“People Think a Married Man Is Funding My Lifestyle” — Mercy Eke Opens Up on Four-Year Relationship and Marriage Plans

Reality TV star and entrepreneur Mercy Eke has addressed long-standing rumours about her personal life, insisting that many of the claims circulating about her are completely false.

Speaking during an interview with Toke Makinwa on Toke Moments, the BBNaija winner admitted that life after the reality show has come with constant public scrutiny and misconceptions.

“Coming out of the house now, I’ve been pushing myself. It’s not been easy, especially when people have perceptions about you,” she said.

When asked about the biggest misconception people have about her, Mercy pointed to the persistent claims that a married man sponsors her lavish lifestyle.

“The one that everybody knows is, oh, someone is funding my lifestyle, that I’m dating a married man. Apart from being pregnant every week,” she said, laughing.

Toke Makinwa jokingly interrupted to ask if she was currently pregnant, prompting Mercy to laugh while gesturing at her stomach.

Setting the record straight, Mercy revealed that she has been in a committed relationship with the same person for the past four years.

“I have been dating someone for four years. I’m still, mm-hmm, in that relationship,” she disclosed.

The reality star also revealed that marriage has been discussed, saying she is willing to settle down with her partner. However, according to her, he believes she is not yet ready for marriage.

“He keeps saying I’m not ready, I’m not ready. I don’t know what I’m doing that looks like I’m not ready,” she said.

Mercy added that becoming a mother is now one of her biggest desires.

“Right now, I want a baby. I have prayed, I have fasted,” she said.