Mercy Johnson is Most Outstanding Actress in Africa

Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson Okojie has emerged the Most Outstanding Actress of the outgoing year.

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Mercy who is one of the hottest faces in the Nigerian movie industry, won the award at the prestigious Afro-Australian Music and Movies Awards (AAMMA) which held in Australia recently.

The Afro-Australian Music and Movies Awards is the only African awards event in the whole of Australia and New Zealand. The award recognizes Mercy Johnson as Africa’s Queen of the screen which is a symbolic recognition. The event was the third edition of AAMMA, and it held at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney, Australia.

Though MJ regrettably was absent at the awards ceremony, owing to some circumstances beyond her control, Nollywood baby-face actor, Desmond Elliot received the award on her behalf.

Other distinguished award winners at the exquisite event were Desmond Elliot, Ghanaian John Dumelo, Makossa crooner, Awilo Longomba and Pascal Atuma.

AAMMA is an award that appreciates, encourages and celebrates talents within and without the African community of Australia, the African continent and the diaspora.

Past winners of the awards include the African queen crooner, Tuface Idibia, Jimmy Bangura and Emmerson Bockarie among others.

MJ who made her movie debut in ‘’The Maid” years ago has featured in over 100 movies and still counting.  She has won other notable awards to her credit including the best actress at the exquisite Future Awards among others.

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MERCY JOHNSON TOPS GOOGLE'S MOST SEARCHED NIGERIAN CELEBS 2011

Top actress Mercy Johnson Okojie is rated among the very professional actresses that Nollywood has ever produced.This is because she is always thorough in her role interpretation and gives everything it demands to do a nice job.

The talented actress has emerged the most searched Nigerian celebrity on Google in 2011. 

According to Google.com insight, top search terms include Mercy Johnson wedding,Mercy Johnson goes blind, and many more.

Thumbs up girl. 

2012: ACTRESSES THAT WILL RULE AND SHAKE NOLLYWOOD BY 2012

As nollywood continues to undergo revolution, a lot has become at stake and the stars are very much ready to up their game. The days are also fast approaching when actors and actresses who cannot deliver would be relegated to the backyard and pay dearly for it. 

2012 therefore promises to be an exceptional year in nollywood for a lot of reasons. First, there are a lot of upcoming actresses and actors who desire to permanently stamp their place in nollywood. Secondly, those who have been in the industry for a long period of time wants to proof some critics wrong and show that the deserve all the applause and praise they are receiving from fans all over the globe. 

Whatever the situation maybe, nollywood is not going to remain the same and we are surely going to witness a better, bigger, entertaining and an improved nollywood come next year. These are the list of actresses that would rule and dominate the headlines in nollywood by 2012. They would stir up fire in nollywood like never before.

1.Nse Ikpe Etim

You can simply say ‘’Amazing Nse’’ the beautiful actress would certainly headline the game in nollywood by 2012. She just won the best actress in the English category at the just concluded BON awards. An online website once described her as the ‘’Silent Tsunami’’ and ‘’The Next Big Thing’’ in nollywood. 

Nse ikpe etim may not be far from this description as she has proven times without number that she can stand the heat and deliver in difficult movie roles.
Called by the name ‘’Omoze’’ in the movie reloaded, the actress has continued to rise and there seems to be no limits. Nse was discovered few years ago by nollywood veteran emen isong and she has since remained part of the royal arts academy family. She has got everything by her side to be the best of the best, the talent, the right network, the working knowledge of the industry, the diversity and the personality.

Be ready to see her rock it next year in kunle afolayan’s movie Phone Swap, monalisa chinda’s Kiss and tell, and the latest and first movie production by rita domique. She is unarguably the best actress at the moment alongside tonto dike and mercy Johnson.

2. Tonto Dike

Tonto dike’s best is yet to come and her fans are waiting. It has been said in the industry that nobody loves nollywood more than uche jombo and tonto dike. Like a bomb tonto would explode come 2012. She has got the swag and the experience to make her compete with the best of the best in the industry.

Although often being criticized by the media based and on the roles she chose to act, but she is fast crossing her bridge to reach her best form. Watch out for tonto in 2012.

