Mercy Eke born on September 29, 1993, is a celebrity and businesswoman from Nigeria who is also known as Mercy Lambo.

She won the fourth season of Big Brother Naija in October 2019 and was the first woman since the competition’s inception to win.

Born in the southeastern Nigerian state of Imo, she is an Igbo woman by tribe. Mercy Eke attended Egbu Girls secondary School and later went on to study at Imo State University in Owerri, Nigeria.

In 2020, Mercy Eke made her acting debut in Fate of Alakada, a Nollywood film that received positive reviews from critics.

Summary

  • Full Name: Mercy Eke
  • Date of Birth: September 29, 1993
  • Age: 29 Years old
  • State of Origin: Imo State
  • Tribe: Igbo
  • Popular For: Winning BBNaija 2019 TV Show
  • Marital Status: Married

Career

On June 30, 2019, Mercy Eke went into the Big Brother Naija house. She was named the winner in October 2019, making her the first woman to win the grand prize. She auditioned for Big Brother Naija four times before being selected as a contestant.

The highlight queen defeated other contestants to win the fourth season of the popular reality television show Big Brother Naija. As the winner of the competition, Mercy Eke received a 60 million Naira grand prize. She is still one of the most talked-about contestants on the Big Brother Naija Reality Show.

After winning the fourth season of Big Brother Nigeria, she became a brand ambassador for several companies, including Ciroc and Mr. Taxi.

Additionally, she struck a deal with Mapia Tea, a manufacturer of waist trainers and protein shakes. She also struck a deal with the electronics manufacturer, Royal Electronics.

On November 29, 2019, Mercy Eke signed a partnership agreement with the Vodka brand Ciroc. She also stated that she would serve as an ambassador for the Nigerian furniture store Just Furniture. In 2019, she became an ambassador for the hygiene products brand Craft Methods.

Mercy Eke has also collaborated with some of Nigeria’s top comedians, including Mr. Macaroni, Broda Shaggi, and others.

Awards and Nominations

The fact that Mercy Eke won Big Brother Naija’s fourth season has brought her much-needed recognition and praise. She was the recipient of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award for Best Dressed Female on March 14, 2020. She also won “Celebrity Sensation of the Year” from the Scream Awards in 2019 and “Best Dressed Female” from the AMVCA in 2020.

Mercy Eke Husband

 

mercy eke husband

In 2020, Mercy Eke announced that she is wed to a man she referred to as “Mr. H.” The details of the wedding are not available publicly.

Mercy Eke Boyfriend

Mercy Eke once stated that her first boyfriend was her father’s tenant. While in the BBNaija house, she dated Ike Onyema, unfortunately the relationship between Ike Onyema and Mercy Eke deteriorated after he stated that he would accept the 60 million naira cash price instead of Mercy Eke. She was also rumored to be dating US-based Nigerian artist Tana at a point.

In addition, Mercy Eke confirmed on November 3, 2020, that she and Ike Onyema are no longer together.

Controversies

Early in 2019, Mercy Eke was dragged for claiming she was too busy to watch the BBN show at home. Because she was from the same show, many individuals found her remarks to be humorous and absurd. The reality television star was also recently criticized for spending an excessive amount of money at a wedding.

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