Today, I thought of many things I would love to have as birthday gifts and the many dreams I am still pursuing. In all of this I’m not losing sight of the fact that if not for God I might have ended up on the street like the many kids and young adults begging for food and some prostituting to make ends meet. If we know the circumstances that force some of these people on the street, we would spare a thought for them. I am where I am today purely by the grace of God and the grace of people who believed in me from the word go.Recently, I was at the Boys Reform Home, Oregun, Lagos, the discussion I had with the principal Mr. Kotun and much later with the Special Adviser in charge of allremand homes in Lagos set me thinking about the boys and girls on the street. They have dreams too. Can they fulfill those dreams on the street? The answer will likely be no; because I won't be where I am today if I ended up on the street.
For this reason, Mercy Johnson Foundation will be doing a lot to get kids off the street. We are not asking people for money or donation, I will do all I can with the resources God has given me, and with the support of my husband to help get these kids off the street and set them on the path where they can begin to pursue their dreams. I want to plead with people, fans, friends and colleagues to spare a thought for the children on the street. We can begin by educating people around us, parents, the children and people in charge of children (Oga-house help relationship, teacher-student relationship, and others) on the need to treat every child like the future of Nigeria depends on it. And truth be told, our future will not be all that enjoyable if we let the scourge of ‘street-children’ fester. By then, the rich will begin to cry. I learnt Lagos State Government has 11 homes where most children picked from the streets are kept, reformed and reunited with their families after counseling.
That is an initiative Mercy Johnson Foundation will be supporting and beyond that we will be going to different states to help spread the message-Get kids off the street, save the future. From tomorrow, I will begin to replay some of the lessons I learnt at the boys’ reform home and we all can contribute to getting the kids off the street.
I am grateful to everyone that has sent in a birthday message, tweet and gifts. Thank you and God bless you.
Mercy Johnson Okojie
262 comments:
1 – 200 of 262 Newer› Newest»Ȋ̝̊̅ soooooo much like your way mercy cos you α̲̅я̩̥̊ε̲̣̣̣̥ S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ real
Nice 1 Mj,God help u.
Aww Mercy, u have a beautiful heart. God bless u.
D lord is ur strength....happy birthday dearie
Thank u so much mercy our God will strengthen u to do more
That is good from her,and we will be waiting for the action to begin.
Happy bday MJ
Awwww she has a heart of gold...God bless u Mj.
Hapi b/day drln. LLAP
wow, very thoughtful of you dearie. Happy birthday Mercy, best years ahead.
That my girl right there, now Tonto go kill yourself Bish!
Just placed a kiss on ur beautiful rosy cheek!!HBD dear....mercy fan
WOW, very totful of you dearie. Hapi birthday Mercy, best years ahead.
Can someone pls tell me why I shdnt love this woman
Nice one,the Lord is ur strenght as U̶̲̥̅̊ embark on this reformation.
She's so adorable,may God continue to bless her!
happy birthday and may God bless in ur endeavours.
No matter hw much money dis babe has made, she wud always look dirty and unkept to me *sigh*
MJ...You have a heart of gold. Happy birthday to a lovely woman... you are the reason i watch Nollywood movies. :-)
God will empower you to do as you have said..what a great heart.
mercy mercy
Happy birthday mj,best wishes.
Wow I'm amazed first time I'm impressed by a celebrity's effort this makes sense and I hope Nigeria supports God bless ur beautiful soul
GOD bless MJ,and may your intentions towards this kids nd the street ppl come to past, really impressed by your dission stay blessed Mj#didi
Happy birthday MJ...we love u
Your such a darling dear...may God continue 2 bless u more...Amen!
Good idea mercy, kEep it up, God strenghten u
Awwww...May thy Lord Help her †☺ fulfill her wish....S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ touching....Love you S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ Much Sweetheart
Happy happy birthday to you my darling Mercy. You rock girl.
