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MERCY JOHNSON & HUBBY HONEYMOON IN DUBAI & MALAYASIA Story by 411

Last Updated: Sunday, September 04, 2011 | Watch AIT International TV Online Today !

After a very controversial and expensive wedding, Mercy Johnson and her new Hubby Prince Odi Okojie have chosen to Dubai and Malaysia to spend their Honeymoon in an effort to get away from the intense media coverage and publicity. The Couple are said to be cooling off somewhere at The Protea Hotels Ikeja and are concluding final travel arrangements to take off to Dubai, where they ll spend about 2 weeks before heading to Malaysia. The enitire Honeymoon is to last a Month. E-x-c-l-u-s-i-v-e: UNTOLD STORY OF MERCY JOHNSON'S WEDDING+ THE MAD WOMAN SCENERIO Story by AKINNAGBE AKINTOMIDE/NIGERIAFILMS.COM Last Updated: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | Watch AIT International TV Online Today ! Finally the drama that had characterized Mercy Ozioma Johnson’s wedding came to a climax last weekend, when she wed Edo businessman Prince Odianosen Okojie in style. Here are Tit-bits from Mercy Johnson and Odi Okojie’s glamorous wedding. Madam Kofo coordinated proceedings Glo ambassador,Mrs. Abiola Atanda,popularly known as Madam Kofo,coordinated the traditional marriage(on Friday, August 26,2011) at the Johnsons family house in Iba,Lagos. The ex-Second Chance cast was contracted by the Johnsons for the job and she protected their interest very well, making sure all the materials demanded from the Okojies were delivered. Heavy security at venue Heavy presence of Naval police was felt at the traditional marriage between Mercy Johnson and Odi Okojie. Mercy’s father, Mr.Daniel Johnson, being a retired Naval officer, had sought for heavy security at his house while the ceremony lasted. From the point of entry to the compound, eagle eyed men of the Navy were everywhere. Apart from that, about five bouncers followed Odi Okojie around. Mercy Johnson’s no photographer order The Nollywood actress had given a standing order that no camera man should be allowed near the house, and it was enforced to the letter. All photo journalists that thronged the venue were disappointed. Those who tried taking the couple’s photograph with a Blackberry phone had a sorry tale to tell. Either their phones were seized or they were bundled out of the place. Popular figures that graced the traditional wedding Only few popular faces in the entertainment industry stepped out for the traditional wedding at Mercy’s family house in Oke Odan,Iba, Lagos. Top on the list were female songstress Muma Gee,actress Tricia Eseigbe-Kerry,twin actress Chidinma and Chidiebere Ekene,Rosemary Ingbi and Femi Ogedengbe. The couples intimidating convoy to the reception Mercy and Odi Okojie really made a statement with the autos in their convoy. There were two Island Hummers(limos) for the groom and the bridal train. In sparkling white and escorted by a Voltron security truck, the bride chose a black Jaguar as they made it to 10 Degrees Events Centre, Billingsway, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos. Drama at Christ Embassy Gate A mentally derailed woman emerged from the bolts to cause a stir at the entrance of Christ Embassy, the venue of the white wedding. Her grouse, according to her, is that Christ Embassy is known for wedding glorified prostitutes in their church. She further charged that both the leadership and followership of the church should repent. She held all the security operatives spellbound with her curses and drama. Rev. Oyakhilome absent Head Pastor of Christ Embassy Church, Rev.Chris Oyakhilome listed as one of the officiating priests was not around for the nuptials. We were told the flamboyant preacher was in the United Kingdom for an urgent assignment. The officiating ministers Pastor Tom Obiazi led others to join Mercy and Odi at the church. Others included Pastor Deola Okeowo,Pastor Emerald Andy, Pastor Wole Adisa,Pastor A.T. Adewunmi and Pastor Innocent Njiofor. And Mercy cried Obviously overwhelmed by the reported controversy that trailed the wedding of actress Mercy Johnson and the pressure about whether to go ahead with the Saturday, August 27, 2011 nuptials must have resulted in the star actress cry in the church. Shortly after the clergy asked the actress to pronounce her own line of vows, she broke down in tears. It was all evident to the congregation as she sobbed while her chief bride’s maid, a Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson cleaned up her face. Between Mercy and Genevieve Nnaji During the colorful traditional marriage, Mercy made short speech : “I am very happy for this day. It is a leap of faith for me and I believe God will be with me. I thank all those that stood by me, my family, friends and