Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia has publicly revealed a long-standing friendship with veteran actress Mercy Johnson, dating back to 2018. In a heartfelt social media post, Etinosa described Mercy as her "bedrock" and "pillar of strength," prompting a warm response from Mercy, who called her "in law wey sabi."
Etinosa Opens Up About Mercy Johnson's Private Support
Etinosa took to Instagram to honour Mercy Johnson, disclosing that the veteran actress has quietly supported her for nearly a decade. She noted that Mercy prefers to keep her acts of kindness private, avoiding publicity and noise.
"Since 2018, almost 10 years ago! You have been my bedrock. My pillar of strength and my King of support!!!! Mama no too like publicity and noise, so we don't post, but you see this woman, she is selfless, and she comes through for everyone, not just me," Etinosa wrote.
Etinosa Calls Mercy Johnson Her 'Mini God'
Etinosa went further, declaring that she needed to "worship" Mercy as her "mini god." She also revealed that Mercy had been actively mentioning her name at "big tables," helping to amplify her career in rooms she was not yet in.
"Apart from you mentioning my name on big tables, I'm also your big fan! God bless you for all the things you do that we cannot post. Your kind is too rare oooooo Agbazilo oyeeeeee!!!!!! Mercy Johnson Oyeeeeeeeee !!!!!!!!!!," she added.
Mercy Johnson's Affectionate Reply
Mercy Johnson responded directly to Etinosa's tribute with affection, making it clear the bond is mutual. "awwwwww thank you so much. You are loved immensely ? thank you loads in law wey sabi❤️," Mercy wrote.
The exchange caught the attention of online observers, who noted how rare it is to see such a behind-the-scenes friendship made public in the Nigerian entertainment industry. For many, it reinforced Mercy Johnson's reputation as someone who gives generously without expectation of recognition.
In a related development, Legit.ng earlier reported that activist Verydarkman called out Mercy Johnson over the arrest and detention of a lady who allegedly defamed her. The woman had claimed that the actress's husband impregnated a lady and that the actress was responsible for the lady losing her baby. Verydarkman shared his plans for the detained woman and also told Mercy Johnson that he loves her acting skills.
