Mercy Johnson's Biography

Mercy Johnson Okojie, popularly known as Mercy Johnson, was born in Lagos, Nigeria in August 28, 1984. Mercy is a native of Okene in Kogi state, and comes from a family of seven children. Johnson has appeared in over 60 movies. Mercy has revealed that growing up was tough and had difficulties paying her school fees most times. She also reveals that she worked as a housemaid to survive.


Her acting career debuts in the movie, "The Maid" in which she played the role of a possessed house help. Her performance in the movie shot her into the limelight and she has acted in other movies ever since. Johnson won the 2009 African Film Award for best supporting actress.

Mercy Johnson got married to Prince Odianosen Okojie at Christ Embassy Church, Oregun, Ikeja Lagos on Saturday, August 27, 2011. In August 29, 2012, Mercy Johnson's spokesman officially disclosed to the media about her pregnancy. It was an exciting moment for her fans since there was several rumors and speculations surrounding her pregnancy. In December 30, 2012, Mercy Johnson delivered a baby girl called Purity in America. Baby Purity Ozioma Okojie’s thanksgiving ceremony was held on the first week of March 2013.

She also won the best actress at Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2013 which was held on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Eko Hotel and Suites. She won the Best Actress Award With a movie titled "Dumebi The Dirty Girl".  

On Nov 3 2013 Mercy Johnson was in Trouble as Movie Marketers Threaten to Banned or Blacklists Her.