Actress Mercy Aigbe has expressed her excitement over her role in the soon-to-be-released film Everything Is New Again following reactions to a kissing scene in the movie.
The romantic comedy stars Mercy alongside actor Vine Olugu and has generated online buzz due to the passionate nature of the scene and the actors’ onscreen chemistry.
Everything Is New Again centres on an older woman with a child who falls in love with a younger man. The relationship faces resistance from his friends, who label her a cougar. The kissing scene forms part of the central love story and features Mercy and Vine.
The scene has drawn reactions from colleagues and fans.
Mercy’s husband, filmmaker Kazim Adeoti, reacted by writing, “I look away 😂😂😂”.
Actress Iyabo Ojo commented, “Hmmmmmmmm i no dey oo😂😂😂😂”, while Nkechi Blessing asked, “The kiss na fake Abi😩🥹”.
In a post shared on Monday, the 48-year-old expressed her excitement about playing her character, Funmi.
Sharing a video of herself and Vine, she wrote, “Everything is New Again 🥰
It was such a delight playing ‘ Funmi ‘ in this movie! And I can’t wait for y’all to see this beautiful film 🎞️ 🥰
Get ready for the best Romcom of 2026!!!!!
Everything is New Again opens in Cinemas Nationwide Jan 30!!!!
Mark Your Calendars!!! Cc @inkblotpresents 🎬”.
Many online commentators have praised the pairing, describing it as unexpected and applauding both actors for their performances.
The film is scheduled to be released in cinemas across Nigeria on January 30.
Produced by Inkblot Presents, Everything Is New Again adds to the company’s growing catalogue of romantic comedies aimed at cinema audiences nationwide.
