Mercy Chinwo Explained

Mercy Chinwo-Blessed
Birth Date:5 September 1991
Genre:gospel, Igbo Christian music, contemporary gospel, worship
Occupation:Singer, songwriter, actress
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2017–present
Label:EeZee Conceptz Global (Former), GNTNATION UNIVERSAL MUSIC

Mercy Nnenda Chinwo popularly known as Mercy Chinwo (born 5 September 1991) is a Nigerian gospel musician, singer, actress and songwriter. She was signed to EeZee Conceptz in 2017. 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, southern Nigeria. 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. Several years after, she was signed to EeZee Conceptz in 2017 where she made releases of 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 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 EeZee Conceptz led by EeZee Tee.[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, Oluwadunsin Oyekan, Judikay, 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

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

Filmography

List of television and film credits!Year!Title!Role
2013House of GoldLucia

See also

References

  1. News: 28 April 2021 . 5 tracks that make Mercy Chinwo the queen of gospel music . Guardian Nigeria . 28 April 2021.
  2. Web site: 2022-09-10 . Gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo, gets SUV as birthday gift . 2023-02-23 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  3. News: Tariemi . Oreoritse . 13 September 2022 . Mercy Chinwo celebrates one-month marriage anniversary . Guardian Nigeria . 13 September 2022.
  4. Web site: 2020-09-07 . Mercy Chinwo Biography: Age, Net Worth, Career, Awards, Ministry . 2021-12-17 . Trengezie . en-US.
  5. Web site: 9 April 2012 . How Mercy Chinwo won Nigerian Idols . 9 June 2019 . Vanguard News.
  6. News: 8 July 2021 . How Nigerian gospel artiste Mercy Chinwo became a household name . Guardian Nigeria . 8 July 2021.
  7. Web site: Royal . David O. . 2022-08-14 . Gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo goes emotional as she walks down the aisle [Video] ]. 2022-08-16 . Vanguard News . en-GB.
  8. Web site: 2023-10-28 . Mercy Chinwo, husband welcome first child . 2023-11-04 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
  9. Web site: Ayodele . Racheal . 2023-10-27 . Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo welcomes first child . 2023-11-04 . Daily Post Nigeria . en-US.
  10. Web site: Media . D. O. D. . 2019-11-12 . Gospel Artiste of the Week: MERCY CHINWO . 2020-05-24 . Daughters Of Destiny TV . en-US.
  11. Web site: 2022-12-15 . Boomplay Recap 2022: Burnaboy, Ayra Starr, Asake, Mercy Chinwo are top artists . 2023-02-23 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  12. Web site: Mercy Chinwo gets signed to EeZee Conceptz Record Label Gospotainment.com . 9 June 2019 . gospotainment.com.
  13. Web site: 2022-11-21 . Lecrae, Ada Ehi, Mercy Chinwo, Frank Edwards, Limoblaze to headline RockFest 2.0 in Lagos . 2023-02-23 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  14. Web site: 23 August 2018 . Mercy Chinwo receives First Award . 9 June 2019 . Lighteousness Entertainment News.
  15. Web site: 14 January 2019 . Africa Gospel Awards 2019: Full list of nominees . 9 June 2019 . Music In Africa.
  16. Web site: 4 April 2019 . AGAFEST 2019 Awards – Photos, event review and full list of winners . 9 June 2019 . WorshippersGh.
  17. News: Ugo . Chima . Cuppy, Simi, Rema are Winners at 2020 AFRIMMA Awards - #AFRIMMA2020 . en . Prime 9ja Online . 2022-09-26.
  18. Web site: 2022-10-09 . Sinach, Aity Dennis, Mercy Chinwo for CLiMAS AFRICA AWARDS 2022 Today . 2023-11-04 . Tribune Online . en-GB.
  19. Web site: Adeyinka . Oluwamayowa . 2022-06-16 . Chidinma, Mercy Chinwo, Sinach, Others Bag ‘Gospel Artist Of The Year’ At CLIMA Africa Awards 2022 Full List . 2023-11-04 . ENTERTAINMENT — WITHIN NIGERIA . en-US.
  20. Web site: Erezi . Dennis . 2023-10-31 . Mercy Chinwo Drops New Single ‘You Do This One’ . 2023-11-04 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.