Popular Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has sparked social media reactions after a viral video showed her teaching colleague Zubby Michael how to safely break a bottle during a movie scene. In the behind-the-scenes clip, Johnson demonstrates the technique she learned while living in the barracks, emphasizing the importance of protecting one's face to avoid injuries.
Mercy Johnson's Bottle-Breaking Tutorial
In the video, Johnson explains the trick to breaking a bottle safely: “The trick to break a bottle is not hard at all. The most important thing is for you to remove your face so you will not be injured. You understand the matter? You will break it in a way it will enter the vein.” She also noted that her upbringing saved her from a rough life, stating, “Nah God save us. Some of us for dey street.” Despite demonstrating the stunt, she made it clear she does not support violence, saying, “No room for violence. Violence would not solve anything.”
Reactions from Colleagues and Fans
The video drew reactions from fellow actors and fans. Producer and actress Genevieve Onuama commented, “My voice though; we saw shege on the street filming this movie. These two are crowd pullers.” Actor Nosa Rex wrote, “Mama P. E still dey body. See as u balance.” Actress Kie Kie revealed, “Fun fact: na aunty Mercy teach me how to break bottle.” Actor Uzee Usman added, “It’s still in the body.” One Instagram user joked, “Hard man… hard man. See as Zubby ran away,” while another praised Johnson's military background, saying, “Once a barracks babe, forever a barracks babe.”
A Career of Iconic Moments
The video serves as a warmhearted reminder of Mercy Johnson's acting prowess and her lengthy career filled with iconic screen moments. The rare sight of a woman teaching a man such a stunt added to the buzz, highlighting Johnson's unique skills and background.
