Mercy Kenneth’s biography: Inside the life and career of the Nollywood star

Mercy Kenneth’s biography: Inside the life and career of the Nollywood star

Mercy Kenneth is a young and upcoming Nollywood actress, comedian, singer, and fashion model. She is well-known for playing children in movies, including Princess is Mine and Daddy's Daughter. She is also known for her hilarious skits, which she uploads social media.

Mercy Kenneth is pictured outdoors in long (L) and short (R) Nigerian traditional outfits
Mercy Kenneth is pictured outdoors in long (L) and short (R) Nigerian traditional outfits. Photo: @mercykenneth_ (modified by author)
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Mercy Kenneth is an Instagram sensation with hundreds of thousands of fans and followers. She is also popular because she comes from a rich religious background. Her parents are famous religious leaders from Lagos, Nigeria. Here is all there is to know about her.

Profile summary

Full nameMercy Kenneth Okonkwo
NicknameAdaeze
GenderFemale
Date of birth7 April 2009
Age15 years (as of 2024)
Place of birthLagos State, Nigeria
Current residenceLagos State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
EthnicityAfrican
Zodiac signAries
ReligionChristianity
Sexual orientationStraight
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Hair colourBlack
Eye colourDark brown
Marital statusSingle
FatherKenneth Okonkwo
Siblings4
ProfessionActress, musician, fashion model, and comedian

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Mercy Kenneth's biography

Mercy Kenneth Okonkwo, alias Adaeze, is a teenage Nollywood actress, musician, fashion model, and comedian. She joined Nollywood a couple of years back and is among the top child actors in Nigeria.

How old is Mercy Kenneth?

Mercy Kenneth's real age is 15 years as of 2024. She was born on 7 April 2009, and her Zodiac sign is Aries.

Top-5 facts about Mercy Kenneth
Top-5 facts about Mercy Kenneth. Photo: @mercykenneth_ (modified by author)
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Where is Mercy Kenneth from?

The young Nollywood actress was born and raised in Lagos State, Nigeria. She resides in Lagos with her family, and her nationality is Nigerian.

Who is Mercy Kenneth's real father?

Mercy Kenneth's parents are pastors in Lagos, Nigeria. Her father is a preacher named Kenneth Okonkwo, and he is not an actor.

The young actress has four siblings. Mercy Kenneth's siblings are Onyedika, Caleb, Goodnews, and Dalinson Chukwudalu.

Is Kenneth Okonkwo the father of Mercy Kenneth?

Mercy Kenneth's father is Kenneth Okonkwo. Her father shares a name with actor Kenneth Okonkwo. The actress has a close bond with her father. She celebrated him on Father's Day 2024 with the words below.

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Happy FATHER’s DAY to my world, My Dad, My playmate, My first love, My look alike, My forever young Father 😩❤️🥹. @globalupdatemovies_nollywood I Love you Dad❤️🥹

The Nigerian actor, lawyer, and politician who is best known as Andy Okeke in Living in Bondage is not her biological father.

Is Mercy Kenneth a twin?

No, Mercy is not a twin. She has four siblings named Onyedika, Caleb, Goodnews, and Dalinson Chukwudalu, none of whom are her twins.

In which class is Mercy Kenneth?

Details of Mercy Kenneth's education remain scarce. However, she is believed to have been in high school at age 15.

Career

Mercy Kenneth started her career journey at a tender age. She is popular for her capability to weep profusely in movies.

In 2023, she received a Teen Act of the Year award at the Nigerian Women Achievers Awards. Some of Mercy Kenneth's movies are listed below.

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  • Peacemaker
  • Princess is Mine
  • Battle Cry
  • Just For Nothing
  • Chetanna My Love
  • Two Lives
  • Prince of My Heart
  • Trials of Faith
  • Rain of Tears
  • The Rejected Stone
  • Madam Kids
  • My House Rent
  • War Room
  • Diary of an Orphan
  • My Guardian Angel
  • The Problem Twins
  • The Bitter and Sweet Life of Teenage Singing Prodigy
  • Prevailing Desire
  • My Life's Mystery
  • Time of Ignorance
  • Little Lioness
  • The Pride of a Good Mother
  • Daddy's Daughter
  • Child Molester
  • Obiageri, the Only Child of Father
  • My Father's Wife is a Fool

In he career, she has collaborated with Nollywood stars like Nkwokoye, Mercy Johnson, Ken Erics, Regina Daniels, and Zubby Michael.

Besides being an actress, Mercy is also a comedian and a rising singer. She has several songs, including those listed below.

  • Let My People Go
  • Original Mama
  • Teacher Adaeze
  • I Will Give You My Best
  • Nigeria Should Wake Up From Sleep
  • What Is School For
  • Nne Oma ( Good Mother)
  • Daddy I Love You
  • There Is God O
  • Mummy I Love You
  • School Bus Is Waiting

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The teenage comedian has a YouTube channel created on 4 March 2017. She mainly shares lifestyle and movie content on the channel.

She joined Instagram in December of 2016. Mercy has over 660k IG followers, and she uses the platform to post her pictures and comedy videos.

How tall is Mercy Kenneth?

The young Nollywood actress is 5 ft 5 in tall. She has black hair and dark brown eyes.

Trivia

  • Mercy Kenneth is passionate about modelling.
  • She considers herself God’s favourite little girl.
  • She enjoys local Nigerian dishes.
  • She enjoys travelling in her free time.
  • She strongly encourages people to have a heart of gratitude.

Mercy Kenneth is a distinguished young singer, actor, and comedian. She has over 100 credits under her belt. As a result, she has established a substantial online audience, especially on Instagram and TikTok.

Legit.ng recently published the whereabouts of Aki and Pawpaw now. Aki and Pawpaw are a famous Nollywood acting duo. They have worked in the Nigerian film industry for over two decades, playing comic roles of siblings and close friends.

For years, fans believed the two were siblings because of their short stature and youthful appearances. Their humorous characters transformed the face of Nollywood and added a unique flavour to the industry.

Source: Legit.ng

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Cyprine Apindi (Lifestyle writer) Cyprine Apindi is a content creator and educator with over six years of experience. She holds a Diploma in Mass Communication and a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Kenyatta University. Cyprine joined Briefly.co.za in mid-2021, covering multiple topics, including finance, entertainment, sports, and lifestyle. In 2023, she finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. She received the 2023 Writer of the Year Award. In 2024, she completed the Google News Initiative course. Email: cyprineapindi@gmail.com

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Isaac Wangethi (Lifestyle writer) Isaac Wangethi has been a content writer at Legit since September 2021. He has gained valuable experience working on various projects, such as celebrity biographies, lifestyle, news and many more. Isaac won the Writer of the Year Award on Legit in 2023. He earned a Bsc. of Science in Information Technology in 2017 from the University of Nairobi and a Higher Diploma in Computer Software Engineering from Gretsa University in 2021. In 2023, Isaac finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. In March 2024, he completed the Google News Initiative course. Email: Wangethin@gmail.com

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