Who is Mercy Chinwo?
Mercy Chinwo is a gifted and talented female gospel artist from Nigeria who is known for her singing, acting, and songwriting abilities. She is particularly renowned for her spirit-filled songs that have the power to touch and bless the souls of listeners.
Her music is a testament to her unwavering faith and devotion to spreading the message of hope and love through her artistry. Through her work, Mercy has become a beloved and respected figure in the Nigerian gospel music scene.
In this post I will be writing about her biography and other facts about her.
Profile Summary
| Birth Name | Mercy Nnenda Chinwo |
| Age | 31 years old |
| Birth Date | September 5, 1990 |
| Birth Place | Portharcourt |
| State of Origin | Rivers State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Profession | Singer and Songwriter |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Net Worth | $100,000 – $200,000 approx |
| Record Label | Eezee Conceptz |
Early Life
Mercy Nnenda Chinwo popularly known as Mercy Chinwo was born on September 5, 1990 in Portharcourt, Rivers state. She is the first daughter of a polygamous home. She lost her father at a very tender age and from then began to take her music very seriously.
Music and Acting Career
Mercy Chinwo began to take her music ministry very seriously after the death of father. She started off from the children choir and then moving up to the adult choir, she moved up things in her music career.
She began doing backup’s for other lead gospel artistes such as Preye Odede, Buchi, Sammie Okposo, Joe praize, and Chris Morgan. She made a name for herself after winning the Nigerian Idol Music Talent show season 2 in the year 2012.
She then went into the movie industry after she won the music talent year and featured in one of Yvonne Nelson’s film titled “House of Gold” starring alongside other actors like Francis Odega, Omawumi, Majid Michel and Ice prince.
After acting, she left the movie industry to concentrate on her music career, thereby leading to the release of her first single titled “Testimony” in the year 2015 and another single “igwe” in 2016.
She released her first Album “The Cross My Gate” in the year 2018 and her second Album “Satisfied” in the year 2020. Mercy Chinwo was signed to Eezee concepts a Gospel Music Record Label in the year 2017 owned and managed by Mr Ezekiel.
Achievements and Awards
Mercy chinwo has bagged so many awards and achievements for herself she was:
- Winner of Nigerian Idol 2012
- Best Gospel Artiste, CLIMAX Awards 2018
- New Artiste of the year, Africa Gospel Awards Festival (AGAFEST), 2019
- Female Artiste of the year, Africa Gospel Awards Festival (AGAFEST) 2019
- Song of the year “Excess Love” Africa Gospel Awards Festival (AGAFEST), 2019
- Gospel Artiste of the year, Galaxy Music Awards, 2019
- Female African Artiste of the year, Gospel Touch Music Awards 2019
- Artiste of Excellence West Africa, Africa Gospel Music Awards (AGMMA) 2019
Mercy Chinwo Net Worth
Mercy Chinwo has an estimated networth of $100,000 – $200,000 approximately.
Marital Status
Mercy for married to The WaterBrook Church’s Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa on August 13, 2022.
Songs
Here are a list of some songs by Mercy:
- Testimony
- Igwe
- Chinedum
- Excess love
- Obinasom
- Na you dey reign
- Akamdinelu
- Onememma