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
Ȋ̝̊̅ soooooo much like your way mercy cos you α̲̅я̩̥̊ε̲̣̣̣̥ S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ real
ReplyDeleteNice 1 Mj,God help u.
ReplyDeleteAww Mercy, u have a beautiful heart. God bless u.
ReplyDeleteD lord is ur strength....happy birthday dearie
ReplyDeleteThank u so much mercy our God will strengthen u to do more
ReplyDeleteThat is good from her,and we will be waiting for the action to begin.
ReplyDeleteHappy bday MJ
ReplyDeleteAwwww she has a heart of gold...God bless u Mj.
ReplyDeleteHapi b/day drln. LLAP
ReplyDeletewow, very thoughtful of you dearie. Happy birthday Mercy, best years ahead.
ReplyDeleteThat my girl right there, now Tonto go kill yourself Bish!
ReplyDeleteJust placed a kiss on ur beautiful rosy cheek!!HBD dear....mercy fan
ReplyDeleteWOW, very totful of you dearie. Hapi birthday Mercy, best years ahead.
ReplyDeleteCan someone pls tell me why I shdnt love this woman
ReplyDeleteNice one,the Lord is ur strenght as U̶̲̥̅̊ embark on this reformation.
ReplyDeleteShe's so adorable,may God continue to bless her!
ReplyDeletehappy birthday and may God bless in ur endeavours.
ReplyDeleteNo matter hw much money dis babe has made, she wud always look dirty and unkept to me *sigh*
ReplyDeleteMJ...You have a heart of gold. Happy birthday to a lovely woman... you are the reason i watch Nollywood movies. :-)
ReplyDeleteGod will empower you to do as you have said..what a great heart.
ReplyDeletemercy mercy
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday mj,best wishes.
ReplyDeleteWow 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
ReplyDeleteGOD 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
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday MJ...we love u
ReplyDeleteYour such a darling dear...may God continue 2 bless u more...Amen!
ReplyDeleteGood idea mercy, kEep it up, God strenghten u
ReplyDeleteAwwww...May thy Lord Help her †☺ fulfill her wish....S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ touching....Love you S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ Much Sweetheart
ReplyDeleteHappy happy birthday to you my darling Mercy. You rock girl.
ReplyDeleteHBD Mercy Johnson Okojie, Wishn ya wuh u wish ur Luvly self
ReplyDeleteDats y I luv u my queen, humble as always.luv u 2 d moon and back and God bless u *kisses*
ReplyDeleteCelebrate your birthday like you mean it. Go wild. I will help you apologize tomorrow. Happy Birthday MJ
ReplyDeleteWow nice one. God bless you dis day and always and give u the strength and resources to pursue ds vision.God bless u
ReplyDeleteGood work mercy.
ReplyDeleteCelebrate your birthday like you mean it. Go wild. I will help you apologize tomorrow. Happy Birthday M.J
ReplyDeleteMercy may d Lord bless u and c u thru on dis en wishing u a haaaaaaappy birthday 2 u
ReplyDeleteReally love ur post, MJ. Your passion is enviable and simply a demonstration of the answer to "who is your neighbor".
ReplyDeleteMercy looks beautiful in this attire. Lovely family too.
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ReplyDeleteHappy birthday mercy......nd thanks for ur good work
ReplyDeleteVery well said mj, more grace to ur elbow..happy birthday
ReplyDeleteI loooovvvveee mercy 4 life!!!
ReplyDeleteNice 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
ReplyDeletePs...linda i hope you'll publish this my comment.
WE LOVE YOU MERCY!! A TRUE NOLLYWOOD ROLE MODEL! RESPECT!
ReplyDeleteQuite thoughtful of her.
ReplyDeleteMay God bless her heart.
~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA3310
Happy birthday Mercy!
ReplyDeleteShe 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!
ReplyDeleteGood thought...God bless you
ReplyDeleteMERCYYYYYYYYY I LOVE THIS GIRL. BLACK AND CONFIDENT
ReplyDeleteG̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴͡D̶̲̥̅ bless Чö̤̣̇ΰя ĠõõD heart.
ReplyDeleteG̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴͡D̶̲̥̅ bless Чö̤̣̇ΰя ĠõõD heart.
ReplyDeleteI am happy for you, so shall God bless me
ReplyDeleteniz......*divamila*
ReplyDeletehbd, wishn u llnp! Cheers
ReplyDeleteAwwwwwwww! 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
ReplyDeletePRETTY 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
ReplyDeleteAwww Mercy,God bless your beautiful heart
ReplyDeleteMercy 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....
