"I Can Get Married Tomorrow If I Want to" – Mercy Eke Reveals Flood of Proposals After Opening Her DMs

"I Can Get Married Tomorrow If I Want to" – Mercy Eke Reveals Flood of Proposals After Opening Her DMs

Mercy Eke, who made history as the first female winner of Big Brother Naija, recently decided to take a peek into her Instagram inbox, a move she rarely makes due to the sheer volume of messages she receives daily.

What she found left her stunned, countless men from all walks of life had reached out to express their love and desire to marry her, proving that there is certainly no shortage of suitors for the reality TV star.

The discovery comes shortly after she publicly opened up about being in a committed four-year relationship and her growing desire to finally settle down and start a family, making the timing of the discovery all the more interesting.

The screenshots she shared from her DMs paint a picture of the kind of attention she commands from admirers across the globe.

One message came from an American-based Nigerian who introduced himself as a financially stable 44-year-old man, willing to fly to Nigeria at a moment's notice just to meet her.

Another admirer, who identified himself as a Lekki landlord, made a bold promise, assuring her that he would never ask her for money and would instead "cherish and adore" her.

Other messages poured in from professionals across different fields, including a medical doctor, a civil engineer residing in Dublin, and countless other Nigerians from different regions of the country, all expressing a keen interest in dating or marrying the reality star.

The flood of proposals comes at a fascinating time in Mercy's life, as she has been increasingly open about her personal goals and relationship status.

She had recently been a guest on Toke Makinwa's show, "Toke Moments," where she addressed the persistent rumours that a married man was funding her lavish lifestyle.

In that interview, she revealed that she has actually been in a serious relationship with one person for the past four years, clarifying that he is single and that they have been navigating their journey privately.

She expressed frustration that the public often perceives her success as being funded by others, when in reality she has worked incredibly hard since leaving the Big Brother house. "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, addressing the constant misconceptions about her life.

Despite being in a committed relationship, Mercy has made it clear that marriage is a top priority for her now.

She has been vocal about her desire to settle down and start a family, even going as far as to say she is ready to have a child outside of marriage if necessary, because she is financially and mentally prepared.

"I really want a baby. I have prayed, I have fasted," she shared, explaining that she feels ready for motherhood and believes she can handle a home.

She also expressed her dream of having three children, ideally two girls and a boy, and made it clear that she will not let the stigma of being a single mother stand in her way, noting that successful women who are "shattering glasses" are often the ones receiving marriage proposals.

"I can get married tomorrow if I want to. But what I want in a man, I have not seen it. It's not like there is no suitor, there are plenty," she once stated, a sentiment that is clearly reflected in the flood of messages she uncovered.

Mercy has also set clear standards for what she expects in a future husband, demonstrating that she is not willing to compromise on her lifestyle just to get married. She recently revealed a major dealbreaker, stating that she would never marry a man who expects her to cook for him every day.

"I only cook once in a while when I am in the mood," she explained, adding that if a man wants fresh food every day, he should hire a chef because she is simply not the woman for that kind of man.

The reality star also shared that despite the perceived pressures of fame, she sometimes even regrets going on Big Brother Naija, as the life that followed has made finding genuine love and settling down more complicated than she anticipated.

"I regret going to Big Brother, now I want to marry. Even though I love the benefits that came with it, but it's not easy," she admitted, capturing the complex reality of navigating fame, relationships, and the desire for a simple, happy home.