LAGOS — A recent wave of online speculation regarding Mercy Johnson-Okojie’s health status has prompted the Nollywood actress to publicly dismiss rumours suggesting she has cancer, describing the claims as a result of misrepresentation.
The confusion stemmed from a truncated segment of her television series, Mercy’s Menu, which resurfaced online and quickly went viral. The brief clip led many to conclude, incorrectly, that the actress had confirmed a cancer diagnosis.
However, in a video response released shortly after the rumours gained traction, Johnson-Okojie firmly clarified that she is not battling cancer and never made such a declaration.
“Thank you so much to all of you who have been calling and sending messages and prayers. But I do not have cancer. I noticed that a clip from my TV show, Mercy’s Menu, has been flying around and it was a cut clip.”
The actress explained that the original footage captured her recalling a period when a swelling in her neck raised concerns among her doctors, who feared it might be serious. She later underwent surgery, which revealed the issue was related to her thyroid gland.
“I said I had a cancer scare. It means I had this swelling on my neck and my doctors thought it was something serious. I had problems with my thyroids.
I am perfectly fine and I do not have cancer. The clip was completely misunderstood.”
Johnson-Okojie noted that the incident occurred while she was still nursing her youngest child, making the experience particularly challenging. Despite the initial concern, she said the medical issue was resolved without a cancer diagnosis.
While addressing the misunderstanding, the actress expressed gratitude to her followers and well-wishers for their overwhelming concern, adding that their prayers and messages had not gone unnoticed.