Mercy Chinwo
Mercy Nnenda Chinwo is a Nigerian gospel musician, singer, actress, comedian and songwriter. She started singing at age 6 in her church's children's choir.[1][2] In 2017 she released the hit single "Excess Love"[3]
Mercy Chinwo-Blessed | |
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| Birth name | Mercy Chinwo |
| Born | September 5, 1991 |
| Genres | gospel, contemporary gospel, worship |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actress |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | GNTNATION UNIVERSAL MUSIC |
| Spouse(s) | Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa (m. 2022-present) |
| Website | www |
Early life & Education
Mercy Nnenda Chinwo was born on September 5, 1991,[4] in Rivers State.Mercy got her first school leaving certificate at the Goodwill international school and her secondary school education at Paradise international school[5] She is an alumna of the International Business Management Institute (IBMI) where she bagged a degree in Human Resources Management.[6]
Personal Life
She got married[5] on the 13th of August 2022 in Port Harcourt to Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa and they both reside in Lagos, Nigeria.[7][8]
Career and philanthropy
Chinwo released her first single, "Testimony" in 2015, and "Igwe" . A year later [9] in 2017 she was signed to a Gospel Record Label.
Mercy Chinwo is a Gospel music Minister.[10] 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 and a host of others.[11]
Asides music, Mercy Chinwo always gives expression to her other passions. They include: acting, a successful involvement in business with the launch of her beret and Merch company Mecempire; and most importantly humanitarian work. In 2023, she alongside her husband began the MercyisBlessed Foundation, an NGO with the aim of empowering lives,one soul at a time. Their work focuses on donations to the less privileged as well as youth development amongst others .[12]
Achievements
- In 2018, Mercy Chinwo was awarded the Best Gospel Artiste at the CLIMAX Awards 2018.[13]
- 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).[14][15]
- In 2020, Mercy Chinwo emerges as the Gospel Artiste of the year at the AFRIMMA Awards.[16]
- Africa Gospel Music of the year, CLIMA Africa Award 2022
- Africa Gospel artist of the year, CLIMA Africa Award 2022
Discography
Albums
- The Cross My Gaze (2018)
- Satisfied (2020)
Singles
| Year | Title | Album | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Excess Love'" | The Cross: My Gaze | |
| 2015 | "Testimony" | — | |
| 2016 | "Igwe" | — | |
| 2017 | "Trust" | — | |
| 2018 | "Omekanaya" | — | |
| 2018 | "No More Pain | — | |
| 2019 | "Chinedum" | — | |
| 2019 | "Power Belongs to Jesus" | — | |
| 2019 | "Äkamdinelu" | — | |
| 2019 | "Oh Jesus!" | — | |
| 2019 | "Bor Ekom" | — | |
| 2020 | "Obinasom" | — | |
| 2020 | "Kosi" | — | |
| 2020 | "Na You Dey Reign" | — | |
| 2020 | "Onememma" | — | |
| 2020 | "Incredible God" | — | |
| 2021 | "Yahweh" | — | |
| 2021 | "Amazing God" | — | |
| 2022 | "Suddenly" | — | |
| 2022 | "Amazing God" | — | |
| 2023 | "Confidence" | — | [17] |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | House of Gold | Lucia |
References
- "How Mercy Chinwo won Nigerian Idols". Vanguard News. 9 April 2012. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- "HOW NIGERIAN GOSPEL ARTISTE MERCY CHINWO BECAME A HOUSEHOLD NAME". Guardian Nigeria. 8 July 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- "5 TRACKS THAT MAKE MERCY CHINWO THE QUEEN OF GOSPEL MUSIC". Guardian Nigeria. 28 April 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- "Gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo, gets SUV as birthday gift". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 10 September 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- TARIEMI, OREORITSE (13 September 2022). "MERCY CHINWO CELEBRATES ONE-MONTH MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY". Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
- "Mercy Chinwo Biography: Age, Net Worth, Career, Awards, Ministry". Trengezie. 7 September 2020. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- Olonilua, Ademola (27 June 2022). "Mercy Chinwo's fiance reacts to old video where he called singer 'sister'". Daily Trust. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- 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.
- Media, D. O. D. (12 November 2019). "Gospel Artiste of the Week: MERCY CHINWO". Daughters Of Destiny TV. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- "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.
- "Mercy Chinwo gets signed to EeZee Conceptz Record Label | Gospotainment.com". gospotainment.com. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- "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.
- "Mercy Chinwo receives First Award". Lighteousness Entertainment News. 23 August 2018. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- "Africa Gospel Awards 2019: Full list of nominees". Music In Africa. 14 January 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- "AGAFEST 2019 Awards – Photos, event review and full list of winners". WorshippersGh. 4 April 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- Ugo, Chima. "Cuppy, Simi, Rema are Winners at 2020 AFRIMMA Awards - #AFRIMMA2020". Prime 9ja Online. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
- "Mercy Chinwo – Confidence (Official Audio)". alabareports.com. Oracle. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
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