BBNaija's Mercy Eke reportedly recalls how ex-footballer Emmanuel Emenike dumped her to marry beauty queen
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BBNaija's Mercy Eke recalls Emmanuel Emenike dumped her to marry beauty queen| Credit: Pulse Sports, Photo Credits: Imago, Instagram.

BBNaija's Mercy Eke reportedly recalls how ex-footballer Emmanuel Emenike dumped her to marry beauty queen

David Ben 16:53 - 29.08.2023

Reality TV star Mercy Eke reportedly revealed on the BBNaija show how the former Super Eagles star broke her heart because she was unpopular.

Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) star Mercy Eke once reportedly opened up about her love life on Africa's biggest reality TV show.

Mercy Eke, who won the 2019 edition of the BBNaija ‘Pepper Dem’ season is considered as the most influential female housemate of all time.

She returned to the show last month for the Big Brother Naija All Stars season that saw a number of previous winners and housemates return for another epic season.

Big Brother Naija star Mercy Eke and Emmanuel Emenike
Big Brother Naija star Mercy Eke| Photo Credit; Instagram(@official-mercyeke)

However, fans were seemingly drawn to past news reports about her alleged relationship with a former Super Eagles star.

Mercy Eke: BBNaija star was reported to have said Emmanuel Emenike dumped her to marry Iheoma Nnadi

During the BBNaija 'Pepper Dem' season in 2019, Mercy was reported to have opened up on her dating life.

Big Brother Naija star Mercy Eke and Emmanuel Emenike
Big Brother Naija star Mercy Eke| Photo Credit; Instagram(@official_mercyeke)

Back in 2019, news sources reported that Mercy, while discussing with fellow housemate and BBNaija star Elozonam, said she was in a serious relationship with former Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike before he got married to ex-beauty Queen Iheoma Nnadi.

Emmanuel Emenike and Mercy Eke
Emenike won the AFCON with Nigeria in 2013| Photo Credit: Imago

Multiple media sources like Legit and Daily Post reported that the 32-year-old influencer, model and businesswoman disclosed that she found out about Emenike’s marriage to the former MBGN on Instagram while they were still dating.

According to the reports, Mercy stated that Emenike, 36, actually loved her but ultimately dumped her because she was a “nobody” at that time.

Emenike and Iheoma Nnadi
Emenike and his wife Iheoma Nnadi at their wedding in May 2018| Photo Credit: Instagram
Mercy Eke and Emmanuel Emenike
Big Brother Naija star Mercy Eke| Photo Credit; Instagram(@official_mercyeke)

However, she was said to have stated that the situation at that time made her determined to become successful and be a celebrity.

Days after the reports on his history with Mercy Eke’s went viral on social media. The former West Ham and Spartak Moscow striker uploaded a short video with his estranged wife and ex-beauty queen Iheoma Nnadi amid the controversy.