‘I Almost Died’ – Actress Mercy Aigbe Opens Up On Domestic Violence Experience

Actress Mercy Aigbe opened up recently on her Youtube channel addressing her bitter experience in the hands of her former husband, Lanre Gentry.

The mother of two in 2018, got separated from Gentry on grounds of domestic violence  and disclosed this saying;

“The first time the slap came, it felt like I was dreaming. I wasn’t expecting it and I was shocked beyond words. I didn’t know it was going to happen but it happened. The begging would then come after that. Once a man raises his hand to hit you, he is going to do it over and again. However, because it was my second attempt (at marriage), I was ready to make it work, even with all the violence. I was there hoping and praying. I just wanted a happy home.

“The incident that broke the camel’s back was the one where I almost died. The beating was horrible. People often say actresses don’t want to remain married. Who told them that? (You think) being a celebrity doesn’t make me human? Does (being a celebrity) mean I don’t want to have a happy home? They say actresses are promiscuous but promiscuity is not (the exclusive preserve of) any profession. When mine (break-up) happened, it wasn’t easy because I am a celebrity. I read a lot of things online. Some people even said I made it up. But, nobody can dictate to me how to live my life.”

Mercy Aigbe recently posted a video on her Instagram page advising ladies to shine their eyes this valentine period to avoid stories that touch.