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Who Is Leo Mezie?
Leo Mezie (born 25 January 1976) whose real, full name is Leonard Chimezie Onyemachi is a Nigerian Actor, Producer and Writer who went viral over his kidney disease health issues.
About Leo Mezie Career, Occupation, Life History & Story
Leo Mezie is a handsome Nigerian born Nollywood actor, movie producer and writer.
Leo Mezie started his acting career in 1996 when he joined Nollywood, the Nigerian movie industry and started attending movie auditions and acting as a minor character in movies. In 2003, he rose to stardom after acting in the Nollywood blockbuster movie “Labista” alongside Emma Ehummadu, Jerry Amilo and Ernest Asuzu.
Leo Mezie has acted alongside other top Nollywood actors and actresses such as Jerry Williams, Emma Ehummadu, Jerry Amilo, Ernest Asuzu, Gentle Jack, Zack Orji, Chidi Mokeme, among others.
Movies: Leo Mezie movies include, Labista, Total War, No Man’s Land, Heart of a Slave, Close Enemy, King’s Sleepless Night, Empty Throne, among others.
Leo Mezie Wiki Profile Bio Summary
Nickname, Stage Name: Leo Mezie
Leo Mezie Real Name: Mezie Onyemachi Leonard
Full Name: Leonard Chimezie Onyemachi
Nationality: Nigerian
State Of Origin: Abia State
Hometown: Umuahia
Tribe: Igbo
Date Of Birth: 25 January 1976
Birthday: 25th January
Age: 45 years old (in 2021)
Height: 5"10 feet tall
Complexion, Skin Colour: Lightskinned, Fair
Married: Yes
Marital Status: Married
Spouse, Wife: Maureen
Children, Child: None
Occupation: Actor, Producer, Writer
Net Worth: $200,000 US Dollars
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Full Biography Of Leo Mezie (Nollywood Actor)
State Of Origin, Home Town, Tribe, Village: Where is Leo Mezie from? Leo Mezie hails from Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria.
Leo Mezie is Igbo by tribe from South East part of Nigeria.
Date Of Birth, Birthday, Age: Leo Mezie was born on 25 January 1976.
Real Age: How old is Leo Mezie? Leo Mezie is currently 45 years old as at 2021. He will celebrate his 46th birthday in January 2022.
Leo Mezie Celebrates His 45th Birthday
While celebrating his 45th birthday on the 25th of January 2021, Leo Mezie shared his picture on Instagram and Facebook page and wrote:
"Please say me a prayer of Thanksgiving today as I clock 45yrs.
God has been so faithful in all that concerns me.
Indeed " what God cannot do those not exist"
#gratefulheart."
In a previous birthday post, the handsome Nollywood actor wrote:
"Celebrate Grace of God in my life as l mark another year in Jesus name. Indeed it can only be God. Happy Birthday Mezie ONYEMACHI Leonard aka Leo Mezie."
Family, Parents, Father, Mother, Siblings: Leo Mezie was born into the family of Mr and Mrs Chimezie Onyemachi in Umuahia, Abia State. He has other siblings - sister, brother.
In 2019 Interview, Leo Mezie told Vanguard that he’s living at the mercy of his family members, friends and colleagues in the movie industry. He narrated: “I needed help and my family was on top of it. Though they were struggling to meet up with my medication, feeding and dialysis. They were doing it in turns to sustain me. My elder sister was travelling around the world meeting reputable NGOs. One of the NGOs responded in New Jersey while the other one responded in Abuja. We were on that before Chioma Okoye contacted me.”
Married, Marriage, Wedding Pictures: Is Leo Mezie married? Yes, Leo Mezie is married to Maureen. Leo Mezie got married to Maureen in July 2010.
Wife: Who is Leo Mezie wife, name, pictures? Leo Mezie wife is Mrs Maureen Chimezie Onyemachi, a beautiful ex banker.
Leo Mezie's wife, Maureen stood by him despite his sickness. At a point, Leo Mezie told his wife to go back to her parents and start a new life without him. That she’s still young and cannot afford to live with a dying man. But his wife refused to go back or to leave him.
People Advised me to Abandon My Sick Husband & Remarry – Maureen, Wife of Actor, Leo Mezie
Wife of Nollywood actor, Leo Mezie – Maureen, had recounted how she almost abandoned her ailing husband due to pressure.
While he was critically ill and away, Maureen said she went through a lot.
In a chat with Vanguard, she said, “I had mixed- feelings, and I told God I did not want to become a widow at this age.
“I asked God to give me an assurance that he will keep my husband and sometimes fear, uncertain, so many feelings that I still can’t explain passed through my mind.
“The feeling was one of God, you can’t take him now, please show mercy. Sometimes, I was unable to figure out what was really happening.
“I tried hard to understand the situation and looking for answers that I just couldn’t find or figure out. But the only place I had in mind to take him to was God.
“Sometimes I doubted God when the illness became very serious. I started asking myself if really God assured me, you know. But each time I prayed, I felt renewed and stronger. I felt this kind of peace that Leonard will be just fine.
