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Monday, 25 August 2014

Mercy Johnson speaks on why she loves Genevieve Nnaji

Mercy Johnson has spoken once again of her love for actress Genevieve Nnaji, who she says is her role model. Speaking with City People magazine, Mercy Johnson said she adores Genevieve and doesn't know what she can do that will be better than what Genevieve has done in the movie industry
"I think I have one of the best role models ever. I like Genevieve like crazy. I started watching her movies from the onset but I didn't want to be Genevieve, I wanted to be Mercy with the motivation that a Genevieve could give me. So I watched lots of movies. I don't play with her movies. I don't know what I can do that will be better than what she has done. But I just try to improve on it, try to do it the way she will do it and perhaps even better to my own level. I practice like all the time. It is like a passion. It is just where I want to be. I am alive and I am in my space. It was paramount to perfect that space. I need everything. I watch everything. Nothing passes me by. I watch newscasters reading there news and after they are done, I sit down the way they do and read the news like that. So it is practice and Passion." she said. Continue...
Mercy went further to say that her love for Genevieve has never been hypocritical.
"It was never a hypocritical kind of love or likeness. It was plain. I didn't even ever think I will become close to her. It is like I can meet her anytime I want to".
On how she felt when she first met Genevieve Nnaji;
"Ahh! The first time I met her, my friend took me there. When we got to where she was, I became nervous. I told my friend "no, let me hide in your boot". And I did. I got into her boot. Can you imagine I came to see her and when I got there, I wanted to run back. I jumped into my friend's boot. So when she came out of the hotel, I could not see her, I could only hear her voice. The 2nd time I saw her was on set. When she came down and I met her, she said" "Ahh! Mercy, I like your movies" and I started crying. I was in tears of joy. I said "Aunty Genny, so you watch my movies?". She was sort of embarrassed. Before I met her, she had already known that there was somebody who was crazily insane about her. She was really nice to me, receptive. And even whenever we work together, she will correct me and say, that thing you did, you could have done it this way. Usually in life, you will know somebody, who is more than you. Give him or her that respect. You can't fight a battle you can't win. It does not make any sense. If somebody is much more bigger than you, there is nothing as big as you admitting it and hearing it from that person. I didn't come into the picture to compete with anybody. I came to learn, do it well, make it and be there" she said

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Unknown said...

Mercy,always truthful and down to earth.

Unknown said...

i love these women. linabella40@yahoo.com

Eugenia Ekeji said...

Tell me u don't like Genny and i will tell u what ur problem is. I love u Genny.

Ceeflo said...

The friendly rivalry is nice, the ability to appreciate, Mercy, Nice of you

Anonymous said...

You are really humble mercy.
Now I see why you have lots of fans.Is very difficult not to like you .
ebeleaham@yahoo.com.

Bishop Dammy said...

Good! @all whatever your hand find doing ..do it well and to the glory of God! You can be som1s role model. James 4:17. BishopDammy#

beauty said...

Ok heard!beautymadu90@gmail.com

Unknown said...

that good eongrillz@gmail.com

www.glowyshoe.com said...

Awww...how sweet

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Anonymous said...

celebrity lies, story story. bizzybrain2003@yahoo.com

CINDY said...

That's lovely!!

Unknown said...

Hw nice? I luv mercy for dis

Anonymous said...

pretty ladies
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Anonymous said...

Good 4 Her#interesting@kginvestmentltd@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Kul. veraonuel@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Exactly,husseinmotunrayo2012@gmail.com

Olameedey said...

Well said. Genny is indeed a role model 2 many. More power 2 ur elbow ma'am.

♥ ȊƦȋƺȟ ƘƦȋϻ ♥ said...

Hmmmm d@s luvly....luv her masef... *bensonneky@yahoo.com

BONARIO NNAGS said...

Awww! I love Mercy's disposition too,admire her humility.

~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

Angie said...

Ok.. I heard same mercy slapped my Mama G some yrs ago. Why is she being all humble now?. ; guess being a mother made her humble as expected.

* My R1.50c comment *

Anonymous said...

lovely..jnwaino@yahoo.com

Eugenia Ekeji said...

God knows the day i'll meet with her, i'll crawl to greet her cos she has motivated every member of ♏Æ” Family. Love her like "KILODE"

Anonymous said...

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Swaggcino said...

Dats one thing I like abt u mercy and its y u are u and nobody else

Oby said...

