My success a testament of not giving up – Mercy Aigbe

Actress and filmmaker Mercy Aigbe has spoken about her career journey, joys and responsibilities of motherhood, describing it as her greatest source of pride.

In a recent interview on The Morayo Show, Aigbe emphasised her reliance on faith to navigate the challenges of motherhood and life in general.

“Wherever I am today is a testament to me not giving up. Being a mother is actually what I am most proud of. I just love being a mother, and I think it is a huge blessing that God has placed the responsibility on me to nurture another human being, and I don’t want to fail at it,” Aigbe said.

Aigbe, who credits faith for guiding her, said she often asks God for strength and wisdom.

“Even though I ask God for strength most times, I also ask Him for wisdom. I just love being a mum,” she stated.

Speaking on the loss of her mother, Mercy Aigbe recalled struggling to accept her passing while abroad.

“Up until we laid her to rest, I was in denial. I wasn’t in the country when she passed, so my husband called me and said, ‘Babe, there is something I have to tell you,’ and then he said, ‘Your mum has passed,’” she recalled.

The actress also admitted that the reality of her mother’s death still feels surreal.

“I don’t know how to describe losing her. I still have her clothes intact. It feels like a dream to me. It is indescribable,” she said.

Aigbe noted that she shared a close bond with her mother and had hoped she would recover from her illness.

“I was very close to my mum. Even though she had been ill for a while, I was hoping she would get better. It is a pain that never goes away; you just learn to live with it,” she added.

She said the loss took a toll on her professional life, prompting her to pause filmmaking temporarily.

“I didn’t produce a movie last December because of the loss of my mum. I knew I wasn’t mentally ready,” Aigbe added.

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