Something special went down in Lagos recently: Tacha Akide and Mercy Eke, two of the most talked-about stars from Big Brother Naija, shared ...
Something special went down in Lagos recently: Tacha Akide and Mercy Eke, two of the most talked-about stars from Big Brother Naija, shared a warm hug and smiles at a birthday dinner — a far cry from their feud-fuelled days. Fans who remember their 2019 house clash couldn’t believe it. It’s like watching two old school rivals in football finally shake hands and walk off together (think Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi ending their rivalry in a photo-op)
The glitz, the smile, the hug — yes, it happened. Tacha Akide and Mercy Eke stepped out together in Lagos, and that image alone has sent the internet into a frenzy. According to reports, the two reality TV heavyweights met at a birthday dinner for their colleague, and for the first time in a long while, fans saw them relaxed and friendly.
A short viral clip captured the moment: Tacha in sunglasses, Mercy glowing in a bright outfit, sharing laughs and hugging each other. No tension. No shade. Just two women who once had one of the most intense rivalries in Big Brother Naija history.
Flashback: Their “Pepper Dem” era rivalry was legendary. Tacha’s fiery personality coupled with Mercy’s determination made them viral daily. Their exfoliations on social media and house-confrontations fed their fandoms (Titans vs Mercenaries).
But time has a way of mellowing the loudest storms. In recent years, the two women started to soften their public tone. For example, Tacha surprised fans by writing a warm birthday note to Mercy calling her “gorgeous” and urging her to “stay winning”. That gesture reignited conversations about a possible truce.
Now this dinner meeting feels like the next level. They were seen sitting close, chatting, smiling — basically flipping the script. One social-media user wrote, “Is this a dream? Awwn.”
For fans, this moment means more than just a photo. It’s signalling growth, maturity, and the possibility that public rivalries can end in peace. In Nigerian celebrity culture, these shifts matter — when two big names put aside conflicts, it sends a wider message. It reminds me of when Tiwa Savage and Waje had a public disagreement years ago and later worked together, showing fans what reconciliation looks like.
There was no official announcement of a collab between Tacha and Mercy yet — but the vibe was strong. At the dinner for their friend (celebrated as Beauty Tukura’s birthday), the atmosphere was calm, friendly, and hopeful.
Conclusion
Seeing Tacha and Mercy Eke together again feels like closure for many fans — and the start of a new chapter. Two women once branded by rivalry now flashing smiles side by side. Whether they’ll team up on a project or just keep the peace, this moment matters. It shows that even in celebrity land — where shade and drama often rule — healing and friendship can win. Nigerian celebs like these rewriting their stories? We’re here for it.