Regarding naming or recognizing fair Yoruba Actresses, Mercy Aigbe is among the Top 5 actresses with such beautiful skin complexion. Moreover, when looking for the richest Yoruba actresses in Nigeria, she is undoubtedly among the top 20.
Mercy Aigbe has been in Nollywood (the Yoruba Movie industry) for the last 10 years, with countless movies to her name; one might wonder how much she is worth in 2024.
The answer to that question will be revealed shortly as we take you on a journey into her net worth, Biography, Personal life, Relationships, marriage, and movies.
Biography
| Full Name: | Mercy Aigbe |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Career: | Actress, Model, Business |
| Marriage status: | Married |
Mercy Aigbe (born January 1, 1978, 48 years old) is from Benin City, Edo State. She was born in Lagos, Nigeria, to Mr. and Mrs. Aigbe, and is the second of 5 siblings.
Educational background
Mercy attended the famous Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School in Ikeja, Lagos, and after graduating, she proceeded to Ibadan Polytechnic, Oyo State, where she earned an OND in financial studies. A few years later, she returned to the University of Lagos and bagged a B.Sc in Theatre Arts.
Acting Career
Years after earning her first degree in Theatre Arts from the Prestigious University of Lagos, Mercy Aigbe joined the Nigerian Yoruba Movie industry in 2006; 10 years later, she founded the Mercy Aigbe Gentry School of Drama in 2016.
To date, she has acted in over 200 Yoruba Movies; below are some of the Popular ones.
Movies
- Satanic
- Afefe Ife (2008)
- Okanjua (2008)
- Atunida Leyi (2009)
- Igberaga (2009)
- Ihamo (2009)
- Ìpèsè (2009)
- Iró funfun (2009)
- Mafisere (2009)
- Oju ife (2009)
- Omoge Osas (2012)
- Ile Oko Mii (2014)
- Victims (2015)
- The Screenplay (2017)
- Little Drops of Happy (2017)
- 200 Million (2018)
- Second Acts (2018)
Mercy Aigbe Awards And Recognition
Mercy Aigbe in the course of her acting career, has won several awards, which include:
- Best Actress in Yoruba at the City People Entertainment Awards
- Best Actress in Indigenous Language (Yoruba) at the Africa Movie Academy Awards
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Yoruba) at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
- Best Actress in an Indigenous Movie (non-English speaking language) at the Best of Nollywood Awards
- Yoruba Movie Personality of the Year at the City People Entertainment Awards
- Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year at the Links and Glitz World Awards.
Mercy Aigbe Fashion and Clothing Business
Apart from being a popular Yoruba actress, she is also a businesswoman and entrepreneur. In November 2014, she launched her clothing line, Mag Divas Boutique, and, years later, her skincare products. All of these assets are valued in the millions of naira and also contribute largely to her net worth.
Personal life
Mercy’s personal life has been more public than private, and as such, news about her relationship, marriage, career, and success has been under public scrutiny over the years.
Relationships
She was previously married to her now ex-husband, Lanre Gentry, a Nigerian hotelier. Both couples were blessed with two children (Juwon Gentry and Michelle Aigbe).
The marriage hit a dead-end in 2017 after Mercy accused her husband of physical, verbal, and emotional abuse, with photos of her bruised face as proof.
Mercy Aigbe Children
Mercy is blessed with two beautiful children, Juwon Gentry (10 years old) and Michelle Gentry (20 years old), from her former marriage to Lanre Gentry.
House and Cars
The Yoruba actress took to her Instagram page to announce that she is now a proud landlady, having acquired a new house worth 200 million in a desirable area of Lagos.
The popular rich actress is known for her exotic lifestyle and the exotic life that comes with exotic cars. Below are some of the cars owned by the successful Yoruba actress.
- Range Rover HSE Worth ₦30 Million
- Mercedes Benz GLA 250 worth ₦26 Million
- Toyota Land Cruiser Prado worth ₦35 Million
- Acura MDX SUV
Mercy Aigbe Instagram
Mercy is among the most followed Nigerian celebrities on social media, with over 9.8 million followers on Instagram.
Net Worth
Mercy Aigbe is one of Nigeria’s most influential actresses, with an estimated net worth of $1 million. Her primary sources of wealth are her numerous Yoruba Movies, multimillion-dollar endorsement deals, and various Businesses.
