Mercy Asiedu

Mercy Asiedu (born 9 May 1971)[1] is a Ghanaian veteran actress who has contributed to the growth of the movie industry.[1][2][3] She is known for the role she played in Concert Party and Asoreba.[4][5] She is known as being one of the popular Kumawood actresses starring in several roles in the 2000s.[6]

Mercy Asiedu
Born9th of May, 1971
NationalityGhanaian
CitizenshipGhanaian
Occupation
  • Actress
Known forConcert party, Asoreba, Obi Yaa, Old Soldier
SpouseNana Agyemang Badu Duah
Children3

Career

She began acting when she was a teenager, as part of the Kristo Asafor Concert Party group. She is known for the controversial roles she has played in movies.[7] She has acted in several Kumawood movies, movies from Kumasi produced in the local dialect of the Akans, Twi.[8][9] She has been in movies with Agya Koo, Lil Win, Kwaku Manu, Aboagye Brenya to mention a few.[10]

Personal life

On 2 April 2017, she married Nana Agyemang Badu Duah, a Chief of Kunsu in the Ahafo Ano South District in the Ashanti Region.[1][11][12] She has three children, two sons and a daughter.[13][14]

Politics

In September 2016, she endorsed the Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.[15] In July 2016, she came out to say that she would curse anyone who made claims that she had collected money to campaign for the then ruling National Democratic Congress.[16]

Filmography
  • Obaakofou
  • Sumsum Aware
  • Kakra Yebedie
  • Agya Koo Trotro
  • Ghana Yonko
  • Emaa doduo Kunu
  • Divine Prayer
  • Obi Yaa
  • Sama Te fie
  • Old Soldier

References
  1. Abedu-Kennedy, Dorcas (2020-07-11). "10 photos of Mercy Asiedu that show that age is just a number". Adomonline.com. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
  2. Serwaa, Adwoa (2014-11-20). Graphic Showbiz: Issue 946 November 20-23, 2014. Graphic Communications Group.
  3. Dadson, Nanabanyin (2011-01-06). Graphic Showbiz: Issue 656 January 6-12 2011. Graphic Communications Group.
  4. Asumadu (2016-05-10). "Mercy Asiedu celebrates birthday as a Queen". News Ghana. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
  5. Owusu-Amoah, Gifty (22 June 2019). "New season of Concert Party starts June 23,2019". Graphic Online. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  6. "Mercy Asiedu, Other Kumawood Actors Clash On United Showbiz With Nana Ama McBrown". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
  7. "Mercy Asiedu welcomes first child with husband after 3 years of marriage". www.ghanaweb.com. 2020-10-24. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  8. "Kumkum Bhagya not a threat to Kumawood - Mercy Asiedu". GhanaWeb. 2016-07-12. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
  9. "Lilwin, Mercy Asiedu and others star in new movie 'Yi Wani'". GhanaWeb. 2016-06-18. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
  10. Arthur, Erica Nana. "Kumawood Actor Agya Brenya reported dead — Starr Fm". Retrieved 2021-10-02.
  11. Mensah, Jeffrey (2021-02-16). "Mercy Asiedu flaunts handsome husband in loved-up photo; McBrown, Awuni shout". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
  12. "Photo: Mercy Asiedu and hubby celebrate 4th wedding anniversary". Pulse Ghana. 2021-04-03. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
  13. "Mercy Asiedu flaunts her adorable son on social media for the first time". The Independent Ghana. 2020-03-11. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
  14. Mensah, Jeffrey (2020-07-09). "Photos of Kumawood actress Mercy Asiedu's only daughter pop up". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
  15. "Kumawood's Mercy Asiedu endorses Nana Addo". GhanaWeb. 2016-09-29. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
  16. "I'll curse anyone who says I'm for NDC – Mercy Asiedu". GhanaWeb. 2016-06-14. Retrieved 2021-04-14.


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