HBD Mercy Johnson Okojie, Wishn ya wuh u wish ur Luvly self
Dats y I luv u my queen, humble as always.luv u 2 d moon and back and God bless u *kisses*
Celebrate your birthday like you mean it. Go wild. I will help you apologize tomorrow. Happy Birthday MJ
Wow nice one. God bless you dis day and always and give u the strength and resources to pursue ds vision.God bless u
Good work mercy.
Celebrate your birthday like you mean it. Go wild. I will help you apologize tomorrow. Happy Birthday M.J
Mercy may d Lord bless u and c u thru on dis en wishing u a haaaaaaappy birthday 2 u
Really love ur post, MJ. Your passion is enviable and simply a demonstration of the answer to "who is your neighbor".
Mercy looks beautiful in this attire. Lovely family too.
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Happy birthday mercy......nd thanks for ur good work
Very well said mj, more grace to ur elbow..happy birthday
I loooovvvveee mercy 4 life!!!
Nice one dearie,if we all can just think in dis direction for once,i'm sure we'll be able to atleast help some kids out there fulfil their dreams,i gat ur back on this babes....**HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY OKU****LOVE U MUCHOS
Ps...linda i hope you'll publish this my comment.
WE LOVE YOU MERCY!! A TRUE NOLLYWOOD ROLE MODEL! RESPECT!
Quite thoughtful of her.
May God bless her heart.
~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA3310
Happy birthday Mercy!
She doesnt care wat the world thinks of HER. or HER MARRIAGE, she is SIMPLY saying Thank You Lord!! derz nothing More beautiful! she deserves all the LOVE she gets from us. Love her!
Good thought...God bless you
MERCYYYYYYYYY I LOVE THIS GIRL. BLACK AND CONFIDENT
G̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴͡D̶̲̥̅ bless Чö̤̣̇ΰя ĠõõD heart.
G̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴͡D̶̲̥̅ bless Чö̤̣̇ΰя ĠõõD heart.
I am happy for you, so shall God bless me
niz......*divamila*
hbd, wishn u llnp! Cheers
Awwwwwwww! Mercy Johnson i L♥√ع you so much,for your Kind heart,for remembering where you came from,and for not forgetting children who are going through rough childhood just like you did..You exude nothing but kindness,maturity and a true mother! May God continue to bless you and give you the strength to do that which you desire..HBD beautiful one
PRETTY GIRL
May God bls u nd ur hubby abundantly as ur abt 2start dis project...Virgos are vry kind n passionate pple,i din evn knw we share dsame sun sign,Happy bday deaire n i wish u all u wish urself
Awww Mercy,God bless your beautiful heart
Mercy is in Dubai .... Came in on the same flight (23rd of Aug). She was hiding her self (low profile) and I saw Purity and her husband was getting a DU sim at the airport. Linda you should hire me to do amebo for you....
Linda post my 1st comment evn if u dnt post dis 1 o :|
I luv my MJ!may God continue to bless u an ur family..kissess
Nyc one mj
May God bless ur good work it wl surely make an impact in d life of somany people keep if up
Luv u plenty Mj,God be ur strength,IJN Amen
Mercy u av reasoned well n ur desire is generous it shows that u'v got a great heart thnks dear. To those other celebs that all they can show forth is sexy body,holiday wit family in paradise, new porche blah blah blah.... Without any sense of giving hmm... weldone eeennn. But remember its a circle
This is great, mercy you ve really provb yourself! Am proud of you and may God see you through this pat. Love you rock
*A Toast To A Tested Thespian*
From whatever perspective anyone choose to look at Princess Mercy Johnson Odi Okojie aka MJ, you are a picture of consistency. From the perspective of an engine room for the Nigeria movie industry. A unique actress; a woman of integrity; a committed family woman/mother; a woman who has a large heart for the less endowed; a woman who has left her footprint on the sands of Nollywood. But, as you mark another remarkable year today, there are clear indications that your footprints will get bolder, and therefore more visible, as the years go by. We give God all the glory.”
