Big Brother Naija stars Tacha Akide and Mercy Eke drew attention after Tacha celebrated Mercy’s birthday.
Fans applauded the public message as a sign of maturity between the former rivals.
Big Brother Naija stars Tacha Akide and Mercy Eke drew attention to their relationship after Tacha publicly wished Mercy a happy birthday.
Mercy, who turned a year older, received warm wishes from Tacha in a public post. Dropping a comment under Mercy’s birthday photos, Tacha called her “gorgeous” and urged her to “stay winning.” The message surprised fans who have long associated the pair with rivalry and online shade.
Fans quickly flooded the comment section to applaud Tacha’s gesture, praising both women for showing maturity and moving past old grievances.
A History of Rivalry
The relationship between Mercy and Tacha has been defined by years of subtle digs and social media spats. In 2023, Tacha shaded Mercy after she unveiled a new Range Rover, tweeting, “But is she me?”, a comment that fueled talk of competition between them. Later that year, after Ilebaye won the All Stars season, Tacha appeared to question Mercy’s previous victory, suggesting she may not have won without Tacha’s disqualification. The remark drew backlash from actress Iheme Nancy, who defended Mercy’s win.
The pair’s feud dates back to the “Pepper Dem” season, when a heated fight led to Tacha’s disqualification and Mercy’s eventual triumph.
Despite their differences, Mercy and Tacha reconciled in 2022 during a joint interview with Toke Makinwa, admitting their rivalry had been exaggerated by fans and media. They also appeared together on an Instagram Live session with Khloe Abiri, dismissing rumors of ongoing animosity.
