A STREAMING WEEKEND WITH MERCY JOHNSON

Mercy Johnson, the celebrated Nollywood star, turned 40 in August 2024, marking yet another milestone in a career that has seen her star in over 100 movies. A native of Kogi State, Mercy's journey to stardom has been nothing short of inspiring. From humble beginnings, playing extras and minor roles for little pay, she has risen to become one of Nollywood's most hardworking and dedicated actresses. Once rated as the highest-paid actress in the industry, Mercy’s relentless pursuit of excellence has also earned her recognition as one of the 100 most influential African women and a spot on Google’s most-searched list.

Her remarkable journey began right after finishing high school in 2004 when she landed a role in The Maid, starring alongside Clem Ohameze and Eucharia Anunobi. That same year, she appeared alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Ramsey Nouah in Into Temptation. From 2005 onwards, Mercy's career skyrocketed, with standout performances in films like Hustlers, Baby Oku in America, and War In The Palace. Her versatility and skilful acting were recognised in 2009 when she won the AMAA’s Best Supporting Actress award for her role in Live To Remember. In 2013, she cemented her status as a leading actress by winning the AMVCA’s Best Actress award for her role in Tchidi Chikere’s hit comedy, Dumebi.

Mercy further showcased her talent and vision as a filmmaker with her production debut, The Legend of Inikpi, directed by Frank Rajah Arase. Released in 2020, the epic movie was a box office hit in Nigeria and Ghana, solidifying her status as a multifaceted powerhouse in the industry.

In 2022, she co-starred alongside Funke Akindele in Batte of Buka Street, a movie that became the 2nd highest-grossing movie for the year. In 2023, Johnson bagged two AMVCA nominations. One for her role as Awele in Battle on Buka Street and another for her role in a comedy movie Passport

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Mercy Johnson is a shining example of balancing a successful career with a fulfilling personal life. Happily married and a devoted mother of three, she embodies the modern woman who thrives on-screen and off, inspiring countless fans and aspiring actors across Africa.

To celebrate this milestone, ScreenNolly invites you to a special Streaming Weekend with Nollywood icon Mercy Johnson.

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Passport (Netflix)