3. URU EKE

The British returnee has never had it better in the industry until now. If you are not acquainted with her movies then you need to go check these movies out, ‘’Forgive Me Father,’’ ‘’Ebony,’’ ���’African Soldier,’’ ‘’The Gift,’’ ‘’Return Of Ogidi’’ Timeless Passion,’’ the soap ‘’Catwalq.’’ 

She has just finished working with the royal arts academy group on the movie ‘’Weekend Getaway, and she is presently working with Nigerian Hollywood star hakeem ka kazeem on obi emelonye’s movie ‘’Last Flight To Abuja.’’ Her time has come to finally register her brand strong in nollywood.

4. Chelsea Eze

She may not be your regular girl on screen but come 2012 she is bound to reign as one of the best. She has got the beauty, talent, and touch that make her completely irresistible. She emerged the first runner up for miss Taraba State in 2006 and has seen found herself in mainstream nollywood.

She won the BON revelation of the year award in 2010. The movie ‘’Silent Scandal’’ which she featured alongside genevieve nnaji and Ghana’s majid Michel eventually pushed her into limelight. She also featured in one of the best movies of the year ‘’Two Brides And A Baby’’ alongside Stella Damascus. She is presently in the United States where she is casted alongside Hollywood stars.

5. MBONG AMATA

By 2012 her name is bound to ring like a siren when the movie ‘’Black Gold’’ hits the cinema. Coming all the way from the amata dynasty, mbong amata has been very impressive. An actress and a model, 2012 will eventually see her compete at the highest level in nollywood.

6. BEVERLY NAYA

She was presently the host of nigeria’s leading men’s lifestle magazine ‘’Mode Of Men’’. An epitome of beauty, no other actress in nollywood is favorably tipped to hit the top spot in 2012 apart from beverly naya. She may have not spent a long time in nollywood, but the time is ripe enough. She has initially been involved in the movies such as ‘’Make Me A Heart’’ Mystery Of Destiny’’ ‘’Home In Exile’’ ‘’Guilty Pleasures.’’

Nollywood fans all over the world are now ready to see her best performance ever in the yet to be released movies ‘’Weekend Getaway’’, ‘’Allan Pozza’’ and the latest from nollywood veteran tarrila thompson’s ‘’ Up The Creek Without A Paddle.’’ Since after returning to Nigeria from the United Kingdom, she has developed so much passion for nollywood and that has actually proved to be her power.

7. OMOTALA JALADE EKEINDE

She has always been among the best of the best and nothing so much seems to have changed. But however, 2012 would see her try to claim the title once more. She is another actress also tipped to make a huge impact by 2012. 

Fans are also ready to see her in these yet to be released movies ‘’Ties That Bind’’, teco benson’s ‘’Blood In The Lagoon’’ and obi emelonye’s ‘’Last Flight To Abuja.’

8. GENEVIEVE NNAJI

For close to two decades running, Genevieve has remained the best and most talked about nollywood actress. It was her breathtaking performances that have helped to move nollywood this far. In east African countries, it is said that genevieve is even more popular than some of the leaders of those nations.

She has been tested in the industry and now she is even more connected and has more passion to showcase her talent to the world. Always cheerful, happy, humble and calm genevieve would certainly make a statement in the industry like she has always done come 2012.

9. INI OBONG EDO

Everything seems to be working for her at this moment. She is stable in her marriage and career. She is also connected to highly notable personalities in the industry and this gives her the edge and room for improvement. Her movie ‘’ I Will Take My Chances’’ from the stables of the royal arts academy would hit the cinema by January. It promises to be one of the best movies ever in the history of nollywood. Ini seems to be winning more fans everyday and she is ready to stand up to the responsibility.

10. STELLA DAMASCUS

She has repacked herself and fans are going to see her best by 2012. The movie ‘’Two Brides And A Baby’’ is only the tip of the iceberg. She is presently working on her movie ‘’Unspoken’’ which she is the executive producer. You are going to be seeing her in another dimension by 2012.

