Ugochukwu EkekezieMercy Aigbe breaks silence: Actress reveals why she enjoyed slapping Wunmi Toriola
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On February 12, 2026, Mercy Aigbe detailed her journey through Nollywood during a sit-down with Pulse Nigeria. The actress explained her joy in playing a comical character who slapped Wunmi Toriola. She also discussed her dual role in Jaga Baba and her latest cinematic project, Everything is New Again.
Image Credit: Instagram Composite / ValidUpdatesMercy Aigbe has finally opened up about the most memorable moments of her acting career. The veteran star shared deep insights into her transition from early comic roles to complex lead characters. She spoke with a sense of pride about her growth in the Nigerian film industry.
The actress admitted that some scenes required intense physical action to feel authentic. She recalled a specific movie where she played a friend who needed to shock her co-star back to reality. This candid revelation comes shortly after Isbae U questioned Carter Efe’s influence during a chaotic and heated media exchange.
The “Resetting Slap” and Career Milestones
Aigbe highlighted her role in a film where she had to slap fellow actress Wunmi Toriola. She described the act as a “resetting slap” designed to help Toriola’s character in the story. The star noted that she actually had fun performing the scene because of their close professional bond.
The actress also looked back at her early days in the industry with fondness. She remembered her first attempt at a comic role, noting she was much slimmer back then. This career reflection mirrors the way Nkubi’s wife shared medical struggles while discussing the private challenges of her own high-profile marriage.
Dual Roles and the Cinema Comeback
One of her most difficult tasks involved playing twins in the hit movie Jaga Baba. Aigbe explained that portraying two different personalities in the same scene was a major technical challenge. She had to balance the unique traits of each sister to make the performance believable for the audience.
Currently, the star is focusing on her most recent work titled Everything is New Again. She plays a character named Fibi in the film, which hit cinemas on January 30th. Aigbe described Fibi as a “love girl” and urged her fans to support the new romantic story. She ended the session by promising that she is still evolving as a creative force.
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