Mercy Aigbe has revealed how she was humiliated and removed from a movie, triggering it to shape her career wise
In an interview with Sunday Sun, the actress said the difficult experiences she faced in the early stages of her career helped shape the woman she is today.
“The scars that challenge us the most eventually become what shape us. Most times, the scars we try to hide become our strength, growth, and purpose.
“People look at Mercy today, all dressed up, beautiful, and shining… but to God be the glory. It wasn’t easy at the beginning.”
Mercy recalled that while working on the set of Akuko Ija, actor Yomi Fash-Lanso mentioned he was heading to another production where she believed she had also been booked to appear.
Wanting to confirm the details, she contacted the producer, only to discover that she had been replaced. According to the actress, the conversation became even more painful when the producer acted as though she did not know who she was.
“She said, ‘Hmm, the only Mercy that I know is Mercy Johnson. But what do you want?’”
Mercy said the producer then told her that if she wanted to continue getting roles from her, she would first need to obtain permission before accepting acting jobs from other filmmakers.
“She explained, ‘If you want me to be calling you for my jobs, you have to be getting permission from me before you go on any set.’”
The actress admitted she was stunned by the demand, especially after dedicating four years to building her career.
“This startled me. I had dedicated four years of my life to this craft, and now I had to ask someone for permission to do my job?”
She said the experience left her heartbroken.
“I felt so bad, and I cried.”
Rather than allowing the disappointment to end her dreams, Mercy said she chose to persevere, believing that resilience is essential for anyone hoping to succeed in the entertainment industry.
“In life, your scars are going to come with disappointment; people will misunderstand you. I was discouraged and demoralised. But I found courage. That is one thing you need to be successful in the creative industry.
“There is a need to believe in yourself and believe in your journey, and I kept going because I believed in myself. I kept attending auditions and giving my best.”
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