I Sold Corn And Fuel Growing Up – Mercy Eke

Reality TV star, Mercy Eke has revealed to the world, a part of her hustle while growing up.

The winner of Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ season four revealed that she had to sell fuel and corn while growing up to survive.

She disclosed this during a close panel session at the 8th edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference.

In her words, Mercy Eke said:

“Sometimes it gets me very emotional to see how far I’ve come from where I started, from selling corn to fuel, to a lot of other businesses I did before. I’m very proud of myself, and I know that there are a lot of people looking up to me”, she said.

The former video vixen and real estate entrepreneur also revealed that she auditioned four times for BBNaija before she finally got selected. She said:

“I auditioned four times before I got into the Big Brother House, but somehow I won the show, and I won the hearts of Nigerians and Africans.

I work for everything I own today, maybe I’m not ‘blessed’ enough for people to just give me things for free. I can look back at my journey with pride, in spite of my rough childhood.

I grew up in a family of 6, but somehow I was able to complete my tertiary education. I’m very proud of myself, and I know that there are a lot of people looking up to me.

Where I am today is through my hard work. I didn’t just win and rest on my oars, because I know that my journey has just started.” Follow us on Instagram @sofovilla | Follow us on Twitter @sofovilla | Like our page on Facebook via @sofovillamedia