Popular Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe has sparked hilarious reactions online after sharing a candid, light-hearted moment from a recent lunch date with her son, Juwon Gentry. The movie star took to social media to reveal how her son’s unexpected reaction to a hefty restaurant bill left her completely speechless.
According to the actress, the duo recently enjoyed an upscale meal together, only for Juwon to casually dismiss the expense. Despite the final bill crossing the ₦600,000 mark, the teenager reportedly described the food as “cheap” and argued that the total wasn’t actually that high.
“He Will Wash Plates” – Mercy Aigbe Reacts
Amused and slightly shocked by her son’s nonchalant attitude toward the staggering bill, Mercy jokingly threatened him on Instagram. In a video capturing their playful exchange, she teased Juwon and suggested that he should be the one settling the bill.
Sharing the video with her followers, Mercy wrote: “Took this boy to lunch and he had the effrontery to say the food is cheap, that the bill isn’t much. Y’all should tell him to pay; otherwise he will wash plates.”
A Growing “Big Boy”
This humorous outing comes hot on the heels of another major milestone for the mother-son duo. Just recently, Mercy shared her anxiety after Juwon took the wheel to drive her around, claiming he wanted to prove he had officially transitioned into a “big boy.” The actress admitted to feeling incredibly nervous during the ride, asking fellow mothers how they coped with the milestone of their children driving them for the first time.
Fans and colleagues have flooded the actress’s comment section with warm reactions, praising the beautiful, open relationship she shares with Juwon. From celebrating his academic graduations to sharing quiet family moments, Mercy continues to delight her followers with glimpses of her close-knit family life.