Nollywood star Mercy Aigbe shared a video of herself trying to hide her phones at the “Owambe Thieves” movie premiere by actress Eniola Ajao in Lekki, Lagos.
She posted the reel on Instagram and announced that she was being extra cautious after losing two phones—reportedly worth millions of naira—at fellow actress Iyabo Ojo’s event.
Aigbe’s caption, quoting veteran actor Chiwetalu Agu’s iconic line, “Once bitten, by now I should be shy,” added a humorous twist to the unfortunate incident.
The reel showed her reacting to the announcement, reflecting both her frustration and attempt to make light of the situation. The loss of the phones, described as high-end devices, underscored the financial sting of the theft, which occurred amidst the glamour of the star-studded premiere.
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Aigbe’s decision to share the story publicly highlighted the vulnerability even celebrities face in crowded settings, bringing attention to the need for better security at such events.
The theft left Aigbe rattled, prompting her to reflect on her approach to personal belongings at public gatherings.
She implied a lesson learned in her Instagram reel, suggesting she would be more guarded moving forward. The phrase “once bitten, by now I should be shy” served as a playful yet pointed indication of her resolve to avoid a repeat incident.
The incident, occurring at a high-profile event, likely amplified her caution, as she navigated the balance between engaging with fans and protecting her valuables.
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Aigbe’s openness about the ordeal resonated with her followers, many of whom expressed sympathy and shared similar experiences in the comments section of her post.
Her response demonstrated resilience, using humour to defuse the situation while acknowledging the setback caused by the theft.
See the post here:
Reaction to Mercy Aigbe’s video
@toyin_abraham:
“Lol😂😂😂😂we will still mercy Aigbe you😂😂😂😂😂😂”
@emekaokoye14:
“You look stunning and beautiful sis. Abeg hide am wella”
@omo_brish:
“Na to carry you gangan 😂😂😂😂”
@officialbukky_majek:
“😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 once bitten twice shy 😂”
@ct__diamond:
“I think you need to open fashion class for the remaining actresses at the premier👏”
@oseyifunmii:
“❤️❤️Best content for the movie 🍿 So relatable and pure reality 😂 No one knows it better than a victim 😂”
@tohyorseee:
“Make the movie title no go happen for premiere😂”
@lauretta_egboh:
“But Mercy Aigbe really loves Iyabo Ojo. Despite her two phones that got missing at her premiere, she’s still coming through for her. She’s a true one.”
@emekaokoye14:
“You look stunning and beautiful sis. Abeg hide am wella.”
@richardoshin:
“Awww…once beaten ooo😂😂😂 l like this 😂 but wait o, radiation and vibration nko?”
@they.callmebarbiee:
“Affliction shall not rise again🤣. I totally agree with this your new pattern.”
@ola_jumoke_funmilayo:
“From the movie title you suppose to hide everything sef. This time na you gan gan dem go steal.”
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