It might never knew, as you were growing up, that providence would make you an active participant in the events that would shape the collective success of Nigeria Home Movie. A woman who only speaks when it is absolutely necessary. But what may not be difficult to conjecture is the fact that Mercy Johnson has distinctively strive to make a difference in the entire africa-entertainment industry.
This Day, I Wishing You A Resounding Happy Birthday And Many More Years Of God's Grace.
Congratulations MJ, ...you are worth celebrating!
Kester Raymond Okodede
Kessehi@yahoo.com
meaning u r a retired...mouth sealed,anyway once an ashii always an ashii
mercy am touched go on I luv u.
God bless you and keep you for your daughter .
HBD MERCY WULLGHNP BLESS U
BECAREFUL AND KNOW WHAT YOU WANT.
Men and women cheat on their partners because
Once the men have a job, they think nothing but wife and they call it settling down and women wants to marry just to answer mrs or before they run out of marriage age.
Along the line they realise they married the wrong one.
Please make sure you are capable of getting married, mentally and spirituall.
Some marry because of wealth, fame and material benefits.
THAT IS WHY CHEATING IS RAMPANT AND DIVORCE IS WATER YOU CAN DRINK AT ANY TIME. Linda post this let pple comment pls
God knows I love this girl so much. May God give you the grace strength wisdom and resources you would need for this task. And I pray that God takes Nigeria to greater heights.
God bless Mercy Johnson and her family has she turns a year older today.
I love you plenty and keep your light shinning.
You go girl!!!!
Nna all dis message! Iz ok hbd tho
I L♥√ع this lady!God bless u̶̲̥̅̊ too
Good one,Mercy...thumbs up!!!
Live long and prosper my dear! #GGMUB
happy birthday MJ
happy birthday MJ
This is so thoughtful of her! We share same thoughts concerning these kids too! God bless u Mercy! Many more years ahead IJN!
i love you more now MJ..God bless you
I love mercy too much,God bless u fr ur good work..
oh sweet mercy how much I would love to meet u. love u darling
long life & prosperity, the lord almighty,ll continue to guide & protect u, amen.
mercy i reali appreciate ur efforts. i believe in helpin odas with d little resources u have...not wait until u become a senator or commissioner....sometimes i wonda wat d likes of senator Remi Tinubu & Company do wit d lots n lots of money at their disposal. ehnmm...ur husband has alot already do u need 2 become a senator again be4 u can achieve ur dreams????
Impressive !!!
dat's so nice of u
Happi bdae,wishing u lln'p.pray this ur project turns out to be a sucess.
Awwww.....mercy....llnp
Hbd mj longlife, and nice work kip it up.
this is something i would love to do...once i have the means to start. mercy u r special...these children r the future of our world not just nigeria.
Happy Birthday swit! She s got a heart of Gold.shacoco
Good work mercy.
Happy Birthday dear Mercy.
Long life and prosperity. God bless ur handwork.
Stripper loving Psquare, Elite wanna be, channel handbag clutching Genevieve and the rest pls take a cue from mercy.
Aww sweet one, HBD. Blessings...
~D great anonymous!
Really nice!!! God bless u Mercy
Ɠ♡D's blessings always darling!
God bless you Mercy Johnson, nwaoma. He will continue to bless your children and you.
Happy birthday mercy, GOD bless
Very touching
omg i just lov dis lady.....am proudly kogite ,mercy my sister frm another mother,..okun o waoo, agba ,i greet u in our major languages in kogi...hbd llnp.kip representin us kogites wella
May God bless u dear MJ..welldone. No b Omotola wey dey pose 4 magazines up and down..tsww!
