Actress Mercy Aigbe has stirred online discussion following a moment at the premiere of the film Everything Is New Again.
A video from the event on Thursday shows Mercy kissing her co star Vine Olugu on the lips while she was addressing the audience. The brief interaction drew cheers from people at the venue.
The clip has since been widely shared on Instagram and other social media platforms, where it has attracted mixed reactions. While some viewers questioned the professionalism of the gesture, others treated it as lighthearted.
A user identified as Hoistforex wrote, “lol only in Nigeria that you will see this, nowhere else, that’s the level of unprofessionalism we see here…”
Another commenter, Gerald, added, “On screen it’s okay, but offscreen? That’s off limit please.”
Another reaction simply read, “Fine boy privilege.”
Everything Is New Again is a romantic comedy that explores love, age differences and second chances. The film centres on Funmi, a successful interior designer whose life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes involved with a younger man, Ekene. Vine Olugu plays the role of Ekene, while Mercy stars as Funmi. The film also features Desmond Elliot, Nancy Isime, Olumide Oworu, Angel Unigwe and Abayomi Alvin.
The 48-year-old has been a prominent figure in the Nigerian film industry for nearly two decades. She is known for her work in both English and Yoruba language films and has also built a career in film production and fashion. She is a mother of two and is married to Adeoti.
