3.) Mercy Johnson and Prince Okogie
Of all the ‘big-budget’ movies ever shot in Nigeria – as professed by the producers, none would beat the ‘Triumph of Love’ tale that Princess Mercy and Prince Odi have told and shown us. It has the full features of a tele- novella with a special Nigerian adaptation
providing the Nollywood flavour. You know how the love story goes:
Boy meets girl. They fall in love. Opposition arises. They squash it shaming some people. They get married. And they live happily ever after. In this case, famous ‘ordinary’ girl meets ‘rich’ Prince (not necessarily handsome). They get engaged in 2009. All seems well and quiet. No attempted ‘husband-snatching’ from girl’s colleagues neither rumours of unfaithfulness among two. First rumoured wedding date fails and when the new dates come close two years later, the intrigues begin. A woman named Lovely from Canada shows up in the media alleging marriage to same Prince with two kids as fruit. And then the love-birds begin their first major challenge together in full glare of the public, majority who kept (and perhaps still keep) vigil on the internet. From denial, to partial acceptance, full admission, a file for annulment, purported divorce, counter divorce claims, demonstration threat by a women group, even last minute church withdrawal; the media provided almost daily updates of the royal wedding being planned.
Veteran thespians and skilled play writers will tell you that for a play to end all conflicts played up must be resolved. Has that happened in this Royal rumble? Prince Odi is said to have presented a Divorce certificate to Christ Embassy, few days to August 27 – the wedding date. The church had earlier declined joining the new lovers based on wife Lovely’s petition and most especially, the supporting documents she
presented. But determined to marry his new bride, Odi ‘secures’ and ‘presents’ a divorce certificate to the church authorities. The day following, (ex) wife Lovely, who is resident in Canada, denies having signed or sighted any divorce paper and is said to be considering legal actions against her (ex) spouse and the church.
Hence, the legality and duration of Princess Mercy’s marriage is still under threat even after the ‘successful’ superlative wedding.
Other than the two Stretch Limos and Bentley used, the two horse-men who led the automobile convoy to the reception venue, and the remarkable presence of A-list showbiz stars, the royal wedding could have passed for any other regular wedding. The touted N30M budget wedding was lost in the 2-day ceremony. From location, to security, music at the reception, the bridesmaids’ dresses, organisation and timeliness, quality of other guests, the wedding scored low. Even the newly-weds remained ‘understandably’ tense until the marriage certificate was presented. Mercy could have been a lot more joyous on her big day had Odi done the right things at the right time. Hopefully the memories of Honeymoon and year(s) after will erase the scandalous memories…
As They now have 2 lovely kids together with the third one on the way . Can we imagine these two apart? Nah! That’s too expensively unimaginable!
Thanks to Gos
Am realy greaful to those who didnt divioce,but some lady in NOLLYWOOD are to proud they dont want to bawdown to her husband because they have money,money without husband is nothing,because God said if you know that is time for you to marry go an get one,if they have money,proudness come.
Wow.u both look like twin .more than perfect
There marriage will rust in Jesus name
these two are indeed perfect match, i admire them so much. i really appreciate the good work you guys hav done in puting all this together.
#thumbsup4u#
good one
happy birthday wishingg hr llnp
May God bless her marriage
May God be with then….LLNP
I Like!
happy marriage life
i have seen them
Good job
Don’t say that, keep on praying for them, deval is at work!!
You think so?
Mercy abi na who self na God win
Concluding too soon. No marriage is perfect though. Just keep praying and believing God for protection and guidance.
Thank God for your person
yes ooo God will help her in JESUS name Amen
Says Wu? When you know they needs prayer
With God (all things) are Possible…. By Faith and by having a Truthful Relationship with Him.
Without God (all things) are impossible.
Are you God to jump to such conclusion
God will take care of your marriage
I pray oooo
Wow! they look beautiful, couples of forever
Hold on and observe don’t conclud
Lovely gorgeous couple! Ya both blessed forever dear.
Dieu est au contrôle car tout concours autour de ceux qui l’aime
Merci jennitha. Mettons notre seigneur et sauveur en nous et il nous sera confient
God bless their marriage