Mercy Chinwo Biography – Age, Career, Engagement To Pastor Blessed and Net Worth
Mercy Chinwo is a singer-songwriter, actor, and comedian from Nigeria. She began singing in her church’s children’s choir at the age of eight. She rose to prominence after winning the renowned talent show ‘Nigerian Idols’ in 2012.
Mercy Chinwo: Profile summary
| Name | Mercy Chinwo |
| Age | 31 years |
| Date of birth | 5th September 1990 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of Origin | Rivers state |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Husband | Engaged |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Net worth | $900,000 |
Early life
Mercy Nnenda Chinwo was born on September 5, 1990. She was born into a family of five in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. Mercy lost her father at a young age and had to fend for herself and her other siblings. As a result, she took her music ministry serious from the beginning.
Career
Chinwo started in the children’s choir at age 8. Subsequently, she moved into the adult choir and became the music director of her local church. She was also lending her voice to gospel music ministers like Sammie Okposo, Joe Praize, Buchi, Chris Morgan and Preye. Later on, she began to participate in musical competitions until she found Nigerian Idol. Eventually, she emerged the winner in season 2 of the Nigerian talent show and came into the limelight.
In 2015, she released her debut single Testimony (2015) and subsequently Igwe (2016). On February 20, 2018, Mercy released her debut studio album The Cross: My Gaze. The 16-track contemporary gospel song was released by EeZee Conceptz under Dixtrit Media. It featured guest appearances from Shady B, Fiokee, Chris Morgan, and Olaitan Odoko. Since then, Mercy has continued to release soul-lifting worship songs.
Songs
Mercy Chinwo is one of the artists signed to EeZee Concept. The label is owned and managed by Mr Ezekiel (Eezee Tee). It is a Christian record label doing God’s business on earth with passion for a divine move for the end time.
Apart from Mercy Chinwo, Mr Timothy also manages music ministers like Frank Edwards, Preye Odede, Hilda Dokubo, and others who are using their music as a dynamic tool for Christ.
- Testimony, 2015
- Igwe, 2016
- Trust, 2017
- Excess Love, 2018
- Omekannaya, 2018
- Correct, 2019
- Rest, 2019
- My Responsibility, 2018
- Imenem, 2018
- No More Pain, 2018
- Chinedum, 2018
- Regular ft Fiokee, 2018
- Bor Ekom, 2019
- Incredible God, 2019
- Excess Love Rmx ft J.J Hairston, 2019
- Power Belongs to Jesus, 2019
- Oh Jesus, 2019
- Akamdinelu, 2019
- True God with ChiZee, Israel Dammy, Judikay & Mercy Chinwo, 2019
Acting
Mercy Chinwo made an acting debut in House of Gold. House of Gold is a Ghanaian Nigerian comedy film produced by Yvonne Nelson, and directed by Pascal Amanfo. She starred as Lucia and featured alongside Yvonne Nelson, Majid Michel, Omawumi, Ice Prince, Eddie Watson, Francis Odega e.t.c.
Engagement to Pastor Blessed
For now, the gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo, is not married but she just got engaged on the 23rd of June 2022 to the resident pastor of WaterBrook Church, Blessed Uzorchikwa.
Watch her engagement below:
Awards
Mercy Chinwo has bagged various notable awards since the beginning of her career in 2012. In the award-winning race, she has rivalled top gospel artists such as Sinach, Prospa Ochimana, and Tim Godfrey. She was nominated for an award at Maranatha Awards USA Awards 2020.
- Nigerian Idols – 2012
- Best Gospel Artiste – 2018 – CLIMAX Awards.
- Africa Gospel New Artiste of the Year – 2019 – Africa Gospel Awards Festival (AGAFEST)
- Africa Gospel Female Artiste of the Year – 2019 – Africa Gospel Awards Festival (AGAFEST)
- Africa Gospel Song of the Year “Excess Love” – 2019 – Africa Gospel Awards Festival (AGAFEST)
Net worth
Mercy Chinwo is currently worth an estimated $900,000.