Nollywood actress and filmmaker Mercy Aigbe Adeoti has candidly addressed criticisms surrounding her marriage to Kazim Adeoti, a father of four. In a recent interview on Iriri Mi, a talk show hosted by her colleague Bimpe Akintunde, Mercy shared her thoughts on public reactions, family disapproval, and her decision to remarry.
Mercy Aigbe, now Hajia Minnah after converting to Islam, dismissed negative comments labeling her husband as “dense” due to their union. She described such remarks as mere “noise” and questioned the personal lives of those making them.
“That’s just noise. Look closely at those talking. How is their life? People talk when you’re doing something good or when you’re at the top. If you’re not known, you can’t be their topic. You have to be at the top to be a topic.”
Mercy emphasized that public scrutiny comes with prominence and added that she never envisioned her life turning out as it has.
The actress revealed that her decision to remarry faced resistance from family members, especially given her age. However, Mercy stood firm, knowing what she wanted for her life.
“A lot of people, even family members, asked me why I was remarrying at my age. But I believe everyone knows what they want. I love love, and I love to be married. I know what I saw and what I wanted. If I were still in my baby daddy’s house, I wouldn’t be known as Mercy Aigbe.”
Mercy Aigbe made headlines in 2022 when she confirmed her relationship with Kazim Adeoti. Despite the backlash, their bond has grown stronger. In a show of her commitment, Mercy embraced Islam, adopting the name Hajia Minnah, and embarked on a spiritual journey to Mecca for Hajj in June 2023 with her husband and fellow actress Kemi Afolabi.
In a prior interview, Mercy explained her conversion, attributing it to her love for Kazim.
“Love came calling, and I loved what we shared as friends. I felt it in my gut that Kazim was the right person for me. No woman would have gone through what I went through.”
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