Nollywood powerhouse Mercy Johnson-Okojie has finally broken her silence, albeit sarcastically, on the swirling and sensational rumors concerning her marriage to her politician husband, Prince Odi Okojie.
Days ago, a popular online blog—as reported by Kemi Filani—made explosive claims alleging that Mercy Johnson was embroiled in a bitter feud over her husband’s supposed infidelity. The report went further, alleging that Prince Odi Okojie had impregnated one of his “side chicks,” drastically upgraded her lifestyle, but failed to completely cover his tracks. The blog claimed that Mercy, already suspicious, tracked down the woman and, with some help, allegedly administered a concoction that tragically caused her to lose the pregnancy.
In a characteristic move that bypassed a direct denial, Mercy Johnson took to her official Instagram page to address the noise. She shared a series of intimate, loved-up photographs with her husband, Prince Odi Okojie, and attached a telling caption that spoke volumes: “Omo, no sleep for the wicked o. I never sleep.” This witty, dismissive response implies that the malicious rumors are keeping the supposed ‘wicked’—presumably those spreading the falsehoods—sleepless, not her.
Her post immediately drew support and amusement from colleagues in the industry. Fellow actress Yvonne Jegede commented directly on the shade, writing, “This your caption. I love it.” Tonto Dikeh responded with a string of laughing emojis, while Empress Njamah playfully added, “Make I recommend sleeping pills? Only for the wicked.” Other followers also chimed in, with one noting, “No, be everything be shout and emotions. Na, you teach me,” acknowledging Mercy’s typically calm approach to scandal. Another fan paid homage to her strength, calling her “The mother that mothered their collective mother.”
These rumors surfaced shortly after the couple celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary, an occasion they marked by sharing beautiful family photos. In her anniversary message, Mercy described her husband as both her friend and her strength, crediting God for steadfastly protecting their union. She poignantly recalled how many people had been against their relationship, only for “God said yes,” and how repeated attempts by others to ruin their marriage were met by God “kept fixing it all.”
Family, clearly, remains Mercy Johnson’s non-negotiable priority. In a recent heartwarming video featuring herself, her husband, and their four children, she affirmed that her family is truly “all she has and all that matters,” calling them her “team” and noting the joy of them calling her “Mom.” On Father’s Day, she shared another video of her family in matching attire, describing her husband as “nature’s master piece.” She publicly declared that her children would always know they were loved by him first, emphasizing that she and the kids live for their husband and father.