HBD my dear! May God continue to protect n guide u all d days of ur life Amen! Luv u
I luv ds lady..I use to ve bad notions abt dis lady whn she newly strtd buh now I see a dffrnt her!!!congrat
Simply d best among d rest, hapi bday MJO, llnp Cheers
HBD MJO. U r one of a kind.U r blessed in the morning,afternoon and in the evening.
Keep going dear mercy, All ɪ̣̝̇ƨ̣̣̣̇̇̇̇ well. L♥√ع uuuuuuuu
happy birthday to u ma. many more returns in jesus name.Amen.
God bless you for your effort and have a beautiful year ahead.
Beautiful girl with a beautiful soul..bless u
Happy birthday girl....de Lord is ur strength,beyond what anybody would 've given u as a birthday gift u gave urself de best gift ever...I luv u 4 de path u 've taken. More grease to ur elbow. Hannah.
Mercy dear may d Almighty God continue to bless N provide for ur family even as u are concerned about oda pepole's dreams,Amen.
Wishing u all d best life has to offer, cheers.
Wish I cld get to meet u in person.Luv u.
Happy Birthday Mercy... More blessing,May God continue To Bless You As You Do That.
Happy birthday my dearer/my name-sake $ more fruitful year ahead,may God help u to acomplish this wounderful dream.
That is a Golden Heart! There shall be no end to your prosperity... Happy Birthday!!
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I luv u mercy Johnson...more grease to ur elbow. Wunmi
Dat was sweet speech mercy, am proud of u. Luv u.
My dear mercy, may d almighty God keep strenghting u as u remember d poor ones $ may u $ ur family never lack in Jesus name,Amen.
i like dat more grease to ur elbow....linda post ma comment pls
God bless you ma.
I love u mercy
God bless u for this MJ....
Aww ds is fresh,God bless u....HBD many more yrs 2 come...
Linda u neva post my comment nah :|
Linda post my comment nAa
This is it!!!
*DropsMic*
Mercy ur just an amazing woman may God bless u richly.... u have such a beautiful heart!
Am happy 4 u LLNP
Good reflection n deeds..hmmm..i think it is more sincere when no one blows a whistle for d goods dey are going to do or about to..let your left hand not know what yopur right hand is doing.
The good Lord that have placed dis thought and vision in u, bless u with d ability to execute dem... LLNP
Hbd......look so beautiful
Wao,, i love ur heart
What a kind hearted woman. If you need help pls contact me .
God bless u mrs okojie. HBD and many more years, amen.
Nice one MJ
Swty d lord is ur strenght
Very touchinG! This makes want to go out and show some love too!
Dat will be very very nice mercy if U̶̲̥̅̊ fullfil Ʊя promise as U̶̲̥̅̊ said. All same happy birthday
Mercy Johnson-Okojie is a wonderful and lovely woman. God bless her for her honesty. God bless me to a similar work as this. Amen.
God bless you lovely mercy johnson!
God bless u.
Mercy is my b.day mate cool, happy b.day mate llnp
U proven to be more wonderful,and better dan u seem on set,love u mehn
linda post my comment.BECAREFUL AND KNOW WHAT YOU WANT.
Men and women cheat on their partners because
Once the men have a job, they think nothing but wife and they call it settling down and women wants to marry just to answer mrs or before they run out of marriage age.
Along the line they realise they married the wrong one.
Please make sure you are capable of getting married, mentally and spirituall.
Some marry because of wealth, fame and material benefits.
THAT IS WHY CHEATING IS RAMPANT AND DIVORCE IS WATER YOU CAN DRINK AT ANY TIME.
Really Nice of u.
Awwwwwwwww,dats very nice of u Mercy,God will continue to bless u
Happy birthday mama purity llnp
May God bless you. Frankly speaking I feel so bad about the people on the streets especially our girls who try to make ends meet. They have dreams too just like you and I. I don't criticise or talk bad about them because if not for the grace of God who am I to judgr them. Thank you MJ for embarking on this project. May God assist you financially and otherwise. Amen.
good initiative.wishing you happy birthday long life and prosperity.
may bless and reward your kind and thoughtful heart
Mercy sweetie,may d gd lord continue to bless d works of thy hands and may way 4 u where there's none IJN amen.HBD.
