Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson and hubby, Odianosen Okojie in a new interview reflected on how they met and the centre of attraction.

We bring you seven things we learnt about the happy marriage from the interview.

1. They met in 2008 on a flight from France.

2. They both flew business class.

3. Mercy ignored her prince charming, the first time he asked for her number.

4. Despite the fact she refused his phone number, he did not relent in his pursuit. “She was very down-to-earth even as a celebrity. I know how a lot of them behave but she is different. Being very focused and a go-getter, I did everything I could just to have her including her number after I set my eyes on her.”

5. He is not comfortable with her kissing movie roles and got her to stop in 2009:  “He wasn’t comfortable with the romantic scenes. I stopped taking up such roles in 2009 when I realised we were getting serious and headed for marriage. I was so in love with him that I started adjusting my lifestyle and personality to suit him. He is enlightened and well-traveled.”

6. He understands the nature of her job: “He understands the demands of my job and has no problems with my career. He simply gives me space to fly.”

7.  He does not watch Nigerian movies:  “I don’t really have time to watch Nollywood movies. I would rather watch the news and a little bit of soccer whenever my busy schedule permits me.”

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