“Like I said that I needed an assurance from God that Leo will make it; you know what I did? I created more time to pray for him and myself. I got the assurance that he will live.
“I never thought of remarrying because, at that point, that was not what was on my mind. That would have distracted me and made me pay less attention to him.
“I never gave up on Leo, even though due to frustration he became harsh and unfriendly to me most of the time but I knew that wasn’t him; that was frustration.
“I must confess to you, some people advised me to abandon him and go and start a new life since I still have a long way to go.
“His handsomeness, complexion at this time were all gone. He was a shadow of himself. So, to them, what was I still doing with him?
“But, to me, that was not an option neither was it the reason I married him. I never headed their advice. Instead I was ready to fight the battle. My dear, it was tough, very tough,” Maureen revealed.
Children, Child: Leo Mezie does not have any child yet, though he has been married for 10 years now.
Leo Mezie spoke to Punch in a 2019 Interview about his childlessness and said that he is not disturbed that his marriage is yet to produce a child. He said;
“I don’t have a child yet and it is not a thing of pity because children come at the appointed time. Besides, if I had kids, they would be too young to experience this condition with me. I believe there is a reason for everything in life. I have been married for eight years now and my wife is doing her best.”
About Leo Mezie Sickness, Illness, Kidney Failure, Disease: Leo Mezie was diagnosed wrongly with malaria, typhoid and pneumonia for over a year and the medications collapsed his kidneys.
When he couldn't bear the cost of treatment, kidney dialysis, he had to cry out for help. His colleagues, fans and Apostle Johnson Suleman came to his rescue and money was raised for his treatment, kidney transplant.
He was hospitalized for several months at a London hospital until his return to Nigeria in November 2016 after recovery.
Leo Mezie Sick Again, Kidney Fails Again
In 2019, Leo Mezie kidney problem started again. He was on Admission in Lagos hospital.
Recall that in 2016, the founder and general overseer of the Omega Fire Ministry International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, had sponsored Leo Mezie’s medical trip to London, though the actor was later advised not to go for a transplant.
In 2019, Leo Mezie confirmed to the Punch that he was in a critical situation. The handsome actor stated, “As I speak to you, I am in the hospital for dialysis. The ailment resurfaced when I went to the United Kingdom for checks last year. When it relapsed 11 months ago, I thought I could handle it.”
He noted that he had to speak out again when he became financially exhausted. He said, “In December, I collapsed many times. It was later discovered that I had lost every function of my kidney. I now undergo dialysis three times a week, and one session is about N45, 000.”
Leo Mezie also informed Punch that he was on admission in a private hospital in Ilupeju, Lagos. He stated, “When nurses at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital embarked on a strike last year, I was helpless and had to move to a private hospital. I am receiving good treatment here too but my pocket is suffering. From the last calculation we made, I need a minimum of N20m to be strong again because the issue does not end with the transplant. After the transplant, I am expected to be on life support for the rest of my life.
“I have been fighting this for the past three years and I have been conquering. I have strong faith in myself and in God.”
Leo Mezie Dead Or Alive: Is Leo Mezie still alive? Yes, Leo Mezie the Nollywood actor is still alive. Leo Mezie is not dead but alive. God will perfect his healing.
In an Instagram post dated 20 July 2018: Leo Mezie wrote:
"Who wants me dead? Sorry you failed 'cos Am well, strong and happy."
Leo Mezie And Apostle Johnson Suleman: In 2016, the founder and general overseer of the Omega Fire Ministry International, Apostle Johnson Suleman sponsored Leo Mezie’s medical trip to London.
Leo Mezie Defends Apostle Johnson Suleman During Stephenie Otobo Sex Scandal
"I have been reading different stories from different medium on apostle Sulaiman and one Stephenie Otobo and the different comments. Some people were even saying why will apostle send money to someone he has never met. My heart bleeds because apostle Sulaiman never met me before he helped me. I have never heard of him or met him before and immediately he heard my story he verified it and contacted me.
This is a man I have never seen or heard of and he sent me 8million to settle my medical bills in UK. He was also constantly checking on me and even sent members of his church in UK to always check up on me ,Pastor Ejiro and Pastor Daniella Williams to mention but a few. Immediately , I returned I went to see him to thank him. So saying why must he send money to someone he hasn't seen doesn't make sense.
Note, the apostle Sulaiman I know and I've met several times doesn't travel alone he goes with a large entourage any where he goes in the word. Secondly, Apostle Sulaiman is so proud of his family and his wife in particular is a sermon in his mouth, thirdly, apostle Sulaiman maybe friendly and extremely jovial but will never ever take indecent pictures of himself or with anybody as this Stephenie Otobo is claiming. Fourthly, his generosity and act of giving will not kill him or put him in trouble not one million Stephenie otobos will stop him because it is his call to service. I Leo mezie is a benefactor of it! Finally, I will rather not curse Stephenie Otobo but I will pray for her that the good lord will show her mercy in Jesus name Amen. #nollywood, #ghana, #naijagist.com, #officiallindaikeji, # stelladimokokorkus,# chief_ejirookurame, # chioma_okoye, #francis.duru"
Leo Mezie and Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin: Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, the General overseer of Christ Mercy Land and Deliverance Ministry, Warri, Delta State, gave the sum of N3 million to support Leo Mezie's his kidney transplant in 2019.
