- Nigerian actress Mercy Aigbe trended online as she shared how she was partaking in the ongoing Ramandan fast
- The mum of two revealed the challenges she was facing as she deprives herself of food from dawn to dusk
- Using a series of videos to narrate her chaotic state, the movie star garnered reactions from both fans and her husband, Kazim Adeoti
Nigerian actress Mercy Aigbe has attracted attention during the ongoing Ramadan fast observed by the Muslim community.
The holy month began on Friday, February 28, 2025, as Muslims worldwide seek the blessings of Allah.
In a recent video shared on her social media page, Mercy opened up about the challenges she was facing while fasting.
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Expressing her confusion, the actress shared clips showing her forgetting she was fasting and attempting to eat various foods.
In the trending video, the actress, who converted to Islam for love and marriage, could be seen trying to eat an apple and drink water, only to immediately spit them out when she remembered she was observing the fast.
In her caption, Mercy checked in on her fans’ progress with their fast.
“How is your fasting going??? Are you also guilty of this?”
See her post below:
Still on Ramadan, Legit.ng reported that Nigerian singer Naira Marley shared a piece of Islamic teaching with his fans and followers, specifically addressing those fasting this season.
The singer referred to a rule in Islamic religion noting that if a person forgetfully eats or drinks while fasting, their fast is still valid.
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Reports claim that Naira Marley’s statement is rooted in the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.
The controversial music executive reminded Muslims not to be harsh on themselves if they forget and break their fast before time.
He went on to encourage them to continue fasting for the rest of the day.
Mercy Aigbe’s husband and fans react to her video
Kazim Adeoti was surprised by his wife’s forgetfulness as he joined her followers to react to her video post.
Legit.ng compiled the reactions below:
kazimadeoti said:
"Alhaja nitori Olorun."
_kayboi wrote:
"Maami you see that koshi danu! E no really spoil fasting like that, nah who deserve am we go give for here..."
ellaroyals_ said:
"When a Yoruba woman says “Koshi danu, it means war”. You guys should watch Ada omodaddy."
adufeegba wrote:
"Me wey be say na eba i mistaken put for mouth around 1 pm."
diaryofakitchenlover said:
"It’s so funny how I totally forget humans feed during fast. Lol."
folorunshoadeola wrote:
"I nearly open Tigernut on the first day of Ramadan."
chef_tho001 said:
"I don mistakenly chop 7 fufu as I Dey watch this vedeo 😢, see what you caused now."
bb_fashionaccessories wrote:
"We are starting Christian lent tomorrow ash Wednesday, may God see us all through 2025 fasting."
iamkbobo wrote:
"U see the first two I doubt if it can happen to me but u see dt last part na my frds Dey cause am, we too dey cruise with everything 😂! May Allah accept our fasting…..Ramadan Mubarak."
7 Nigerian Muslim celebrities likely to observe Ramadan fast
While the season of Ramadan is here, Legit.ng reported on Muslim superstars who are likely to observe the holy event.
Legit.ng recognised some of the country’s popular celebrities who are vocal about their faith via social media.
The likes of Nollywood actors Lateef Adedimeji, Femi Adebayo, and many others are known to inspire their fans during the fast.
Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.
Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, copy editor at Legit.ng.