My kinda girl! I love you Mercy for being so down to earth. I adore my Genny ofcourse, can't get enough of her. Genny if you read this I still dream of meeting you someday, I live in Jo'burg just in case you are still here. Yea! I know you came into SA..lol! Linadigoch@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Mercy you great today because you respect people like Genny. God will take you to a greater height as you keep doing so.

Xmoke said...

Hmm... Some motivation there

Unknown said...

helooooooooooooo ameh.omatule@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

suffocating tinz

Dei Diva said...

Well said MJ...humble as ever.

D ROCK said...

Love this part "I wanted to be Mercy with the motivation that a Genevieve could give me. So I watched lots of movies" Guys see also
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Unknown said...

True luv, but advice her to get married, (Linda sugar boy)

ary said...

that is brutal honesty and the reason why in my opinion why Mercy Johnson is one of our best actresses on the local scene and she really needs to step up into mainstream and rub shoulders with the Nnajis, Omotalas and Dominics of the industry.

Unknown said...

True luv, but advice her to get married, (Linda sugar boy)

Unknown said...

This is true love!! Ifeomatundeasolo.gmail.com

Unknown said...

Ure a better actor,dnt look down on urself MJ

omaahhonda said...

Ok

NaNcY DreW said...

Hmmm Mercy Mercy very blunt I guess Geny is humble can't say cuz I dunno her in person buh when it comes to originality I like mercy more. Love genevieve as an actress tho she's very gud.

Anonymous said...

Niice one... Bill_smith121@yahoo.com...

Unknown said...

Nice one.....we should show respect to those who inspires us.

Anonymous said...

I love mercy johnsons humility and readiness to learn and it is one thing that has taken great acts to high places and kept them there, acts like 2 face idibia. Mercy Johnson has already carbed a niche for herself in the Nollywood film industry just like her idol Geni baby and I think together they have the potential to take the film industry in Nigeria higher. PS, My homies love u like crazy Mercy Johnson, that ur figure and arse is like whoa!

Anonymous said...

Mercy u are humble.solfa_blues1@yahoo.com

OMG!WOMAN said...

Wow... this is really nice. its how life should be.

Nwafor Chizzy said...

Awww!! Wot a humility!!!

Anonymous said...

Mercy stop downgrading yourself , you are far better than skinny Genevieve except facially. Titimadame

Anonymous said...

Cool ajibken@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Wow that was a nice piece uniqueogo0@gmail.com

Your No. 1 DATA Vendor Call/WhatsApp 09028450336 (Get Your Cheap & Affordable DATA on All Networks) said...

LMAO@anty genny u watch my movies? Mercy no kill me with laugh abeg...Genny is d best nollywood actress no doubt abt that#tho am not a fan of nollywood n their whack movies. Rosemarychidi@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

It's truly 4rm her heart cos I also love genny,my family members nd my fiance knows hw much I adore dis woman.i always picmix my pic wit hers,wil sure meet her someday....dr cutie

Unknown said...

gosh,if not for anything...i love Mercy for this...learning is always a key,never act like you know it better,even if you do,pretend as if you don't and take corrections it will take you a long way #lovemesomemercy

Annbolyn said...

Love them both...Genevieve and Mercy

Anonymous said...

True talk MJ. Luv u .BT as a fan of Genny, I luv her more. Lilly pls post my comment. oziomai@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Ok o. My email is Okaforprecious4@gmail.com

Dtwo said...

its good to appreciate people...this is nice from mercy Johnson....d2frizzle@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Love you for ur humbleness and ur acting.

lady in red said...

good for her!
carnayour06@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

appreciating her is an applicant for more.....na you biko

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Tee said...

HMMMM! JUST SAW THE COMMENTS ON THE 25K GIVEAWAY! I HOPE OUR LEADERS ARE ON THIS WEBSITE??? CAN Y'ALL SEE THE LEVEL OF POVERTY YOU PLACED YOUR CITIZENS... #KERMIT-MODE-ACTIVATED LINDA GOD BLESS YOU - AMEN! YOU HAVE DONE YOUR PART.

Tee said...

HMMMM! JUST SAW THE COMMENTS ON THE 25K GIVEAWAY! I HOPE OUR LEADERS ARE ON THIS WEBSITE??? CAN Y'ALL SEE THE LEVEL OF POVERTY YOU PLACED YOUR CITIZENS... #KERMIT-MODE-ACTIVATED LINDA GOD BLESS YOU - AMEN! YOU HAVE DONE YOUR PART.