Net Worth: Leo Mezie net worth is about $200,000 US Dollars. But Leo Mezie net worth in 2020, 2021 continues to fall due to his kidney ailment and health issues which has continued to make him broke.
House and Cars: Leo Mezie lives in Lagos with his wife.
Leo Mezie Phone Number WhatsApp Contact: Leo Mezie can be contacted via his Instagram and Facebook accounts.
Instagram: Leo Mezie Instagram Page Account Profile Handle . Leo Mezie currently has 4,822 followers on his Instagram page as at the time of writing this article.
How My Wife Made Me Quit Smoking — Actor, Leo Mezie
2014 Punch Interview Of Leo Mezie & Wife, Maureen
How did you meet your wife?
Leo: Our meeting was a coincidence. I was frustrated from a broken relationship. I was at Ojez Bar in Lagos, complaining to some friends. It was the night before the day I wanted to travel to the United Kingdom, so we were having a farewell drink. I wanted to travel and forget about the other lady. One of my friends that I sat with told me that if the break-up was not my fault, then he would introduce me to a good lady. And he told me that God would not forgive me if I hurt her. He gave me her number and the next day, after packing my bags, I called her and lied that I mistakenly dialled her number.
She doubted it and hung up on me. I called again but she did not pick. When I got to the UK the following morning, I bought a line and called friends and family to tell them that I arrived safely. I called her line but she did not pick up. Later she returned the call, thinking it was one of her friends in the UK. She was surprised to find out I was the one, and asked me what I wanted. I told her all the lies guys usually tell and later she became friendly.
What was your reaction when he proposed to you?
Maureen: When I met him, I was coming out from a relationship too. My intention was to play around, date him, break his heart and move on. He came at a time I wanted to have fun; I was not ready to get married. I told him we had to hold on for a while. I did not know him that well; I just met him and accepted him as a friend. The kind of job I did in the bank then was also challenging and did not give me much time except in the evenings and weekends. We went to see my mum after six months.
How long did you court before you got married?
Leo: Six months.
How did you start liking each other?
Leo: At a time I noticed that I no longer had secrets around her anymore. We never lied to each other; we became fond of each other and it was just as if she had my life in her hands. She was caring and I missed her company whenever she was not around me.
How long have you been married?
Leo: We would be married for four years in July (Interview was conducted in SUNDAY PUNCH Of May 2014)
How has the marriage been?
Maureen: It has been beautiful, loving and very challenging.
What were the challenges?
Maureen: There were some things he would do and I would be so angry and felt like flogging him. But sometimes I would say to myself that if I beat my child, I would still have to draw him close. But he is an adult and I could not beat him. I learnt to forgive even before he hurts me. The nature of his job was another aspect I had to make up my mind to accept. It is not like an office work where one expects a monthly salary; sometimes he has jobs and sometimes he does not. When he does not, we adapt and enjoy what we have at the moment.
Leo: We were two adults from different homes coming together as one. We almost broke up in less than six months into our marriage. We wanted to go our separate ways, but reconciled after about a month. In less than three months we had issues again. It was just continuous. After that, we have never had any challenge that we could not resolve between us. There is no day I do not offend her, and I do not think I have ever said sorry up to three times but she has a way of forgiving me, even before she complains.
Did marriage rid you of your freedom?
Leo: No it did not. There is no where I cannot go, whenever I want to. When we started the relationship, the first thing I did was to take her to my location to see how I worked. She does not stop me from living my natural life but she devised a means of making me quit smoking in less than one year of marriage. I have never smoked in four years. She never complained about my friends but she made me see the right reasons why I should not associate with some of them.
Were there oppositions to your marriage from family members?
Leo: My family wanted us to wait a year before talking about marriage. They told me that the family marries a woman, not the man and that they would not attend my traditional marriage since I did not listen to them. Only my younger brother attended and I did not invite them to the white wedding; they read about it in the papers. But my wife united everyone.
What qualities and hobbies do you have in common?
Maureen: We love to travel; we hang out together and we love dancing. I dance better than he does. He easily gets tired. We watch movies together too.
What advice would you give to celebrity couples?
Leo: Marriages that have issues never started well and marriages based on lies and false appearance cannot survive. Couples should always tell each other the truth and be open about their finances. Marriage should not be based on pretence.
Irresponsible ladies should not look for responsible guys. Marriage is first about honesty, truth and openness before commitment.
What advice would you give to celebrity spouses?
Maureen: They should be patient and prayerful because it could be challenging and they might have reasons to leave the marriage every day. They should always support their spouses and not push them into what they do not have passion for.
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