- Marry the enemy
- Endless Night
- Emotional Mistakes
- 19 Macaulay Street
- Put aside wealth
- A twist of fate
- Scorpion God
- The last tradition
- take me Home
- look into my eyes
- Sunshine My Son
- My beloved son
- She is my sister
- The power of justice
- Kolomental
- Kissia
- Genevieve
- Evil Agenda
- Desperate Agenda
- Crisis in Paradise
- Breath of anger
- Regional Mom
- Tiger King
- The gods are wise
- Temple of Justice
- tell me why
- Girl’s Soul
- Growing strength
- Stop sinning
- Kiss my pain
- Live to Remember
- Don’t want to be a player
- Forest of Promises
- Don’t want to be a player
- Cooperating maid
- An act of faith
- Tears of Hope
- Royal Tears
- Guilty pleasure
- The sound of pain
- Sexy Girls
- Hottest at the moment
- Entanglement
- Twins Battle
- Crying Soul
- Beyond Desire
- A call for justice
- Whitechapel
- Where the Money Sleeps
- Seeker
- Crying Soul
- Code
- password
- Thank you for coming
- Brave baby
- Mirror of Life
- End of mirror life
- Sun Gem
- Tiger Heart
- Widow’s Heart
- A painful victory
- The Spiritual World
- my world
- Bus driver kindness
- Sins of the past
- Heart of a Saint
- The Hand of Fate
- brave heart
- Deepwater
- The enemy I saw
- The power of a kiss
- Okubabe in the United States
- Liar Bloody Ring
- Your will is accomplished
- The light will come
- 16th Anniversary
- Seven and a half dates
- Mmasi: The arrogant missionary
- Christmas in Nigeria
net worth
Mercy Johnson has an estimated net worth of $5.8 million. She is one of the richest actresses in Nigeria.
social media
- Facebook: Mercy Johnson Okojie
- Twitter: @realmercy
- Instagram: @mercyjohnsonokojie
- Mercy Johnson Okojie on IMDb
