Mercy Chinwo Biography & Profile

Mercy Chinwo is a Nigerian Gospel artiste who has some of the most popular Nigerian Gospel songs attached to her name. She rose to the limelight a few years ago after the release of her hit single “Excess Love”.

She has since released multiple songs and a few albums to the delight of fans. Mercy is not just a Nigerian singer but an international act as well.

Her story goes beyond just releasing a hit single. Mercy has had her fair share of a humble beginning before the spotlight. In this article, we will provide accurate details on the biography and profile of one of Nigeria’s finest Gospel artists who recently tied the knot with her heartthrob.

Mercy Chinwo Biography

Mercy Chinwo was born on September 5, 1991, in Portharcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. She lost her father at a very young age and this experience of hers has been featured in a few of her songs. The artiste once revealed that she had to struggle through life to get an education and to go through life as a result of her father’s untimely demise.

Although many people think that Chinwo’s rise to fame began with the release of her first single “Testimony” in 2015, she actually became a star way before then, even though she wasn’t known as a Gospel artist.

Mercy’s “Nigeria Idol” and Gospel Career Journey

Mercy Chinwo is the winner of the 2012 (Season 2) edition of “Nigeria Idol“. Her journey began with over 10 fellow participants until she emerged the winner, defeating her opponent at the time, Joe Blue.

Mercy’s win was expected to shoot her into the limelight as a sensational Nigerian star, however, it wasn’t until 2018 when she released her third and hit single, “Excess Love” that she gained nationwide prominence. Since then, she has released many other singles and two albums, some of which are highlighted below.

Albums

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

Singles

• Testimony (2015)
• Igwe (2016)
• Excess Love (2018)
• Omekanaya (2018)
• Chinedum (2018)
• Power Belongs to Jesus (2019)
• Äkamdinelu (2019)
• Obinasom (2020)
• Kosi (2020)
• Na you dey reign(2020)
• Yahweh (2021/22)

The singer is signed to top gospel music label, Eezee Conceptz. The label owner, simply known as Eezee Tee, and Chinwo have been working together even before she became a notable brand.

Mercy Chinwo is known for her bilingual nature of songs. She has released different songs in many Nigerian languages including Igbo, Yoruba, and Efik.

Mercy has collaborated with international Gospel artists including JJ Hairston. She featured the American act in the reprise of her hit single “Excess Love” in 2019. She is known to be one of the top Gospel artists in Nigeria, with international recognition.

Awards

Mercy Chinwo is not without awards in her career. She has won the following awards.

• CLIMAX Awards- Best Gospel Act (2018)
• Africa Gospel Awards Festival (AGAFEST)- Africa Gospel New Artiste of the Year (2019)
• AGAFEST- Africa Gospel Female Artiste of the Year (2019)
• AGAFEST- Africa Gospel Song of the Year (Excess Love)- 2019
• AFRIMMA Awards- Gospel Artiste of the Year (2020)

Acting Career

The sensational Gospel artiste made her debut acting appearance in Yvonne Nelson’s film, House of Gold, where she starred alongside top actors like Nelson herself, Majid Michel, and Nigerian secular star artiste, Omawunmi. The movie won “Best Picture” at the Ghana Movie Awards and Best Ghanaian Movie at the 2013 City People Awards.

She also starred in Bukola Ogunsola’s “Another Father’s Day”. The film which was released in 2019 is an independent sequel to the film “Happy Father’s Day“.

Mercy Chinwo Business and Personal Life

Mercy Chinwo is equally a business owner. She is the founder and C.E.O of MEC EMPIRE, a brand that deals in the production and sales of Berets (majorly) and other clothing accessories.

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Mercy is known for her unique beret designs which she always rocks to live performances and even music videos. She is a brand ambassador for her brand.

Mercy is married to Pastor Blessed, a prominent pastor in Lagos, Nigeria.

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Mercy Chinwo Net Worth

Mercy Chinwo has an estimated net worth of $150,000. Her source of income is her music and clothing brand.

Mercy Chinwo Biography Summary

Here are key takeaways from Mercy Chinwo’s Biography and profile.

1. She was born on September 5, 1991.
2. Mercy won Nigeria Idol, Season 2 in 2012.
3. She has a clothing brand named MEC EMPIRE.
4. The singer is married to Pastor Blessed.
5. She has a Net Worth of $150,000.