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Mercy Johnson Okojie is the highest paid actress in Nollywood right now. Besides being one of the most sought after actresses, the dark skinned actress has placed herself on a pedestal where she now charges up to N2million fee for a movie.
In
the last few years, films with Mercy Johnson’s name and face in it,
have some what become an indication that the film will turn-out a
best-seller. Recognising this fact, it is no wonder the actress has
pushed up her fees high up for marketers and producers who request her
to feature in their flicks.
A few months ago, the Film and Video Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria (FVPMAN)
threatened to ban the actress for allegedly becoming exorbitant with
her fees, which have shot up as high up as N2m for a movie role, while
the rest of her peers are paid between N700,000 and N1.2million. In her
response, Johnson answered her critics to go for less payable
actresses, if they are unable to pay her by saying, ‘Wats
wrong when u keep quiet till u no wats up? no petition, no complain
just fees those who can’t afford Heineken should stick with ‘Kai kai’.
The 28year old actress made her acting debut in the movie ‘The Maid‘
in which she played the role of a possessed house help. Her
performance in the movie shot her into the limelight and has acted in
other major movies ever since. With all her talents and assets, it is
no wonder some media pundits have agreed that she is the most
exceptional actress for the year 2013.
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