team. Today shows that love has triumphed’. But what broke Mercy down into a mass of tears was the sudden appearance of Genevieve Nnaji. Mercy wept for about five minutes and had to be consoled by many people, including the anchor. Mercy later confided to close friends that Genevieve is her idol and her appearance meant the world to her. When the couple took to the floor for a dance, the crowd besieged them, making money rain on them. It was reported that Genevieve Nnaji surprised everyone with the large amount of money she sprayed on Mercy. Heavy surveillance inside the church Apart from the security details outside the church premises, there was another round of security consciousness inside the church auditorium. Visible surveillance went on inside to check unwanted elements at the wedding. Mobile policemen were at the church gallery watching from the upper side of the church. What’s missing in the programme The line, “And if there is anyone among the congregation, who does not want this marriage contracted should signify now or else forever remain silent” was conspicuously missing in the wedding programme distributed at the church premises. The officiating priest, Pastor Tom Obiaze did not even mention it and it’s obvious the church and the two families coming together in marriage did not want any disruption. Mama G steals the show again A crowd puller anytime any day, very popular actress Patience Ozokwor was in the house. Although she couldn’t make it to the church, her presence at the reception was visibly noticed as her fans feted her with unequal appreciation. The church always supported the wedding (Pastor Tom Obiazi) Everything I said on the pulpit is my position. The marriage has been done, at least you witnessed it. So, I don’t see anything wrong about that. The church never said they are not going to do the wedding. It’s the media that has been writing that. Odianosen Okojie’s customary court divorce granted The customary court sitting in Igueben, Edo State dissolved the traditional marriage between Lovelyn Adaze Aletor and Odianosen Okojie on Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Presided over by B.E. Imohimi, Esq, there were two other people on the bench. Mercy and her husband sneaked out of the venue The party was still on when Mercy and her husband sneaked out of the venue in a private car leaving their Hummer limos and Mercy’s Bentley behind so that people would think they were still around. Reception Venue Owner, Deji Doherty Chased Out Guests, Family Over Fallen Gate! Guests and family members of newly wedded actress, Mercy Johnson and her husband, Prince Odianosen that came early to welcome the couple to the venue of the reception got a shocking treatment. For being inside the venue when the gate of the place was pulled down by mob seeking to gain entry at all cost, 10 Degrees owner, Deji Doherty chased them all out over the development. A visibly angry Doherty was said to have achieved this with the aid of two fierce looking and gun tottering security operatives. He described the ejected family members and guests as ‘unruly lot’ and only allowed them back in when the couple were just minutes to arriving the place. Doherty’s anger stemmed from the uncontrollable character exhibited by the crowd at the gate that resulted in the pulling down of the gate.  MAD WOMAN PROTESTING CROWD AT THE ENTRANCE OF RECEPTION VENUE       NO EVIL HANDS OR THOUGHT AGAINST MERCY CAN WORK.MERCY JOHNSON'S MOTHER Story by AKINNAGBE AKINTOMIDE/NIGERIAFILMS.COM Last Updated: Friday, August 26, 2011 | Watch AIT International TV Online Today ! In the last few weeks, nothing has dominated discussions in the entertainment industry like the wedding plans of controversial screen diva, Mercy Johnson. The wedding which has been earlier overshadowed by rumours that it has been called-off will be holding on August 27. In a recent interview, Mercy Johnson’s mother opens up about the husband snatching scandal. Excerpts from the interview; Madam, are you indeed Mercy Johnson's mother? Yes I am. Mrs Elizabeth Johnson, mother of Mercy Johnson. What are your plans towards her marriage amidst these controversies? I don't have any plans now, God is our town planner, I put my trust in Him. He is the one that raised her to where she is today, before she met Odi God was aware, everything happening today are not unknown to Him. My belief is that if God assigns Odi of which I know He has done for her, as a husband, the gate of hell can't prevail over it. God that made their paths cross know their future, present and past, whosoever stands anywhere looking for the downfall of the innocent girl will face the battle of God. Madam, did Odi inform you he was married as is generally reported in the media? Odi isn't married, he told our