Mercy Johnson chats about her new movie “3 Friends & A Lover”, Blindness Rumours

 

A few weeks ago, rumours were swirling that Nigerian actress Mercy Johnson had “gone blind” after her wedding. As we can see from recent red carpet appearances, the rumours were false.

iROKtv caught up with Mercy Johnson on the set of the movie that sparked the rumour – “3 Friends & A Lover“. Mercy’s character loses the use of one of her eyes. The movie’s makeup artiste created the convincing “gauged eye” look.
Watch the on-set interview and let us know what you think.

More pictures from Mercy Johnson's wedding

Actress, Mercy Johnson got married to her heartthrob, Prince Odianosen Okojie during the last few months. It was a star-studded, well attended ceremony. The groom looking dapper in an all white suit and dark shade, walked into the Christ Embassy auditorium flagged by his best man Kenneth Kadiri and grooms men.

The lovely couple sealing the day with a kiss.

Shortly after, the congregation comprising family members, friends and some members of the press were on their feet as the Bride made a head turning entrance into the church. Mercy Johnson looking beautiful by all definitions in her all white figure accentuating yet flowing wedding gown, was flagged by her chief brides maid, the beautiful Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson and a star studded bridal train including Waje, Empress Njamah, Chika Ike, Qween Nwokoye and Goldie.

With Christ Embassy’s Pastor Ton Obiazi officiating, the wedding went on smoothly and saw the exchange of vows, rings and kisses amidst a lot of cheering from the crowd. After a lot of dancing and praising, the church wedding ended and all roads led to 10 Degrees Event Centre, the reception venue.

Once settled in the reception hall elegantly decorated by Royalandmarks, the guests were left in the hands of the MC of the event who happens to be the famous Nigerian comedian AY. He got everyone laughing and relaxed in few minutes after which he welcomed in the newly wedded couple.

The almost endless roll call of stars and dignitaries at Mercy Johnson’s wedding include, Genevieve Nnaji, Stephanie Okereke, Ebele Okaro,Jibola Daboh, Emeka Ike, Iyabo Ojo, Jim Iyke, Segun Arinze, Mike Ezuronye, Shan George, Kenneth Okonkwo, Patience Ozorkwo, Chinedu Ikedieze, Majid Michel, Francis Duru, Dj Jimmy Jatt, Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly and many others.

Munchies, Villa Sophia and Drinks Plus kept the mouths of the guests busy with mouth watering delicacies and cocktail drinks. The beautifully decorated cake, high enough to be seen from every angle of the hall was made by Cakes n Cream. Guests also could not help dancing as Ebony Band, kept everyone grooving all through the event. The heavy media coverage at the wedding was handled by Bigsam Media.

In a statement by her management firm, Bigsam Media, Mercy says thank you to all her fans, friends and colleagues who stood by her and came for the wedding.

                        

Mercy with her parents

Yvonne Nelson, Waje and Empress Njamah

Chika Ike, Queen Nwokoye and Goldie

Actor, Chinedu Ikedieze

Majid Michel and Francis Duru

Compere of the event, AY

Muma-Gee

Francis Duru, Shan George and a guest

Emeka Ike

Majid Michel

Mike Ezureonye and friends

2shots and Mike Ezureonye

Jim Iyke and Kenneth Okonkwo

Jibola Dabo (left)

Genevieve Nnaji making a speech

Stephanie Okereke

Nneka and Isaac Moses

Iyabo Ojo

Empress Njamah

Shan George

Nollywood Super-Star Actress, Genevieve Nnaji

Photos: Mercy Johnson flaunts her Beautiful figure 8 body on WOW! magazine

The Pictures would make you wanna say WOW!

2011 has been a remarkable year for Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson. In fact, she has hardly been out of the news throughout the year. (See more beautiful pictures below). In January, she won Actor of the Year at The Future Awards. She then sensationally had her... hair shaved off for a role in the movie, Heart of a Widow.

In August, she got married to her sweetheart Prince Odianosen Okojie at a spectacular ceremony, which took place in Lagos (Nigeria). To round up the year, she features on the stunning cover of the December issue of Wow Magazine. She has also done a photo spread for the magazine wearing dresses from several Nigerian labels.

 

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Photos: Mercy Johnson stunning at Aki's wedding

Mercy Johnson Okojie at the wedding of Chinedu and Nneoma Ikedieze over the weekend. Marriage really agrees with the actress....never seen her so stunning and so elegant. You go girl!

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