Anonymous said...

Ohhh mercy me too love u for this and i so much love my sis Genevieve wish I can meet her also sit with her and make her my friend. CHI.

His Fiery Judgment said...

it is good to like somebody, never good and ideal to be the person

Unknown said...

Nice one Mercy, love u more. simplicity and humility is the key.

Oyindamola Tella said...

Hahahaha...

Unknown said...

Ok seen *am waiting for her to speak why she hates tonto dike..#flipshair and walksaway# lol

Helen Aderayo said...

Honestly Mercy is just too humble and real that she is not afraid to accept Genny's Seniority or perhaps Superiority. Kudos to her cos not everyone can do that. Airtel Money! Checkout Mike Ezuruonye's Brand new Pimped Red Range Rover

Anonymous said...

#word....

bekus said...

Lol.....dem dn start

Anonymous said...

I just love mercy Johnson, she's really down to earth, God bless all ur effort Mercy and safe delivery darling!!!

Anonymous said...

Nice...Ifunayau2@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I love this lady
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Unknown said...

a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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To be frank this babe don pass genvieve abeg, genevieve has nothing on her.....
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

Unknown said...

Two of my most favourite actress in nigeria movie industry.kelvinchibest.kc@gmail.com

super_cute said...

Awwwwww so sweet! Genny is a gem she is lovable!

Anonymous said...

Nice of her julian_peace@yahoo.com

azmaamaa said...

Very well said.i love mercy she's so plain.may God continue to bless u and enrich u, amen.

Memes said...

I just love Mercy Johnson,humble woman...mercyakumute@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

AWWWWWWW...Thats so sweet to hear..smiles

Angels Mummy said...

Genevieve Nnaji and Mercy Johnson remains my favourite actresses in Nigeria and I will always love them because they are the best may God bless them always kisses.

Unknown said...

I love Genevieve too.Mercy is a very good actress and I love her becos she respect Genny.

'Boye Adeoye said...

Hunnnnn....♂touching...adeboyeadeoye17@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

My Mercy for Life! Chibestpepe@yahoo.com

Helen Aderayo said...

Honestly Mercy is just too humble and real that she is not afraid to accept Genny's Seniority or perhaps Superiority. Kudos to her cos not everyone can do that. Airtel Money! Checkout Mike Ezuruonye's Brand new Pimped Red Range Rover

Anonymous said...

awww i love Genny always on top
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Unknown said...

She sure knows how to drive home her point,kudos nice speech...we all love genny,mercy ure also a very good actress, na only dah ur husband wey nu wan stop to dey give u injection dey pain me,cus e don tey way I see u onset ooo

Unknown said...

hehehehehe... wen a star gets star strucked!! love Mercy's down to earth attitude

Anonymous said...

how sweet!Ni'ima

Unknown said...

MJ ,yu re the best......yu needed to be awarded the best mother,wife and actress to last in her marriage!I owe yu my kiss<

Amicable said...

I love mercy Johnson,she is good at what she does

yawanow said...

The whole idea of role model is to be inspired, emulate the good side and make it better(hardwork). Mercy did just that and she is a role model to many. Lin lin you be my role model...

Walata said...

I like Mercy's honesty

nkiru said...

i love mercy so much and genny is my icon her pix alone encourage me alot. see her calling genny AUNTY mercy u ar humble and good. wishing u safe delivery dear!

Unknown said...

Nice. But u enter boot! Hmmm I comment my reserve. Love u both doe.

Anonymous said...

Hmmmmm Mercy is humble no doubt. Gloriafines103@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

i love this gurl Mercy!! Her humility n all. Dats the way of life gurl.

GALORE said...

u love @Genny like KILODE
u love @Genny like OFEDAKU


Thats so sweet....


@Galore

lindaspartner said...

I so luv ur sense of humor mercy,no winds u re soaring higher Dan ur equals,na who no like Genevieve is on his own,bcos she is an incredible person,luv u boths.

iy Blaq said...

Wow... Humility I'm short of words.

yo! said...

Awwn humble mercy Johnson...who would've thought...

OSINANL said...

MERCY IS SO DOWN TO EARTH

Anonymous said...

mama purity true talk iaminat60@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Awww wat a humble confession and dts y she's doing well in her career

Anonymous said...

"Humility" one of the qualities I admire in mercy Johnson. She's humble. xx

Anonymous said...

