Nollywood is stocked with immense talent, and they just seem to keep multiplying as the days go by. The amount of talent varies between various generations, and in the current Nollywood sphere, it is a thing of joy to watch these young talents share the set with the older and more established actors. Teen actress Mercy Kenneth, who is also referred to as Adaeze, is one of the incredibly young talents worth mentioning.
The young actress has gained a great amount of recognition, and in 2022, she bagged two award nominations for her outstanding input to the industry.
So, who is Mercy Kenneth, the teenage sensation taking Nollywood by storm?
Mercy Kenneth was born on April 8 in Lagos State. She was born into the family of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Okonkwo. Although she was born in Lagos, she hails from Imo State.
Kenneth finished basic school and received her First School Leaving Certificate in Lagos State. She is currently attending Henna-Teck International College in Ojo, Lagos, for her secondary school education.
She comes from a Christian family, with her father being a pastor. she currently resides with her parents.
Career
At a very young age, Kenneth discovered her passion for acting, and she has since pursued it as a career. Although she is still a teenager, she has shown how imaginative and versatile she is, playing various roles. She is best recognised for appearances in Nollywood movies like Princess is Mine and Daddy’s Daughter.
She has established herself as one of the most promising young teen actresses in recent years, appearing in several movies in Nollywood. Her ability to portray her roles with ease made her stand out during some of her initial performances in Nollywood movies, where she played characters such as a mistreated child among others.
She is not only an actress but also a comedian and singer. She frequently refers to herself as “Smart kid” or “Kenneth Okonkwo’s daughter.”
She has been on set with other seasoned Nollywood stars such as Mercy Johnson, Zubby Michael, Ngozi Ezeonu, Ebele Okaro, Ruth Kadiri, Queen Nwokoye, Oge Okoye, Ken Erics, Regina Daniels and Jim Iyke.
In the course of her budding acting career, Kenneth was nominated for the Women Achievers Awards in the category of Teen Act of The Year. She also scored a nomination for the Fast Rising Actress of the Year, at the Mainland TV Fashion Show & Awards ceremony.
Boyfriend
Kenneth is still a minor and concentrating on her education and creating a name for herself in the movie industry. Therefore, there is no information about her having a boyfriend or being in any relationship at this time.
Family
Kenneth was born into a religious Christian family; her father, Kenneth Okonkwo, is a preacher who also works in the film industry. Her father is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Global Update Movies Limited. He is married to Mercy’s mother, Ifeoma Kenneth Okonkwo.
Their family consists of seven people, four boys and a girl (Mercy), as well as their parents. Kenneth has three brothers, namely Caleb, Goodness Dalinson, and Onyedika.
Onyedika is a graduate of English Literature from Covenant University and presently works as an editor, filmmaker, scriptwriter, and production manager at Global Update Movies Ltd.
Dalinson, her brother, is a Chemical Engineering graduate of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), and he also works as an editor and producer for his father’s company. Mercy’s other brother, Caleb, attends Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Anambra, Nigeria.
Kenneth was reportedly born as a twin and as a child, she and her brother would frequently sing to entertain other children. Unfortunately, her twin passed away at a young age due to an unknown ailment.
Mercy Kenneth net worth
Kenneth is still a teenager and is under the care of her parents. Although she is working, she cannot be said to have earned enough to cater to herself alone and comfortably.
How old is Mercy Kenneth?
Kenneth was born on April 8. However, the year of her birth remains controversial. While the year of birth in the public domain is said to be 2009, she, however, looks much older than a 13-year-old girl, which is the equivalent of her age and the year currently.
Mercy Kenneth’s phone number
Kenneth’s direct phone contacts are currently not made available to the public.
Which state is Mercy Kenneth from?
Kenneth hails from Imo State, Nigeria. She currently resides in Lagos State alongside her parents.
In her comic videos on YouTube and Instagram, Kenneth refers to herself as Kenneth Okonkwo‘s daughter, which has led to the misconception that she is referring to the veteran Nollywood actor and politician.
Although her biological father has the same name as actor Kenneth Okonkwo, she is, however, not in any way related to the Nollywood movie veteran. She has featured with him in the films War Room and University of Tears.
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