Nollywood actress and box office queen, Mercy Aigbe, has finally spoken out after facing years of criticism and scrutiny over her marriage.
During a recent interview, the actress addressed the controversies surrounding her love life, saying:
“I don’t even know where to start because my love life has always been on people’s lips. But since everybody wants to hear my side, let me talk.”
Mercy Aigbe revealed that her first marriage was turbulent, filled with conflicts that left both emotional and physical scars. However, she expressed gratitude for finding love again, emphasizing that God later blessed her with the right man.
I was once married to Lanre Gentry, the hotelier. At first, everything looked perfect from the outside, but deep down, I was going through hell. The marriage was filled with f!ghts, chéating, and even dômestic v!olence. I still have scárs, both on my body and in my heart.
One day, I decided I didn’t deserve that life. I packed my things and left. The internet went wild. People insûlted me, some supported me. My ex-husband even came online to call me names, but I kept my head high. God knows my truth.
After that, I focused on myself, my kids, and my career. Then, love found me again—this time, it was Kazim Adeoti, a movie marketer. People started shouting, “Mercy snatched another woman’s husband!” But love is complicated. I followed my heart. Kazim supports me and understands me.
Sometimes, it makes me laugh when people cûrse me online. They forget that my happiness matters too. Is it because I’m a celebrity? Do they think I don’t deserve to be loved?
At the end of the day, I’m happy. My children are fine, and my home is peaceful. People will talk today and forget tomorrow. What matters is that Mercy Aigbe is living her best life.”