Mercy Eke

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Mercy Eke
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Eke speaking with Wazobia Max TV in 2019
Born
Imo State, Nigeria
EducationImo State University
Occupation
  • Media personality
  • actress
  • video vixen
  • businesswoman
Years active2019–present
TelevisionBig Brother Naija

Mercy Eke 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.[1][2] On March 14, 2020, Eke received the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award for Best Dressed Female.[3]

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".[4] She also appeared in the music video for Airboy's song "Nawo Nawo".[5] Eke auditioned for Big Brother Naija four times before becoming a contestant.[6]

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.[7]

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.[8] Eke has also appeared in short comedy skits alongside a few Nigerian comedians.[9][10]

Endorsement deals[]

Eke has signed endorsement deals and become a brand ambassador for numerous brands, including Ciroc and Mr.Taxi.[11][12]

Filmography[]

Television
Year Reality Show Role Notes
2019 Big Brother 4 Herself/contestant Reality show
2020 Fate of Alakada[13]

Herself

Film

Music videos[]

Year Title Artist Ref.
2017 "Baby Mama" Ichaba featuring Davido [14]
2017 "Nawo Nawo Song" Airboy [15]
2019 "Ije Ego" MC Galaxy [16]
2020 "Take It" Rudeboy [17]

Awards and nominations[]

Year Event Category Result Ref
2019 Scream Awards Celebrity Sensation of the year Won [18]
2020 AMVCA Best Dressed female Won [19]
Most Popular Couple Won [20]
2021 Most Popular Person Nominated [21]

References[]

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


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