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Mercy Eke
Eke speaking with Wazobia Max TV in 2019
Born (1990-09-29) 29 September 1990 (age 34)[1]
Imo State, Nigeria
EducationImo State University
Occupations
  • Media personality
  • actress
  • video vixen
  • businesswoman
Years active2019–present
TelevisionBig Brother Naija
ChildrenNone
AwardsAMVCA 2020

Mercy Eke // ⓘ (born 29 September 1990), is a Nigerian media personality, actress, video vixen and entrepreneur from Imo State. She won season 4 of Big Brother Naija in October 2019, becoming the first woman to win the reality show.[2][3] She is the founder of MNM luxury.

On 14 March 2020, Eke received the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award for Best Dressed Female.[4]

Early life

Eke is from Imo State, Nigeria. She attended Egbu Girls Secondary School in Owerri, and graduated from Imo State University in 2014. Eke appeared as a vixen in the music video for Davido and Ichaba's single "Baby Mama".[5] She also appeared in the music video for Airboy's song "Nawo Nawo".[6] Eke auditioned for Big Brother Naija four times before becoming a contestant.[7]

Career

Eke entered the Big Brother Naija house on 30 June 2019. She was announced as the winner in October 2019, becoming the first woman to win the show .[8]

After winning season 4 of Big Brother Naija, Eke became an ambassador and influencer for various organizations. In 2020, she made her acting debut in the Nollywood film Fate of Alakada.[9] Eke has also appeared in short comedy skits alongside a few Nigerian comedians.[10][11] She joined Big Brother Naija All Star, July 2023[12]

Business deals

Eke has signed endorsement deals and become a brand ambassador for multiple brands, including Ciroc and Mr.Taxi.[13][14] She also launched her own clothing line MNM Luxury.[15]

Filmography

Television
Year Reality Show Role Notes
2019 Big Brother Naija Season 4 Herself/

Contestant

Reality show/

Game show

2020 Fate of Alakada[16] Herself Film
2023 Big Brother Naija Season 8 All Stars Herself/

Contestant

Reality Show/

Game Show

Music videos

Year Title Artist Ref.
2017 "Baby Mama" Ichaba featuring Davido [17]
2017 "Nawo Nawo Song" Airboy [18]
2019 "Ije Ego" MC Galaxy [19]
2020 "Take It" Rudeboy [20]

Awards and nominations

Year Event Category Result Ref
2019 Scream Awards Celebrity Sensation of the year Won [21]
2020 AMVCA Best Dressed female Won [22]
Net Honours Most Popular Couple Won [23]
2021 Most Popular Person Nominated [24]

References

  1. ^ Sare, Watimagbo (2022). "Mercy Eke's True Age Revealed via her VIN". Legit.ng. Retrieved 21 October 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Mercy breaks the jinx, wins BBNaija grand finale". Punch Newspapers. 19 September 2019. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  3. ^ "Mercy Eke Bbnaija Biography". BBN. 19 September 2019. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  4. ^ "BBNaija Pepper dem stars, Mercy Eke and Mike Edwards, win Best Dressed Award at 7th AMVCAs". 15 March 2020.
  5. ^ Odutuyo, Adeyinka (5 August 2019). "BBNaija's Mercy sighted as a video vixen alongside Davido and Ichaba". Legit.ng - Nigeria news.
  6. ^ "'Nawo nawo' [Video]". 6 April 2017.
  7. ^ "StackPath". leadership.ng. 20 October 2019.
  8. ^ "Mercy Eke Makes History, Emerges First Female to Win Big Brother Naija". 6 October 2019.
  9. ^ "Mercy Eke makes Nollywood debut in "Fate Of Alakada" - P.M. News". www.pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  10. ^ "Find Out Why #BBNaija's Mercy Slapped Broda Shaggi in this Hilarious Video | Watch". 15 January 2020.
  11. ^ "BBNaija's Mercy Eke slapped Broda Shaggi in 'silent war'". 18 January 2020.
  12. ^ Adeyemi, Ameedat (23 July 2023). "Mercy, WhiteMoney, Seyi others unveiled as housemates for BBNaija 'All-stars' edition". Peoples Gazette. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  13. ^ Oladimeji (1 November 2019). "BBNaija: Mercy signs new endorsement deal with Mr Taxi | 36NG". Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  14. ^ Yaakugh, Caroline (22 November 2019). "Just like Tacha, Mercy signs partnership deal with same popular liquor brand". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  15. ^ Oladimeji (21 December 2019). "Mercy Eke Launches Clothing Line 'MNM Luxury'". 36ng.
  16. ^ "BBNaija's Mercy Eke makes acting debut in Toyin Abraham's 'Fate of Alakada'". 24 January 2020.
  17. ^ "Ichaba ft Davido - Baby Mama [Official Video] | FreeMe TV" – via www.youtube.com.
  18. ^ "Airboy - Nawo Nawo (Official Video)" – via www.youtube.com.
  19. ^ "BBNaija's Mercy and Ike Star in MC Galaxy's 'Ije Ego' Video". 2 January 2020.
  20. ^ "Cryptic Messages Between Mercy Eke & Paul Okoye 'Rudeboy' On Instagram Sparks Secret Dating Rumors (Photos)". 6 February 2020.
  21. ^ "Scream Awards: Mercy Bags 'Celebrity Sensation of the year' Award". Women Africa. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  22. ^ "#2020 AMVCA: Funke Akindele, Ramsey Nouah win big (FULL LIST OF WINNERS) | Premium Times Nigeria". 14 March 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  23. ^ Correspondent, Local (3 August 2020). "BBNaija 2020: Mercy and Ike win Most Popular Couple in the NET 2020 Award". ABTC. Retrieved 5 October 2020. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  24. ^ "Net Honours - The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
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