It appears the long-running feud between Big Brother Naija stars Tacha Akide and Mercy Eke might finally be over, as Tacha recently extended warm birthday wishes to her former rival, a gesture that left fans pleasantly surprised.
Tacha’s birthday message sparks reactions
Mercy Eke, who marked a new age recently, received an unexpected public message from Tacha. Dropping a comment under Mercy’s birthday post, Tacha described her as “gorgeous” and encouraged her to “stay winning.”
The thoughtful message quickly drew attention across social media, with fans praising Tacha for the maturity and grace displayed a significant departure from their previously strained relationship.
A rivalry rooted in the ‘Pepper Dem’ season
The pair’s relationship has been rocky since their time on Big Brother Naija: Pepper Dem in 2019, where tensions escalated into heated arguments that ultimately led to Tacha’s disqualification and Mercy’s victory.
Over the years, both stars have occasionally thrown subtle shades at each other online. In 2023, Tacha appeared to mock Mercy after she flaunted a new Range Rover, writing, “But is she me?” a tweet that reignited rivalry discussions.
Later that same year, after Ilebaye won the All Stars season, Tacha seemed to question Mercy’s past victory, suggesting she wouldn’t have won without her disqualification. The remark drew criticism from actress Iheme Nancy, who defended Mercy’s win as legitimate and deserved.
Signs of reconciliation and growth
Despite their history, the duo began mending fences in 2022 during a joint interview with Toke Makinwa, where they openly addressed their past conflicts. Both admitted that much of the feud had been amplified by fans and the media.
Their reconciliation became even more evident during an Instagram Live session with Khloe Abiri, where they laughed off rumours of ongoing animosity.
Now, with Tacha’s latest birthday message, fans believe the two may have finally buried the hatchet for good. Many hailed the gesture as a sign of growth, maturity, and mutual respect.
The hopeful sentiment across social media is clear the Tacha vs Mercy era may officially be behind them.