The Lagos home of Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe was ravaged by fire on Tuesday, causing extensive damage to the multi-million-naira property, reducing it to visible ashes.
The cause of the fire remains unknown as authorities are yet to release an official statement.
Sharing a video showing charred remains and ashes scattered across the property on Wednesday, the 46-year-old movie star expressed gratitude that no lives were lost.
“Devastated, but I thank God no life was lost. It is well,” she wrote on her social media page.
Caught in the web of how particularly challenging for the actress, who is set to premiere her highly anticipated second cinema movie, ‘Thin Line,’ on 13 December the unfortunate incident is, fans, colleagues, and followers flooding the filmmaker’s social media pages with thousands of messages of support and prayers.
This is not the first time Mercy’s family has faced fire-related tragedies. In October 2022, her mother’s home was allegedly set ablaze by Aigbe’s sister, Patience Aigbekaen, amidst ongoing familial conflicts.
The incident was reportedly linked to allegations of ‘witchcraft’ and ‘unresolved financial disputes’ amongst the family.
During the build-up to the release of her 2023 film ‘Omo Daddy,’ she survived an accident when her tyres were damaged on the Lagos-Benin road. She called it the scariest moment of her life, thanked God for her safety, and encouraged fans to watch the film in cinemas.
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