Mercy Eke

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Mercy Eke
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Eke in 2025
Born
Mercy Eke

(1990-09-29) 29 September 1990 (age 35)
Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
EducationImo State University
Occupations
  • Entrepreneur
  • actress
  • video vixen
  • media and tv personality
Years active2019–present
Known forWinner of Big Brother Naija season 4
TelevisionBig Brother Naija

Mercy Eke // <phonos file="Ig-Mercy Eke.ogg"></phonos> (born September 29, 1990) is a Nigerian entrepreneur, actress, video vixen and reality TV star. She won season 4 of Big Brother Naija in 2019, becoming the first ever woman to win the reality show.[1][2] She is the founder of MNM luxury and Lambo Homes.[3][4] On 14 March 2020, Eke received the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award for Best Dressed Female.[5]

Early life

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Eke in 29 September 1990, in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. She attended Egbu Girls Secondary School in Owerri, and graduated from Imo State University in 2014.[6] In 2025, she enrolled in Master of Business Administration (MBA).[7]

Career

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Eke appeared as a vixen in the music video for Davido and Ichaba's single "Baby Mama".[8] She also appeared in the music video for Airboy's song "Nawo Nawo".[9] Eke auditioned for Big Brother Naija four times before becoming a contestant.[10] Eke entered the Big Brother Naija house on 30 June 2019 and she was announced as the winner, becoming the first woman to win the show.[11]

After winning season 4 of Big Brother Naija, Eke became an ambassador and influencer for various organizations. In 2020, she made her acting debut in the Nollywood film Fate of Alakada.[12] Eke has also appeared in short comedy skits alongside a few Nigerian comedians.[13][14] She joined Big Brother Naija All Stars, July 2023[15] where she emerged as the first runner up.[16] She played the role of Jackie in Netflix series Shanty Town.[17]

Business ventures

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Eke has signed endorsement deals and become a brand ambassador for multiple brands, including Ciroc and Mr.Taxi.[18][19] She also launched her own clothing line MNM Luxury.[20] She is currently owning a Real Estate Company named Lambo Homes founded in 2020.[21][22]

Filmography

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Television

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Television
Year Reality Show Role Notes
2019 Big Brother Naija Season 4 Contestant Winner
2023 Big Brother Naija All Stars Season 8 Contestant 1st Runner-up
Year Film Role
2020 Fate of Alakada Herself
2023 Shanty Town Jackie

Music videos

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Year Title Artist Ref.
2017 "Baby Mama" Ichaba featuring Davido [23]
2017 "Nawo Nawo Song" Airboy [24]
2019 "Ije Ego" MC Galaxy [25]
2020 "Take It" Rudeboy [26]

Awards and nominations

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Year Association Category Nominated works Result Ref
2019 Scream Awards Celebrity Sensation of the year Herself Won [27]
2020 AMVCA Best Dressed female Won [28]
Net Honours Most Popular Couple Won [29]
2021 Most Popular Person Nominated [30]
2022 Consumers Choice Awards Africa Special Award Won [31]
2023 African Entertainment Awards USA Reality TV Star of the Year Won [32]

References

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