Mercy Aigbe's Dramatic Reaction to Son's Driving
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Mercy Aigbe has stirred hilarious reactions after sharing a video of her teenage son, Juwon, driving her for the first time. The clip, posted on her official Instagram page on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, captures the actress's visible anxiety from the backseat while her son confidently handles the wheel.
Mother-Son Exchange Goes Viral
In the video, Aigbe can be heard cautioning her son about safety, with her dramatic reactions drawing laughter and comments from followers. She captioned the post: "POV: My son wants to show me he is now a big boy by taking me for a ride but... Mums, how did you cope when your kid took you for a ride the first time … cc @olajuwon.gentry thank you oh!!!"
The video comes just days after Juwon graduated from secondary school, a moment that saw Aigbe break down in tears while watching the ceremony with her husband, Kazim Adeoti.
Fans and Parents Relate to Aigbe's Anxiety
Many followers shared their own experiences in the comments. User alakaba_toyinpeculiar joked: "Anty Mercy you don they sweat o, am sure police no they that road, if not, you go don they greet all the policemen on that spot." Another commenter, ajoke_surprises, said: "This is literally my mom! I know I’m a better driver than her, but she still finds a way to complain about my own driving. It’s why I low-key hate driving her anywhere!"
User fola_crown_oflagos offered reassurance: "This is me and my son at the beginning but now I sleep while he's driving." Meanwhile, nasmamayanju recalled: "I did worse oo, and that day I was ill and couldn’t get the dispenser water just few minutes ride omo the guy get patience if not my shouting would have had him drop the wheels."
Mercy Aigbe's Career and Family Life
Mercy Aigbe is a well-known Nollywood actress, director, fashionista, and businesswoman, famous for movies like Ada Omo Daddy and The Herd. She has two children and has often shared glimpses of her family life on social media.
In related news, Legit.ng reported that Aigbe recently celebrated her first movie role with veteran actress Sola Sobowale, describing her as "an incredible woman, an icon, a powerhouse, and a true inspiration."
