Big Brother Naija stars Tacha Akide and Mercy Eke may have finally put their rivalry behind them after Tacha publicly celebrated Mercy on her birthday.

In a comment on Mercy’s post, Tacha wrote: “gorgeous” and urged her to “stay winning.” The gesture shocked fans who have long linked the two with social media shades.

Fans praised Tacha’s move, calling it a sign of maturity.

Their rivalry goes back years. In 2023, after Mercy flaunted her Range Rover, Tacha tweeted: “But is she me?” She also suggested Mercy wouldn’t have won her season without her disqualification, saying so after Ilebaye’s All Stars win. Actress Iheme Nancy defended Mercy, insisting she had “more votes than Tacha” and earned her victory.

The feud traces back to the fiery ‘Pepper Dem’ fight that led to Tacha’s disqualification and Mercy’s eventual win.

Both, however, reconciled in 2022 during a joint interview with Toke Makinwa, admitting their beef had been fuelled largely by fans and social media.