ReplyDeleteLinda post my 1st comment evn if u dnt post dis 1 o :|
ReplyDeleteI luv my MJ!may God continue to bless u an ur family..kissess
ReplyDeleteNyc one mj
ReplyDeleteMay God bless ur good work it wl surely make an impact in d life of somany people keep if up
ReplyDeleteLuv u plenty Mj,God be ur strength,IJN Amen
ReplyDeleteMercy 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
ReplyDeleteThis is great, mercy you ve really provb yourself! Am proud of you and may God see you through this pat. Love you rock
ReplyDelete*A Toast To A Tested Thespian*
ReplyDeleteFrom 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
wow.....mercY i like ur pix.... wot a wondaful stature
ReplyDeletemeaning u r a retired...mouth sealed,anyway once an ashii always an ashii
ReplyDeletemercy am touched go on I luv u.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and keep you for your daughter .
ReplyDeleteHBD MERCY WULLGHNP BLESS U
ReplyDeleteBECAREFUL AND KNOW WHAT YOU WANT.
ReplyDeleteMen 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.
ReplyDeleteGod 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
ReplyDeleteI L♥√ع this lady!God bless u̶̲̥̅̊ too
ReplyDeleteGood one,Mercy...thumbs up!!!
ReplyDeleteLive long and prosper my dear! #GGMUB
ReplyDeletehappy birthday MJ
ReplyDeletehappy birthday MJ
ReplyDeleteThis is so thoughtful of her! We share same thoughts concerning these kids too! God bless u Mercy! Many more years ahead IJN!
ReplyDeletei love you more now MJ..God bless you
ReplyDeleteI love mercy too much,God bless u fr ur good work..
ReplyDeleteoh sweet mercy how much I would love to meet u. love u darling
ReplyDeleteMercy is my b.day mate cool, happy b.day mate llnp
Deletelong life & prosperity, the lord almighty,ll continue to guide & protect u, amen.
ReplyDeletemercy 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????
ReplyDeleteImpressive !!!
ReplyDeletedat's so nice of u
ReplyDeleteHappi bdae,wishing u lln'p.pray this ur project turns out to be a sucess.
ReplyDeleteAwwww.....mercy....llnp
ReplyDeleteHbd mj longlife, and nice work kip it up.
ReplyDeletethis 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.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday swit! She s got a heart of Gold.shacoco
ReplyDeleteGood work mercy.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday dear Mercy.
ReplyDeleteLong life and prosperity. God bless ur handwork.
ReplyDeleteStripper loving Psquare, Elite wanna be, channel handbag clutching Genevieve and the rest pls take a cue from mercy.
ReplyDeleteAww sweet one, HBD. Blessings...
ReplyDelete~D great anonymous!
Really nice!!! God bless u Mercy
ReplyDeleteƓ♡D's blessings always darling!
ReplyDeleteGod bless you Mercy Johnson, nwaoma. He will continue to bless your children and you.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday mercy, GOD bless
ReplyDeleteVery touching
ReplyDeleteomg 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
ReplyDeleteMay God bless u dear MJ..welldone. No b Omotola wey dey pose 4 magazines up and down..tsww!
ReplyDeleteHBD my dear! May God continue to protect n guide u all d days of ur life Amen! Luv u
ReplyDeleteI luv ds lady..I use to ve bad notions abt dis lady whn she newly strtd buh now I see a dffrnt her!!!congrat
ReplyDeleteSimply d best among d rest, hapi bday MJO, llnp Cheers
ReplyDeleteHBD MJO. U r one of a kind.U r blessed in the morning,afternoon and in the evening.
ReplyDeleteKeep going dear mercy, All ɪ̣̝̇ƨ̣̣̣̇̇̇̇ well. L♥√ع uuuuuuuu
ReplyDeletehappy birthday to u ma. many more returns in jesus name.Amen.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you for your effort and have a beautiful year ahead.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful girl with a beautiful soul..bless u
ReplyDeleteHappy 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.
ReplyDeleteMercy dear may d Almighty God continue to bless N provide for ur family even as u are concerned about oda pepole's dreams,Amen.
ReplyDeleteWishing 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.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday my dearer/my name-sake $ more fruitful year ahead,may God help u to acomplish this wounderful dream.
ReplyDeleteThat 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
ReplyDeleteDat was sweet speech mercy, am proud of u. Luv u.
ReplyDeleteMy 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.
ReplyDeletei like dat more grease to ur elbow....linda post ma comment pls
ReplyDeleteGod bless you ma.
ReplyDeleteI love u mercy
ReplyDeleteGod bless u for this MJ....
ReplyDeleteAww ds is fresh,God bless u....HBD many more yrs 2 come...
ReplyDeleteLinda u neva post my comment nah :|
ReplyDeleteLinda post my comment nAa
ReplyDeleteThis is it!!!
