FANS of Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, have commiserated with her over the loss of her mother, Mrs Elizabeth Johnson. The actress made this known Thursday through an Instagram post.
She uploaded a photograph of a flickering candlelight and captioned it: “It deeply saddens me to say that my beloved mother is gone. This is a trying time for my family and we would appreciate your prayers, even as we plead for our privacy at this time. Thank you.”
Following the announcement, fans of the actress have been sending in their condolences with many of them urging the actress to be strong and praying that God gives her the fortitude to bear the loss.
One of the fans, Skeezychick.Henshawpride, wrote: “May her soul rest in peace. Take heart and may God strengthen you.”
Another fan, Centchinwo, also wrote; “Please accept my condolences,”
Mercy Johnson-Okojie hails from Okene in Kogi State. Born in Lagos to a retired naval officer, Mr Daniel Johnson and Mrs Elizabeth Johnson, she is the fourth child in a family of seven.
Right after her secondary education, she auditioned for a role in The Maid, a movie that launched her into stardom. Her performance in that movie paved the way for her into getting more roles in movies such as Hustlers, Baby Oku in America, War in the Palace, and lots more.
She got married to Prince Odianosen Okojie in 2011. The union is blessed with three children.