Mercy Chinwo-Blessed
Born (1991-09-05) 5 September 1991
Genresgospel, contemporary gospel, worship
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, actress
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2017–present
LabelsGNTNATION UNIVERSAL MUSIC
Spouse(s)
Blessed Uzochikwa
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(m. 2022)​
Websitewww.mercychinwo.com

Mercy Nnenda Chinwo popularly known as Mercy Chinwo (born 5 September 1991) is a Nigerian gospel musician, singer, actress, comedian and songwriter. In 2018, she released the single "Excess Love".[1]

Early life and education

Mercy Nnenda Chinwo was born on 5 September 1991,[2] in Rivers State. Mercy Chinwo gained recognition through her participation in the Nigerian music talent show, "Nigerian Idol." She was a contestant on the second season of the show in 2012 and emerged as the winner, which significantly boosted her career in the music industry. Her victory on Nigerian Idol provided a platform for her to launch her music career, particularly in the gospel music genre. Since then, she has released several successful gospel songs and albums, becoming a prominent figure in the Nigerian gospel music scene. She got her first school leaving certificate at the Goodwill International School and her secondary school education at Paradise International School.[3] She is an alumna of the International Business Management Institute (IBMI) where she bagged a degree in Human Resources Management.[4] She started singing at age 6 in her church children's choir.[5][6]

Personal life

She got married[3] on 13 August 2022 in Port Harcourt to Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa; they live in Lagos, Nigeria.[7] In 2023, they had their first child together.[8][9]

Career and philanthropy

Chinwo's single 'Excess Love' was released in 2018. Chinwo released her first single, "Testimony" in 2015, and "Igwe". Two years later , she was signed to a gospel record label named EzeeTee.[10]

Chinwo is a gospel music minister.[11] Since breaking into the gospel scene, she has been featured on a number of gospel music projects, working with the likes of JJ Hairson, Nathaniel Bassey, Chioma Jesus, Banky W, Joe Praize, Samsong, Moses Bliss, Dunsin Oyekan, Preye Odede and a host of others.[12]

In 2023, she alongside her husband began the MercyisBlessed Foundation, an NGO focused on donations to the less privileged as well as youth development.[13]

Achievements

  • In 2018, Chinwo was awarded the Best Gospel Artiste at the Climax Awards 2018.[14]
  • In 2019, at the maiden edition of the Africa Gospel Awards Festival (AGAFEST 2019), 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).[15][16]
  • In 2020, Chinwo emerges as the Gospel Artiste of the year at the AFRIMMA Awards.[17]
  • Africa Gospel Music of the year, CLIMA Africa Award 2022 [18][19]

Discography

Albums

  • The Cross My Gaze (2018)
  • Satisfied (2020)

EPs

  • Elevated (2023)

Singles

  • Testimony (2015)
  • Confidence (2023)
  • Igwe (2016)
  • Excess Love (2018)
  • 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)
  • Onememma (2020)
  • Wonder (2023)
  • You Do This One (2023)[20]

Filmography

List of television and film credits
Year Title Role
2013 House of Gold[21] Lucia

See also

References

  1. ↑ "5 tracks that make Mercy Chinwo the queen of gospel music". Guardian Nigeria. 28 April 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  2. ↑ "Gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo, gets SUV as birthday gift". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 10 September 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  3. 1 2 Tariemi, Oreoritse (13 September 2022). "Mercy Chinwo celebrates one-month marriage anniversary". Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
  4. ↑ "Mercy Chinwo Biography: Age, Net Worth, Career, Awards, Ministry". Trengezie. 7 September 2020. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  5. ↑ "How Mercy Chinwo won Nigerian Idols". Vanguard News. 9 April 2012. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
  6. ↑ "How Nigerian gospel artiste Mercy Chinwo became a household name". Guardian Nigeria. 8 July 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  7. ↑ Royal, David O. (14 August 2022). "Gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo goes emotional as she walks down the aisle [Video]". Vanguard News. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  8. ↑ "Mercy Chinwo, husband welcome first child". Punch Newspapers. 28 October 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  9. ↑ Ayodele, Racheal (27 October 2023). "Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo welcomes first child". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  10. ↑ Media, D. O. D. (12 November 2019). "Gospel Artiste of the Week: MERCY CHINWO". Daughters Of Destiny TV. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
  11. ↑ "Boomplay Recap 2022: Burnaboy, Ayra Starr, Asake, Mercy Chinwo are top artists". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 15 December 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  12. ↑ "Mercy Chinwo gets signed to EeZee Conceptz Record Label | Gospotainment.com". gospotainment.com. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
  13. ↑ "Lecrae, Ada Ehi, Mercy Chinwo, Frank Edwards, Limoblaze to headline RockFest 2.0 in Lagos". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 21 November 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  14. ↑ "Mercy Chinwo receives First Award". Lighteousness Entertainment News. 23 August 2018. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
  15. ↑ "Africa Gospel Awards 2019: Full list of nominees". Music In Africa. 14 January 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
  16. ↑ "AGAFEST 2019 Awards – Photos, event review and full list of winners". WorshippersGh. 4 April 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
  17. ↑ Ugo, Chima. "Cuppy, Simi, Rema are Winners at 2020 AFRIMMA Awards - #AFRIMMA2020". Prime 9ja Online. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  18. ↑ "Sinach, Aity Dennis, Mercy Chinwo for CLiMAS AFRICA AWARDS 2022 Today". Tribune Online. 9 October 2022. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  19. ↑ Adeyinka, Oluwamayowa (16 June 2022). "Chidinma, Mercy Chinwo, Sinach, Others Bag 'Gospel Artist Of The Year' At CLIMA Africa Awards 2022 |Full List". ENTERTAINMENT — WITHIN NIGERIA. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  20. ↑ Erezi, Dennis (31 October 2023). "Mercy Chinwo Drops New Single 'You Do This One'". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  21. ↑ Amanfo, Pascal (12 April 2013), House of Gold (Comedy), Majid Michel, Yvonne Nelson, Omawunmi Megbele, Media GH, YN Productions, retrieved 4 November 2023
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