Nollwood A-List Actress, ‘Mercy Johnson’, Narrates How She Was Rejected Many Times in Nollywood Because Of Her Skin Colour

Nollywood A- list Actress Mercy Johnson once again is speaking about how she was rejected on several occasions while starting out in Nollywood. She said the directors back then preferred light skinned ladies and so it was difficult for her. She however said she was lucky because she is a product of grace and only God saw her through. While speaking with Saturday Beats, the mother of three said;

 

“It is very true that when I was starting out in the movie industry, it was difficult to get roles because of my complexion. I faced that a lot and I tell people that my success is just grace. Somebody once told me that I am too dark but that is where the grace and favour of God comes in. Regardless of everything, most of the dark-skinned actresses that are my contemporaries made it,” she said.

 

She also told Saturday Beats that it would be unfair of anyone to say she features in any movie without any consideration.

 

“It is not true that I pick just any movie role. People are different and what appeals to one person might not appeal to the other. One of my most popular movies is ‘Dumebi Goes to School’ and I know how many actresses rejected that script before I accepted to do it. That movie has been one of the highest selling movies in Nollywood till date.

 

I think it is not fair for anyone to say I just jump on any movie production.  As human beings, our strength is in our diversity and differences; this means that what you call trash might not be trash to someone else. I select my scripts and I work with all of my heart because acting is my passion. When I read a script and it appeals to me, I have fun while I do it,” the actress said.