Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okogie, has been appointed Senior Special Assistant on entertainment, arts and culture by Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State.
The 32-year-old actress was appointed alongside 53 other Senior Special Assistants and nine Special Assistants to the Governor as Federal Constituency Supervisors for the GYB Connect Programme on Tuesday.
Secretary to the State Government, Ayoade Arike, said the appointments which will be effective from April 1, are to “plug identified gaps in service delivery, fill key positions with the right people and to broaden inclusiveness in governance by bringing people from more communities on board.”
Confirming the appointment, the mother of 3 said, “I am gratified with the official notification reaching me on my Appointment as the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor of Kogi State on Entertainment ,Art and Culture.
I am humbled, as i duely acknowledge this attending responsibility to serve my great state with the modest experience I have gathered over the years.
With depth of gratitude, I want to thank the Governor of Kogi State; His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello and his wife, the first lady of Kogi state Her Excellency Mrs Rashida Bello for this unparallel opportunity to serve.
My endless gratitude goes to my husband, Prince Odianosen Okojie for giving me his concent, knowing fully the sacrifices and adaptations he will have to put up with.
To all my family, friends, colleagues and fans, thank you for all your prayers and well wishes, I am eternally greatful to Almighty God, to him be all the glory.”
"I am shaking in tears"- Mercy Johnson tells Tonto Dikeh
Actress, Tonto Dikeh-Churchill has apologized to her colleague, Mercy Johnson for comments she made about the latter’s baby about four years ago. The mother of one had branded Mercy’s baby a witch and slammed her for returning to work few months after putting to bed. That post stirred up a firestorm of controversy on social media and added more strain to their relationship.
Years later, after stepping into motherhood, Tonto has rued her actions and is making reparations. Below is her post on social media.
Good morning world Since I have your undivided attention I better make good use of it and not miss the blessing in this lesson!!! Mercy Johnson Okojie, Ever since I had my baby I have been reminded constantly about an ill statement I made about one of your kids a very long time ago.I want to use this media to say I am so sorry,I sincerely apologize from the bottom of my heart.I had no right to say what I did,I totally disgraced myself with that.
As a mom I do realize a lot of things I take in because of the love of my son and I know you only took my insult because of that same love..
I am sorry MJ,I am sorry to your lil’ girl or boy..
We don’t have to love each other to realize when we are/went wrong••
I have/had no excuse for my behaviour and I also apologize to the fans I hurt/Let down with my words that day many years ago ..To Err is human but to forgive is divine!!!
Am not trying to be the better person,You deserve this apology for your Child for the Love I have for God..I found God and everything in my life changed,Let me tell you about him sometime..
God bless you and yours!!! Happy new year…
Take your time with the process of forgiving my ill mannered words to your infant but pls eventually do!!
#2017 Amending All my Wrongs
#2017 my year of positivity #Long over due apology #MAMAKING
Reacting to the apology note, Mercy said she had long forgiven her colleague and harbours no grudges.
Tonto, am shaking and in tears as I read your post.I have learnt the more this morning that the holyspirit is true,cus by him you were in my prayers last night and this morning.am in shock.
I always heard of what an Angel you are.Please,I forgave you immediately King came because I knew that u would have understood how it hurt me.
I Love you and I am short of words now but thank you and trust me I wish so much happiness and peace.am already hugging you so tightly. it is well and Purity is Blowing you a kiss too.
My God Will Bless You and Keep you Ahead always. MAMAPURITY
Mercy Johnson welcomes 3rd child
Actress Mercy Johnson and her husband have welcomed their 3rd child. The baby girl was born yesterday December 11 at the University of Maryland (St.Joseph Medical Centre) Balintore, USA.
“With my Hands Lifted up and my Mouth Filled with Praise with a Heart of THANKSGIVING I will Worship you oh Lord. I Hurriedly left Nigeria to witness the birth of my Baby, I was airborne when the Baby arrived. I’m right in the hospital at University of Maryland (St.Joseph Medical Centre) Baltimore. My wife and baby doing very well. Its a sister for Purity. Help me give thanks to God in this month of THANKSGIVING. God bless you all’.
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Child-Spacing: 'Expect my 4th child soon' – Mercy Johnson tells critics
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Pregnant talented actress, Mercy Johnson has responded to child-spacing ‘sermons’ from fans, friends or foes alike. The doting mother of two was criticized for getting pregnant few months after dedicating her last child, Henry. In an interview with Goldmyne TV, the movie star said that she knows what child-spacing entails and as an adult, she’s old enough to make decisions.
