Veteran actress and producer Mercy Aigbe recently recounted a tense encounter with a female producer who imposed strict conditions before considering her for a role. Speaking at a recent event, Aigbe did not disclose the producer’s identity but revealed the unusual demands she faced.
According to Aigbe, the producer questioned her credentials and insisted that she obtain permission before accepting other acting jobs. During their conversation, the producer compared Aigbe to another actress and questioned why she was reaching out.
Aigbe explained that a production manager had contacted her about a role but had not followed up, and she was already filming another project in Ibadan at the time.
“The woman was like, ‘Who is Mercy? I don’t have time. Better introduce yourself properly, or else I will cut the phone.’ She said the only Mercy she knows is Mercy Johnson and asked why I was calling her. I told her that her production manager had called me about a job, but there was no follow-up. She asked me where I was, and I told her I was on set in Ibadan filming another movie, and she asked which permission I took to be filming another movie,” Aigbe recounted.
The actress, who recently celebrated 20 years in the industry, reflected on her journey, emphasizing her continued growth and dedication to her craft despite challenges in Nollywood.