Well frankly speaking i dont think anyone is obsessed about Genevieve the way i am, I remember when i was younger i watched one of her movies with my folks and she was kinda reacting to pimples in that movie and my daddy was like 'dis lady is pretty but this her pimples wants to spoil her face' and i replied my dad saying that the pimples is the main reason y i like her more and ever since den have never had a smooth face always having breakout on my face. Its funny tho cos my parents still use that statement to make fond of me, But my love for her is unendng tho. I love Genny to the moon and back.

Unknown said...

I jhs like dis babe
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Unknown said...

Me too luv genny so much

Anonymous said...

Genny is also my role model... Lovely lady

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Anonymous said...

Awww soo sweet. ugong9@yahoomail.com

ANN EMMA said...

Genny nah celee oo every body luvez her#maryann_emma@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Everyone loves genevieve

Unknown said...

Genevieve is every bodies swthrt! tony_kalu@ymail.com

nkem said...

Am in love with u jst the way u love aunty genny. U GO GAL!!!!!!!!

Unknown said...

Watching movies can also help up and coming actor to learn the mastery of the art. Mercy has improved and be the master of art. That she has done well and do it better her way.

Cynthia Iyede said...

I love you mercy

Anonymous said...

Hmmm, loving my Mercy more, humility @ its peak, u go mama purity. Still wishing u a safe delivery

Anonymous said...

Well spoken and that's what I called humility... Nice one 4rm a very good actress. Habibolakunle@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Nice one Mercy
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GM

Anonymous said...

I love me some Genny baby too. prettyprecious0018@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Nice one

Anonymous said...


Life is all about appreciation.what you do not appreciate, you will never attract.. Only misers end up in misery.
Fresheste@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Ok. But you can actually be better, it's easy to mistake Mercy's sincerity for inferiority complex. Genevieve is good no doubt, you are also very good too and very passionate about your job, you've carved a niche for yourself, and you've achieved a lot and still achieving. Give her, her due respect while you get over your celebrity crush and see your self just as good even better (without any airs). I wish you the best. #Nobeef. I love Genny too.

Anonymous said...

Gud to hear Lilian_Enwefa@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

This is why I love you mercy Johnson. :) you didn't come into the industry to compete but to learn. 'I love that'

Anonymous said...

Awwwww! Mercy is so humble.if we all cld see life frm dis angle envy wld not be so common.alot of people see life as a competition.its not we all hv our race to run n we all hv different destinies .the sky us bug enuf 2 accomodate each starirrespective of its level of radiance

Anonymous said...

Your humility will take you to places you never imagined. hopehope700@yahoo.com

tolani said...

That right there just made me love MJ more!

Anonymous said...

I think ur choice of her as ur role model was right! Everyone loves Genevieve because she is a good actress with a humble character,I wish I could marry her because she deserve a good man like me. Linda abeg connect me with her

Anonymous said...

Dat's my gorgeous ma'm #mjo I love u too,i can't wait 2 cc u too n aunty linda l love u too kwah,may d day i wil cc u too i might hide more than my mjo #lolz.odibe.blessing@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Great! sure genny's head don dey swell lol

fly guy said...

yaaaaaaawns!

Just Technology Info said...

Catch me if you can.

Anonymous said...

it seems u were crazy about her then mercy . pikios5050@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I love both of them. Mercy is adorable in this interview, lol

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

This is obviously a woman who will go far...

Unknown said...

LOL @ HIDING INSIDE BOOT..... MERCY U FUNNY..... NICE JOR, APPRECIATE THOSE AHEADOF U.
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ZB

Anonymous said...

Ok xristabel2all@yahoo.com

Genevieve's No 1 Fan said...

THANK YOU MERCY!!! Genevieve is the best and everyone should know just how great she really is.

AMIJEZ said...

Very nice of mj to recognise the one who inspired her to be what she is today. Genny is the queen of the industry,take it or leave it.

Anonymous said...

mercy mercy mercy Moh. Ochojaoke@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Na wa o, how would u hide in the boot of a car, so if you see someone like Bill Clinton what will you do? u will hide in the pidgin hole. hia!!!

Anonymous said...

A beg no go join cult like her you should be greatful to God for u ar now ar you not satisfy with where God has taking you to Do you need any more fame more than what you ve gotten wacht out girl friend

Unknown said...

Sweet sweet Mercy

Anonymous said...

