"I endured domestic violence because of my children" Mercy Aigbe opens up in new interview.

Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe-Gentry has opened up on why she endured domestic violence in her 11 year-old marriage.  The mother of two who was beaten up by her estranged husband, Olanrewaju Gentry on Sunday, April 16, 2017 has revealed that the physical assault has affected her sight and caused her to bleed internally, she however said that she remained in the turbulent marriage because of her children and to retain the “Mrs” status.
Asked why she came out to say her husband never touched her, she was quick to refute it. “I never for once came out to say that my husband did not beat me. The video people were referring to happened in 2013 when there were rumours of such and I did a video recording alongside my husband to debunk the claim. At that time I had to do it to protect his image and my marriage. I had to do a live video at that time”, she said.

About Beating.
“He beats me consistently.” When probed on why she stayed that long after the consistent beating, Mercy revealed that she did because she wanted a home. “I stayed because I loved him and because every time he beats me, he begs and gets family and friends to beg me. He promised regularly to change but he never did. When my husband gets angry, he gets physical, not only to me but to anyone. He has done that with my house help who reported him to the Police years ago. “I stayed because of my children and because a lot of people look up to me. I was a role model of some sort and I really wanted to keep it together. I just wanted a home”

Why she wants to leave now.
“It’s not like I wanted to walk away but I just feel like we need help. I spoke to my husband’s brother about it. I told him I was going to pack out for some time while my husband seeks therapy. I just wanted to feel safe, that is why I moved my things out. This last beating was brutal. I actually thought I was going to die”.

I’m Still Coughing blood.
The Nollywood actress revealed that her husband broke her orbits which will necessitate a surgery for her to see properly. “I’m still coughing and sneezing blood even after three weeks”, she reveals how severe the injury inflicted upon her is.
My Husband Was Sleeping With a Girl
Aigbe also revealed that the last incident started few days before when she discovered that her husband was sleeping with a lady. A lady she claimed to be her friend whom she was close to. This was a regular attitude from her husband; a man she claims has slept with a lot of people close to her, even her PAs. He confronted him and it led to a huge argument which was turning violent before she had to keep quiet.

He Kept Beating Me
On the day of the incident, Mercy had informed her husband that she was attending a burial of her colleague. After his hesitance, she explained that it would not be fair on the lady since she had promised to be there and even invited him to come along. Mercy revealed that it was her refusal to go and pick her husband up while she was still at her designer’s place that brought the fury of the man on her. He was said to have driven there and started to beat her in the presence of everybody. “Immediately, I opened the door, he kept beating me. I was begging him and asking why he was beating me. He said he would destroy my face such that no make-up would fix it and destroy my career. He was acting like someone who was possessed. I told him “Lanre, mo ma bi mo fun e” (translated as “I have a child for you).

I agree that I am a fool
 
In the exclusive interview, the Nollywood star said she agrees that she was a fool for staying that long even with all the beating and humiliation. “I believed that a wise woman builds her home. That’s why I stayed that long”, she said.
About Cheating
“If he had shown a bit of remorse, maybe things would have been different. He went on saying that I cheated on him several times. I never cheated. That’s why I told him to come out with proof”, she said.

My Husband was in detention for over 7 months
“My husband was in detention for over seven months and I never left him or go anywhere. Why would I want to go now? He says all this is make-up. He is not showing any form of remorse and still sponsoring lies against me.
 
Source: Broadway Africa

Mercy Aigbe seals new endorsement deal

   

…..becomes the first Nigerian celebrity to own
an app
 Fortune continues to
smile on Mercy Aigbe Gentry as the wave-making actress and entrepreneur has been
unveiled as the new face of Edalaf
Brothers, an IT firm which provides integrated school management system
softwares in Nigeria. The beautiful mother of two was unveiled today July 26,
2016. at Ibis Hotel, Toyin Street, Ikeja.

 Biodun Falade, a
co-founder of the firm noted that Mercy Aigbe Gentry was an ideal choice of
ambassador for the company. “Mercy has done pretty well for herself in the
entertainment industry, she is at the peak of her career, she has been
scandal-free and chiefly, her character is congruent with our brand. She will
in no doubt reach out to our target market and impact the youths of this nation.”

Reacting to the honour, Mercy affirmed that, “Words
cannot express the pride and honour I feel about this great company. It has
been a remarkable year for me and I am beyond thrilled to have been considered
for such a huge role.”
 
In other interesting news, to keep in touch and share experiences with
her teeming fans worldwide, the beautiful mother of two who commands huge
following for her impeccable fashion taste would launch her website and app on
August 1, 2016. The app will offer access to her exclusive photos, videos, Fashion
styles, sneak peak of her films and other projects. Fans will also
have the opportunity to sign up and interact with one another, post pictures
and comments to mention a few.
The app which has been developed by Edalaf brothers will be available
at Google Play after the unveiling.
About
the company
Edalaf Brothers is an ICT company incorporated in 2010
has managed and developed softwares and portals for companies like MTN Foundation,
Lagis State Ministry of Environment, The Nigeria Police Force, School Of
Aviation, Ilorin, The Bells Ota, Caleb British Academy, Magodo, Micheal and
Cecilia Ibru Schools, Delta to mention a few.

Mercy Aigbe condemns Violence Against Women in 'Victims'.