Pregnant talented actress, Mercy Johnson has responded to child-spacing ‘sermons’ from fans, friends or foes alike. The doting mother of two was criticized for getting pregnant few months after dedicating her last child, Henry. In an interview with Goldmyne TV, the movie star said that she knows what child-spacing entails and as an adult, she’s old enough to make decisions.
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“I am expecting my third child and I’m a married person so I don’t think people should ask me why. I understand the ethics of spacing kids but I’m a married person and an adult, I can decide the way I want to live my life. So yes, I’m having my third baby very soon. Thank you so much for the good wishes, thank you so much for the hate speeches, but save some of the hate speeches because the fourth will soon come to round it up then you can show your anger then but for now it’s good news let’s celebrate.”
“I am expecting my third child and I’m a married person so I don’t think people should ask me why. I understand the ethics of spacing kids but I’m a married person and an adult, I can decide the way I want to live my life. So yes, I’m having my third baby very soon. Thank you so much for the good wishes, thank you so much for the hate speeches, but save some of the hate speeches because the fourth will soon come to round it up then you can show your anger then but for now it’s good news let’s celebrate.”
You people sef, is it your pregnancy? trouble sleep, yanga dey wake am.
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Pregnant Mercy Johnson celebrates 31st birthday with hubby and kids
Mercy Johnson all glammed up in green for son's dedication.
Beautiful actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie and her husband, Prince Odianosen dedicated their second child, Henry yesterday April 26th, 2015. She looked really glamorous in her green attire.
Mercy Johnson to release new single with Don Jazzy
Actress, Mercy Johnson can sing? This has to be the revelation of the year! The beautiful mother of two is about becoming a double threat. Tiwa Savage, Waje and other Nigerian divas take note, MJ is the new kid on the block.
She posted a picture of herself and Don jazzy at the just-concluded Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards held in Lagos and then announced the collaboration on her twitter page. “With @DONJAZZY at AMVCA…watch out for my single…its Don Jazzy again!”
We really don’t know if Don Jazzy is producing the track or he’s featuring in the song. Whichever way, we can’t wait to listen. Who knows, a collaboration with Tonto Dikeh might be in the offing.
No big deal in boarding a train with ordinary people.- Mercy Johnson.
Some Nigerians have all shades of issues. Since when did it become totally WRONG for a celebrity to use public forms of transport? How does it amount to watering down his/her brand? Even high-profile figures in foreign countries do.
Actress Mercy Johnson who came under fire for doing so has penned her reaction.
“My picture and that of my daughter, Purity in a Lagos train has surfaced online and quite a number of people have asked me what I was doing in a train and in Lagos for that matter; not Paris or London.
I was around Iddo at Ebute Metta when my Range Rover developed a mechanical fault and I had to make a very important appointment in Ikeja regardless of the usual traffic congestion in Lagos.
Luckily, a member of my management team was around, he suggested a train ride and we were in Ikeja in less than 30 minutes but that is not the crux of this statement.
Like I mentioned earlier, I have had to answer questions in private and public as to why I would board a train because trains in Nigeria are considered a means of transportation for the ordinary and not-so-rich people.
A friend called and said I just devalued my brand by being on the train with ordinary people. I couldn’t help but laugh. Are we extra ordinary people because we are celebrities?
In as much as I understand the concept of branding, packaging and exclusiveness, I will never trade the experience to sit, interact and feel the pulse of so-called ordinary people.
By the way, I am part of the ordinary people. I grew up as an ordinary person among ordinary people. Why would I avoid them now? Would that be because I am now famous?
Without these ordinary people, how would I have been famous in the first place? Without the so called ordinary people, where would Nigeria’s growing population of so-called well packaged celebrities be today?
For the purpose of clarification, I was not on that train due to lack of money to get a well packaged cab or to get somebody to bring another car from the house but, my car developed an unforeseen fault and I needed a fast , reliable and convenient alternative immediately as there was urgent business to be attended to and I respect time a lot.
The train was available where I was; most importantly, I did not want to turn down the opportunity to be with the people who would ordinarily not have access to me so I grabbed the opportunity with both hands and here we are.
I want to thank my co-passengers, officials of the train for treating me with absolute respect and courtesy, I am indeed, very grateful.
Actress, Mercy Johnson shares new family pictures.
Beautiful and happy family! One month after giving birth to her son in the US, star actress, Mercy Johnson has shared new family pictures; starring herself, hubby Prince Odianosen, daughter Purity and Prince Henry.
Mercy Johnson welcomes baby no 2.
It’s a boy for the superstar actress! Mercy Johnson and her hubby Prince Odianosen Okojie have welcomed their second child today October 15, 2014 at St Joseph hospital, Maryland, United States. Their first child, Purity was one year old in January 2014.