Lovely

Anonymous said...

Hmmmm this is charming! I love mercy but love jenny the More! Jenny will be proud of her too. felixlino82@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

That's why I admire and love MJ. So humble

Unknown said...

ilove genny so much.i also love mercy.they are both good

Anonymous said...

Luv Gene too

Unknown said...

Aunty linda y are u not posting my comment?? Nawa o. Not a fan of naija movie but I love Genny and mercy. #QUEENMAYA#

Anonymous said...

Now guys that's why I love Mercy Johnson. Kai, humility at its peek

Ekwensu HB said...

I love mercy for being able to admit and stay loyal.. not all will forevermadekels@yahoo.com

comfort said...

Good of u mercy,also wishing u safe delivery dear.

Feranmi said...

Nice..christomblaze@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

love mercy johnson

Anonymous said...

Mercy love u for been so open,pride will not allow others.
ayinbu@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Now that's humility!!!

Unknown said...

NICE..

Unknown said...

my lovies.

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

I cry too. .reading these! I also love genny more than the way u do mercy,I just dont know why.though its a good thing to love.

Emperor said...

I juz love me some Mercy Johnson

binta said...

I love my Genevieve tooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unknown said...

Yea.mercy is a good example to pple.I like dat.love u mercy.*** CROWD * PULLER * PLEASER***#

Anonymous said...

Seen!maduekechinenye@yahoo.co.uk

Unknown said...

Welldone mercy u re almost there
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Anonymous said...

nice one mercy

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Unknown said...

Na you sabi

Unknown said...

Mercy is so humble

Anonymous said...

yea u r ryt mercy..da lady is so organised damn. i dey root for her 2 get married soon. she is d only gal i respect in movie industry...ken.don10@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Awwwwwww hw sweet. Pamiinlove@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Awwww, how cute!

Da praise said...

Good for you

Amy said...

Good one.

Anonymous said...

Nice1.. I love mercy.... You are right

Unknown said...

Love u mercy and my genny

Unknown said...

but dear mercy ,u worship her duh

Anonymous said...

Awwww!that's the real thing!instead of beefing and saying something bad about someone.i got emotional when she knew genevive watch her movies.

Unknown said...

Awww... Gud 4 u, it's 3pm n I'm hungry

Anonymous said...

Very well said mercy. prettyeyesinu@yahoo.ca

Unknown said...

I love this babe, go Mercy.

Unknown said...

Touching!!
Genny is special and u too!!

Ronnie said...

Aww!!I love both of them,!they are just real.

Unknown said...

I love dis woman, she's clear and simple....

Unknown said...

I love dis woman, she's clear and simple....

Ebube God said...

Yes mercy I love like crazy too who wouldn't and love u too

Daily diet tv said...

Haven't watched a Nollywood movie in like 10 years but i can say that mercy is actually not bad too. They are both great.




















































~BADOO OF COVENTRY

Unknown said...

Wow

Anonymous said...

Thats a real woman speaking. Humble and appreciative of another woman not hating and bashing her like these other women on social media. Great job Mercy! God will make you bigger.

Unknown said...

Awwww!!! That's ma girl so humble.
Olleycynthia@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Awwwwn, Nice one Mercy. first time an actress is publicly appreciating another actress.. They are both wonderful on screen.
Jochienuel@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Awwww!!! That's ma girl so humble.
Olleycynthia@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

This is what we call HUMBILITY am so touched I was not a Fan of Mercy before now but her Fan Base just increased.

Ogo said...

Mercy! U and tears. Am ur big fan tho.....Love u, nd Genevieve a lot.

Anonymous said...

words from a very inferior mind.. i appreciate the fact dat u have a mentor ,but the way u take dis ur luv for genny isnt making sense at all.. shes becoming a god to u babes !! am a fan of u both and i can confidently say dat there are times u even interpret ur roles better dan genny! so babes, pls believe in urself.

ozopili said...

without any doubt, mercy Johnson will go far in life cos she does not place her self were she is not.....i hav never think or say this to any celeb in my life...mercy I love U die and ur maturity.

Anonymous said...

niceeeeeee
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Anonymous said...

Story

Anonymous said...

Humble woman...
.....SUNNY X...

Unknown said...

That's cool, but I fink u r better in acting than she is.

Anonymous said...

Dats why Ull ever remain @ d top! DoS who give honour to whom honour is due, are always rewarded in due course. Humility is d watchword

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