Congrat mercy n many more yrs to come
Hapy birthday dearie...
Nice one Mj baby. God will see through
How I luv dis lady so much, she's just an angel. Hapi bday darling. #hugs n kisses#
Mercy may G̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴͡D̶̲̥̅ bless aπϑ keep U̶̲̥̅̊ 4 me.G̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴͡D̶̲̥̅ is wit U̶̲̥̅̊ aπϑ Ūя̲̅ family
i lov M.J..more grease 2 ur elbow
Very sweet,I love u so much M.J
Happy Birthday darling. God will strengthen and empower u to do it.
Mercy you are one in a million.wish i cld meet you.you share d same birthday with ma mum.nd we share the same vision
Am really hapi @ ma luv 4 mercy has step up 2day, d bible said it in d book of James dat dis is d hole duty of a gud xtian. God wil continue 2 kip dis dream alive IJN
God bless ur heart mercy.
HBD Mercy,God bless U̶̲̥̅̊я heart. D̶̲̥̅̊ȍ. V a fruitful life dear.
Very good one mercy. Am so very touched by ur speech. May God empower u more dearie! Kudos
Amara
Happy bday sweetie role model, BUIP
Happy birthday dear nd God bless ur efforts. Much luv
Nice one mercy!!! Many more years to come .God bless u boo
Mi luv mercy
Baby oku, my gallant lady. You are just so special, I love you lots
A mother wit a large heart.d good lord bless u honey
Happy birthday Mercy
I admire your acting prowress indeed u aa good at wat u do.
U ar ma darlin n I wil 4eva luv ya. Carry go gal!!! nthin do u. God bless ur endeavours. Amen.
I pray that with God's help you will be able to accomplish what you set your heart to accomplish. I truly respect you and I wish you all the best. happy belated birthday to your baby girl.
MJ of life! God will definitely make you bigger for this exquisite initiative of yours. #OluwaSwarez
Wow!thant's really thoughtful of u mercy,thanks for remembering the needy.your child will know no sorrow ijn.keep up the gud work.
Hbd MJ. God bless u abundantly.LLnP
Mercy Johnson! I have always been your fan n will always do so! Many God bless you very much! For every one person you help you set a foundation for your future and that of your children! I love you
My lovely mj God will not stop blessing u and ur family amen kisses.
God Bless You Dear.
i will luv to give u a gift MJ, just send me your adress den i will deliver it at your door step,buh for now i tink HBD will do,may God grant u d wisdom,strenght,knowledge,to pursue and achieve your Goal,GoD BLESS MERCY JOHNSON FOUNDATION
Vry kind of u...HBD
U d best sweetie luv u n hbd to u
God bless ur heart..
Tochi
Hapi b'day Mercy I wish u llnp
I so much love dis lady, May God bless u mercy .
God bless her for this great initiative LLNP
Love this piece...
Hello Mercy may the good LORD reward you abundantly. Wishing you many Happy Returns... Warm regards. Truly all GROWN UP!
I love mercy too much !!! I love this message !!!
Happy birthday mercy
Happy birthday girl! U surely rock. Thumbs up
God blesin my dear mercy. Am so proud of u. More years 2 come n more blesin. Pls dnt behave like oda buyin 1 bag 4 1 million plus....ano mention name 0000
happy birthday Mercy. u do well.*smiles*
HBD darling, wishing u all d best..
Oh Mercy, what a good idea of yours. May God who inspire you give you all it will take to GET THE KIDS OFF THE STREET, Amen. Happy birthday.
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Nice 1...
HBD darlyn..ur a rare gem...I tap ur blessing IJN....popcake
Well said. God bless U! More fruitful years...
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