family, that when he got to Italy, the lady was his girlfriend and she bore him a child, later, Lovely met a guy and followed him to Canada and she bore him that boy, the woman herself confirmed it. We are not aware of other things because Odi has said the truth and when we asked him how long they separated, he said for the past 5 years. Let us say the truth and let the devil be ashamed. I have told my daughter to let the will of God be done in her life. As for rumour mongers saying Mercy has scattered her home, she is the one who scattered her home because if she loves Odi she wouldn't have followed another man and even giving him a child, the man is late now, so they want to set my innocent daughter up and spoil her day of joy and I know God will never agree with them. Why do you think this is a planned work to disrupt Mercy's wedding? There are people who watch you without you knowing, out of all the children I have, Mercy is unique, I can never deny her anytime any day, she is gifted and God has used her to bring the family up, so if anybody is stepping on my joy, he or she will face the wrath of God cos one stupid person who claims to be a man of God said in the newspapers that if her mother is reasonable enough she will make her cancel the wedding. The man is not a born-again cos if he is and isn't deaf and blind, he would have asked how a woman who left her husband five years ago now shows up threatening with fire and brimstone, this definitely is a set up but as many as run their mouths against the Johnson's family will face the wrath of God because we are innocent. Did you have any inkling at her inception or birth that she would be this famous? No, we are Christians in our family, we hand our children to God and after that it is sealed up. It is God who made her what she is today, when she was young, she used to play and make a lot of people laugh, she is very free, that made us to know that she had a brighter future ahead, she was the head girl in secondary school, she always come first in sports, dress rehearsals so I see no reason why she shouldn't excel in her career. No evil hands or thought against Mercy can work; nobody can overcome her I Jesus name. (Father cuts in) I have been reading stories tarnishing our image, imagine somebody wrote that I said I have cancelled the wedding, when did I say so? We should have the fear of God in whatever we do. Like this Lovely of a person, if she is actually the wife of Odi and my daughter is struggling to take her away from her marriage, I will pray to God and tell my daughter not to go into another person's home but the truth is my daughter knew Odi in 2009, if Odi is so important to her why must she leave him for another man; now, she wants to come back saying somebody is snatching her husband from her, I can phone Odi's father and they will tell you they don't even know her. There was also a report that Mercy has run away from home? How can they say she has run away from home, I saw her this morning, we were together. Madam, are you saying the wedding is still going on as planned? God is a God of plans, He will bring out everything perfectly, we depend and look up to Him, we have put everything into his hands and nobody can change the plan of God What would the party be like, is it going to be church affair or with some traditional touches? In our area, we do traditional, court and church weddings. I did the three when I was getting married to her father; it is the same pattern that we will follow. You don't attend the same church with mercy? No we don't, we attend Pentecostal church, Mercy and her elder sister used to go to The Redeemed Christian of God before she started attending the Christ Embassy What are her church plans for the wedding? I don't have anything to do with the church cos we don't attend Christ Embassy; all I know is that God says her marriage will stand. Mercy is not the first person people will plan evil against. Our God is a God of battle. She has never soiled her hands in anything devilish. Many people mistaken her ole in movies to be her person, she has been given different names, some say she wants to marry because she is pregnant, I asked her if she was pregnant and she said she was in her period that she was going to show me. So by your words, the wedding is going as planned? By the grace of God, with all the powers of God. I Elizabeth , I say nothing though I have nobody to assist me, I have God, nothing will stop my daughter's wedding. Let this be a lesson for every woman who doesn't want their husbands to be their husbands. If you don't respect what you have when you lose it you will be crying for nothing because she lost her husband and Mercy took over, so nothing can happen. She has lost her husband, Mercy has taken over, let her go and die.