She was born on January 1, 1979 in Edo State (Nigeria),and she is the second child in a family of five. she attended the polytechnic in Ibadan where she received her OND in financial Studies. She then went to the university of lagos for a degree in theatre arts.
She earned a degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Lagos in 2001, and joined the industry fully in 2006.
Mercy Aigbe, is married to a Nigerian hotelier and has two children and three stepdaughters.
Mercy Aigbe is known for her unique style and dressing.