ReplyDelete*DropsMic*
Mercy ur just an amazing woman may God bless u richly.... u have such a beautiful heart!
ReplyDeleteAm happy 4 u LLNP
ReplyDeleteGood 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.
ReplyDeleteThe good Lord that have placed dis thought and vision in u, bless u with d ability to execute dem... LLNP
ReplyDeleteHbd......look so beautiful
ReplyDeleteWao,, i love ur heart
ReplyDeleteWhat a kind hearted woman. If you need help pls contact me .
ReplyDeleteGod bless u mrs okojie. HBD and many more years, amen.
ReplyDeleteNice one MJ
ReplyDeleteSwty d lord is ur strenght
ReplyDeleteVery touchinG! This makes want to go out and show some love too!
ReplyDeleteDat will be very very nice mercy if U̶̲̥̅̊ fullfil Ʊя promise as U̶̲̥̅̊ said. All same happy birthday
ReplyDeleteMercy Johnson-Okojie is a wonderful and lovely woman. God bless her for her honesty. God bless me to a similar work as this. Amen.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you lovely mercy johnson!
ReplyDeleteGod bless u.
ReplyDeleteU proven to be more wonderful,and better dan u seem on set,love u mehn
ReplyDeletelinda post my comment.BECAREFUL AND KNOW WHAT YOU WANT.
ReplyDeleteMen 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.
ReplyDeleteAwwwwwwwww,dats very nice of u Mercy,God will continue to bless u
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday mama purity llnp
ReplyDeleteMay 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.
ReplyDeletegood initiative.wishing you happy birthday long life and prosperity.
ReplyDeletemay bless and reward your kind and thoughtful heart
ReplyDeleteMercy 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.
ReplyDeleteCongrat mercy n many more yrs to come
ReplyDeleteHapy birthday dearie...
ReplyDeleteNice one Mj baby. God will see through
ReplyDeleteHow I luv dis lady so much, she's just an angel. Hapi bday darling. #hugs n kisses#
ReplyDeleteMercy may G̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴͡D̶̲̥̅ bless aπϑ keep U̶̲̥̅̊ 4 me.G̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴͡D̶̲̥̅ is wit U̶̲̥̅̊ aπϑ Ūя̲̅ family
ReplyDeletei lov M.J..more grease 2 ur elbow
ReplyDeleteVery sweet,I love u so much M.J
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday darling. God will strengthen and empower u to do it.
ReplyDeleteMercy 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
ReplyDeleteAm 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
ReplyDeleteGod bless ur heart mercy.
ReplyDeleteHBD Mercy,God bless U̶̲̥̅̊я heart. D̶̲̥̅̊ȍ. V a fruitful life dear.
ReplyDeleteVery good one mercy. Am so very touched by ur speech. May God empower u more dearie! Kudos
ReplyDeleteAmara
Happy bday sweetie role model, BUIP
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday dear nd God bless ur efforts. Much luv
ReplyDeleteNice one mercy!!! Many more years to come .God bless u boo
ReplyDeleteMi luv mercy
ReplyDeleteBaby oku, my gallant lady. You are just so special, I love you lots
ReplyDeleteA mother wit a large heart.d good lord bless u honey
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Mercy
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteMJ of life! God will definitely make you bigger for this exquisite initiative of yours. #OluwaSwarez
ReplyDeleteWow!thant's really thoughtful of u mercy,thanks for remembering the needy.your child will know no sorrow ijn.keep up the gud work.
ReplyDeleteHbd MJ. God bless u abundantly.LLnP
ReplyDeleteMercy 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
ReplyDeleteMy lovely mj God will not stop blessing u and ur family amen kisses.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless You Dear.
ReplyDeletei 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
ReplyDeleteVry kind of u...HBD
ReplyDeleteU d best sweetie luv u n hbd to u
ReplyDeleteGod bless ur heart..
ReplyDeleteTochi
Hapi b'day Mercy I wish u llnp
ReplyDeleteI so much love dis lady, May God bless u mercy .
ReplyDeleteGod bless her for this great initiative LLNP
ReplyDeleteLove this piece...
ReplyDeleteHello Mercy may the good LORD reward you abundantly. Wishing you many Happy Returns... Warm regards. Truly all GROWN UP!
ReplyDeleteI love mercy too much !!! I love this message !!!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday mercy
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday girl! U surely rock. Thumbs up
ReplyDeleteGod 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
ReplyDeletehappy birthday Mercy. u do well.*smiles*
ReplyDeleteHBD darling, wishing u all d best..
ReplyDeleteOh 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.
ReplyDeleteSweet Marcy happy birthday dear. Learn how to bake chocolate cake www.auntysazzy.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteNice 1...
ReplyDeleteHBD darlyn..ur a rare gem...I tap ur blessing IJN....popcake
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