Olaide Olabanji, Nollywood producer and actor, has revealed he was instrumental in launching Mercy Aigbe's acting career. He recounted discovering her in a shop in 2004, where he asked if she could act and soon after gave her a role that marked her entry into the industry. Olabanji detailed how he supported her early in her career, helping her gain visibility and footing in a competitive space. In a recent interview, he expressed disappointment, stating that Aigbe has since cut off communication with him despite his contributions to her rise. He described the emotional toll of being distanced by someone he helped become a household name. No further details were provided about the nature or timing of the fallout.
Olaide Olabanji's revelation adds a personal layer to the often untold stories behind Nollywood breakthroughs. That he found Mercy Aigbe in a shop and handed her a career-launching chance is a plot twist worthy of a movie itself. In an industry where origin stories shape legacies, this moment underscores how connections can make or break dreams—only for loyalty to become the real casualty.
