Kazim Adeoti, Nigerian film marketer and CEO of IbakaTV, has shared the reason behind his decision to marry actress Mercy Aigbe.
Speaking in a recent interview on Oyinmomo TV, Adeoti recounted his initial interactions with Aigbe, noting that her “honesty” set her apart in an industry often filled with complaints about inadequate pay.
He praised her as a “truthful and straightforward” person, qualities that deeply impressed him.
“Mercy Aigbe is someone that I’ve known for a long time. I knew she’s an actress even before I met her in person,” he said.
“When I got into the industry, I worked with a lot of people including her. What I love and admire most about her is that she’s truthful and straightforward.
“I remember in 2011 when she acted in a movie for me titled ‘Hajia Jemila’. After I paid her, I was used to people telling me money isn’t enough. But in her case, she said that some money still remained. I was surprised.
“She’s a woman who still stays true to herself.
“When God has said that we will become a couple, it happened. And to the glory of God, he is blessing us.”
Addressing Aigbe’s role in his career as a filmmaker, Adeoti acknowledged her influence, describing her as someone whose opinion he values.
“We’re working in the same industry, and she is an experienced actress, so there’s no way she won’t have influence,” he said.
“She knows about what we do. I usually ask to hear her ideas on several things, and she would let me know what she thinks. She has a busy schedule so she only interferes when I ask.”
