Mercy Chinwo is a unique gospel artist with a unique type of grace, and her songs are heard all over the churches in Nigeria and beyond. She was born on September 5, 1990 and has made an indelible impact in the Nigerian gospel music industry and continues to inspire her fans with her music.
Profile Summary
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Birth Name |
Mercy Chinwo |
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Engaged |
with Blessed Uzochikwa |
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Date of Birth |
September 5, 1990 |
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Age |
32 |
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Place of birth |
Port Harcourt |
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Nationality |
Nigerian |
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Career |
Song writer, Singer |
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Record Label |
EeZee Concepts |
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Net Worth |
$100,000 – $200,000 |
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@mercychinwo |
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Year Active |
2012 till date |
Mercy Chinwo Biography
Mercy Nnenda Chinwo is a Nigerian gospel musician, singer, and actress, born on September 5, 1990, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
She is the fourth of five children in her family. Unfortunately, Mercy lost her father at a young age. She began singing at age 8 in her church’s children’s choir and later transitioned to the adult choir.
Mercy Chinwo Education and Family
Mercy Chinwo’s mother raised her after the death of her father. There is no information available on her educational background.
Mercy Chinwo Career
Acting:
In 2012, Mercy Chinwo won the Nigerian Idol Season 2, a popular singing talent show, and a year later, she landed her first film role in Yvonne Nelson’s film, House of Gold.
She acted as Lucia in the film, starring alongside Yvonne Nelson, Majid Michel, Omawumi, and others. The film won Best Picture at the Ghana Movie Awards and Best Ghanaian Movie at the 2013 City People.
Music:
Chinwo started her music career by lending her voice to musical projects by top Nigerian gospel music artistes such as Sammie Okposo, Joe Praize, Buchi, Chris Morgan, and Preye, whom she featured in the single “Eze.”
In 2015, Mercy Chinwo released her debut single, “Testimony,” and a year later, “Igwe.” She is a gospel music minister and was endorsed by EeZee Concepts, a gospel music label owned by Mr. Ezekiel ThankGod, in 2017.
Mercy Chinwo Marriage
On August 13, 2022, Mercy Chinwo got married in Port Harcourt to Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa of Water Brooks Church, Lekki.
Awards and Achievements
In 2012, Mercy Chinwo won Nigerian Idol. In 2018, she was awarded “Best Gospel Artiste” at the CLIMAX Awards 2018.
In 2019, at the maiden edition of the Africa Gospel Awards Festival (AGAFEST 2019), Mercy Chinwo was named winner in the categories “Africa Gospel New Artiste of the Year,” “Africa Gospel Female Artiste of the Year,” and “Africa Gospel Song of the Year” (Excess Love).
In 2020, she emerged as the Gospel Artiste of the Year at the AFRIMMA Awards.
Mercy Chinwo Record Label
Mercy Chinwo is currently signed to EeZee Concepts, a gospel music label owned by Mr. Ezekiel Thank God.
Movie she featured in
- House of Gold
Mercy Chinwo Albums
- The Cross My Gaze (2018)
- Satisfied (2020)
Mercy Chinwo Songs
Mercy Chinwo has released a ton of singles, but she has currently released only one album. So far, Mercy Chinwo’s song that has arguably crossed boundaries is “Excess Love,” followed by “Chinedum,” both released in June 2018, and “Bor Ekom,” released in 2019.
Mercy Chinwo’s “excess love” earned her nationwide recognition and earned her a spot as one of the best female vocalists in the Nigerian gospel music industry. Listed below are some other songs of hers.
- Testimony (2015)
- Igwe (2016)
- Omekanaya (2018)
- No More Pain (2018)
- Chinedum (2018)
- Power Belongs to Jesus (2019)
- Äkamdinelu (2019)
- Oh Jesus! (2019)
- Obinasom (2020)
- Kosi (2020)
- Tasted Of Your Power (2020)
- Na You Dey Reign(2020)
- Yahweh (2021)
- Yahweh (2022)
Mercy Chinwo Social Handles
You can follow her on Instagram at @mercychinwo for updates on her songs and more.
Which country is Mercy Chinwo from?
Mercy Chinwo is a citizen of Nigeria and currently resides there.
Mercy Chinwo Networth?
Mercy Chinwo is a successful singer and songwriter. Her net worth is reportedly between $100,000 and $200,000.
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