Mercy Isoyip's biography: Background and family life

Mercy Isoyip's biography: Background and family life

Mercy Isoyip's biography reveals the talent and charisma of a multifaceted celebrity. She is a Nigerian actress, fashion model, singer, and rapper best known for her roles in films such as Yes to Forever, Bad Boys and Bridesmaids. As her fame continues growing in the movie and music scene, fans wonder about the story behind her success.

Mercy Isoyip posing for different pictures.
Mercy Isoyip poses for photos indoors in green (L) and black dresses (R). Photo: @descushiel (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • In 2016, Mercy Isoyip made her mark performing in one of her first prominent acting roles on Paige. The film was shot in her hometown, Calabar, Nigeria.
  • She began singing and acting at a young age in church and school.
  • Isoyip is also skilled in cooking, interior design, and accounting.
  • Her education at the New York Film Academy has elevated her to a prominent position in the African film industry.

Profile summary

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Full name

Mercy Ibiang Isoyip

Nickname

Descushiel

Gender

Female

Date of birth

11 July 1990

Age

35 years (as of 2025)

Zodiac sign

Cancer

Place of birth

Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

Nationality

Nigerian

Ethnicity

Black

Religion

Christian

Sexuality

Straight

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Brown

Siblings

1

Relationship status

Single

Elementary school

Command Children School

High school

Zenith High School

College

University of Calabar New York Film Academy

Profession

Actress, rapper, interior designer, accountant, chef

Net worth

$200,000 — $500,000

Mercy Isoyip's biography

Isoyip was born to a conservative Christian couple in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Although she does not reveal her parents' names, the actress credits her father, a former disc jockey and her mother, a reverend, for her success in the Nigerian entertainment industry. She has one sister, Blessing Isoyip.

Facts about Mercy Isoyip
Top 5 facts about Mercy Isoyip. Photo: @descushiel on Instagram (modified by author)
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Mercy Isoyip's age

Born on 11 July 1990, the Nigerian rapper is 35 years old as of 2025. Her zodiac sign is Cancer.

Where did Mercy Isoyip go to school?

The multi-talented actress began her studies at the Command Children School in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. She later joined Zenith High School in the same city for her secondary education.

Upon graduating, she enrolled at the University of Calabar and pursued a bachelor's degree in Accounting. She later joined the New York Film Academy in the United States to obtain a certificate in Acting for Film, where she graduated in 2016.

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What is Mercy Isoyip known for?

Isoyip is a multifaceted entertainer whose skills and talents extend beyond the industry into cooking, interior design, and accounting. She began singing and acting at a young age in church and school.

Her poetic talent inspired her rap and songwriting. The rap queen, who goes under the name Descushiel, uses her rapping career as a platform to speak on life's issues and the environment and represent the people's voice. Have a look at some of Mercy Isoyip's songs.

  • Telegram
  • Mixed Feelings
  • Thirsty
  • Performance
  • Descushiel

Her first film, Paige, was shot in her hometown, Calabar, Nigeria. Her education at the New York Film Academy has elevated her to a prominent position in the African film industry. Here are some of Mercy Isoyip's movies and TV shows:

Film/TV shows

Year of release

Role

Avoided Truth

2024

Flora

Economy Wahala

2024

Gina

Love At A cost

2024

Amy

Under Her Nose

2024

Loretta

Never Been Kissed

2024

Scarlet

My Proud Boss

2024

Natasha

Above Suspicion

2024

Ifeoma

Crazy Husband

2024

Elena

The Love I Never Felt

2024

Kate

Yes To Forever

2024

Bianca

Legal Nanny

2024

Mercy

Money Before Love

2024

Agnes

Uninvited

2024

Nancy

Bitter Pill

2024

Nora

Roses For June

2024

Phina

The Perfect Love Story

2024

Tracy

House Help Indeed

2023

-

My Wedding Day

2023

Christy

The International Player

2023

Agnes

Music Is My Crime

2023

OJ

Temptation

2023

Janet

When He Loves

2023

Venita

Desperate Lover

2023

Grace

Bad Boys and Bridesmaids

2023

Vicky

Money And Love

2023

Gina

My Ex Lover

2023

Sanura

Unusual Arrangement

2023

Mercy

His Kids

2023

Milan

Nollywood Queens

2021

Self

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Is Mercy Isoyip married?

At the time of writing, Isoyip does not have a husband. Despite her fame, she has successfully kept details of her romantic life under wraps.

Does Mercy Isoyip have any children?

The actress has not disclosed any information about having a child to the public.

FAQs

  1. Which state is Mercy Isoyip from? She was born and raised in Calabar, Cross River State.
  2. Which country is Mercy Isoyip from? Isoyip is a Nigerian citizen.
  3. What is Mercy Isoyip's tribe? The Nigerian actress has not disclosed details of her tribe.
  4. Who is Mercy Isoyip's mother? Her mother is a reverend. However, Isoyip has not revealed her mother's name.
  5. Who is Mercy Isoyip's father? Details of her father's name have yet to be revealed. However, Mercy disclosed that he used to be a disc jockey.
  6. Is Mercy Isoyip a police officer? No, the Nigerian actress is not a police officer. Fans wrongly thought she was an officer because she once wore a police uniform at a past event where she was asked to sing the national anthem.

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