Top Actress, Mercy Aigbe is gearing up for the release of her new movie titled, ‘Victims’. A gripping tale of trauma, vengeance and love, VICTIMS was directed by Lancelot Imasuen, stellar actors featured include Mercy Aigbe, Fathia Balogun, Juliet Ibrahim, Olu Jacobs, Saheed Balogun, Funsho Adeolu and a host of others. 

Synopsis

VICTIMS traces the life of Yeni, a young girl whose resentment for men was triggered by several emotionally disturbing experiences with them. A suspense thriller with dramatic twists, a very emotional tale told from the heart of a woman in deep pains, a woman deprived, A VICTIM.
Adducing reasons for producing the movie, the award-winning thespian said, “Violence Against Women or even Men is a grave violation of human rights and it will forever be decried in our society. VICTIMS however will not only highlight  the extraordinary strength of women who have been through such trauma but condemn the practice in it’s entirety.”
Victims will be available on DVD by July 25th.

Mercy Aigbe floats film school

In a bid to give back to the society and inspire people in pursuit of an acting career, vastly talented actress, Mercy Aigbe has floated a film school named- The MAG SCHOOL OF DRAMA. The School offers a 4-month training in acting, scriptwriting, movie making, stage management to mention a few.
Speaking on the laudable initiative, Mercy Aigbe Gentry said she feels elated to be an inspiration to young people who want to venture into the make believe world. “This project means a lot to me, I have received a lot of requests especially from my fans about creating a platform to tutor aspiring actors and I am glad we have finally kicked off. Students will be under the tutelage of well-rounded and experienced instructors who will help them build a solid foundation and develop skills needed to succeed in the highly competitive field.”
Registration closes on the 20th of July and training kicks off on the 29th July, 2016.
For More enquiries Call 08092947574

Fans fight over Mercy Aigbe's N50,000 largesse

For reaching 1m followers on Instagram few days back, talented actress, Mercy Aigbe-Gentry promised to reward a lucky fan with N50,000. All the fan(s) needed to do was to post a picture of her on their Instagram page and the image with the highest number of likes wins the cash.

And trust her fans to quickly jump at the tempting offer. During the course of the competition, one fan discovered her competitors were generating likes with the aid of a software and the aggrieved party quickly brought it to her notice. 
N50,000 easy???

Mercy Aigbe vents about ThisDay's AMVCA best dressed list snub

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Truth Be Told! It wouldn’t be a Nollywood’s best dressed list if Mercy Aigbe isn’t on it. She has over the years solidified her status as a style star. Her impeccable fashion sense has endeared her to many. A trip to her instagram page buttresses this fact. She didn’t disappoint at the 2016 AMVCA. She looked beyond chic in her studding silver beaded dress by House of Luminee. And she was totally hair and makeup goals! ( By the way, this is not a sponsoredPR article.)Mercy Aigbe at the 2016 AMCVAs. Credit: Instagram/Mercy Aigbe

But then, the Yoruba section of the Nigerian film industry (yoruba actors and actresses) have never been regarded as part of Nollywood, hence, her exclusion from the list. We all address them as ‘Nollywood stars’ but as far as the stakeholders or powers that be are concerned, they are not part of the industry. 
Read her reaction to her exclusion from Thisday’s best dressed list..
Hey Fam….so I just came back from church and decided to check IG only for me to see plenty tags on a particular pix posted by @thisdaystyle …..I read pple’s comments asking why Mercy isn’t on the cover and at first I wanted to waka pass, but on a second thought I decided to talk about it, cos it’s been an issue dat has lingered for too long!…….I thought to myself why didn’t Mercy make the cover of @thisdaystyle best dressed list?…. Has @thisdaystyle ever featured a yoruba actor on their cover?………are yoruba movies not part of nollywood? …..is Nollywood not supposed to mean home grown Nigerian movies? …..hmmmmm I am very sure they didn’t coz, they won’t want to STAIN their cover with a ‘RAZZ’ ‘LOCAL’ yoruba actor!….Yes I am razz, Yes I am local and Yes I am a Yoruba actor!…..No I refuse to speak ur almighty English with fake British or American accent!….Because I’ll always remain true to myself!…I am ME ….Proud Benin Woman, Proud Ijesha’s wife and above all proud Nigerian. …And just in case e still dey be una like dream ‘LOCAL TI TAKE OVER’ ….???????????? 






PS: Some ridiculous outfits were featured in that list. 

Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim makes Yoruba movie debut

Sultry Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim has landed herself a role in Mercy Aigbe’s new film. She would be playing the role of a lawyer in the flick which is titled, ‘Life After Marriage’. The film which is being directed by ace filmmaker, Lancelot Imasuen reportedly gulped N8million.
Credit: Movie Moments

Photos: Patience Ozokwor breaks down in tears as Nollywood stars protest for the release of abducted Chibok girls

Albeit she sheds real tears in movies, these particular tears are for a cause. 2014 AMAA best supporting actress, Patience Ozokwor led other Nollywood thespians like Mercy Aigbe, Chinedu Ikedieze, Thelma Okhaz, Femi Ogedengbe from Allen Avenue, Ikeja to The Lagos State Secretariat in Alausa to protest the release of the over 200 girls kidnapped a month ago by Boko Haram.
Ozokwo fought back tears as she knelt down to speak about the missing girls and the urgent need for the government to bring them to back. They were later addressed by The State House of Assembly Speaker, Honorable Adeyemi Ikuforiji, who appreciated them for lending their voices to the campaign and assured them that all hands are on deck to rescue the girls.
Photo Credit: AFP
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