Mercy Chinwo is a Nigerian Gospel singer-songwriter, actress, and comedian. She started singing at age 8 in her church children’s choir. Eventually, in 2012, she came to the spotlight after winning in the popular talent show ‘Nigerian Idols’.
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Mercy is widely known for her hit single Excess Love (2018). The song earned her national and international recognition and sealed her status as one of the best vocalists in the Nigerian Gospel music ministry.
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Mercy Chinwo Background
Mercy Nnenda Chinwo was born on September 5, 1990. She was born into the family of five in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. Mercy lost her father at a young age, and had to fend for herself and other siblings. As a result, she took her music ministry serious from the beginning.
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Mercy Chinwo Career
Chinwo started from 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 winner in the season 2 of the Nigerian talent show, and came to 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 songs 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.
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Songs
- 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
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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.
EeZee Concept
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 manage music ministers like Frank Edwards, Preye Odede, Hilda Dokubo, and others who are using their music as a dynamic tool for Christ.
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Award And Recognition
- 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
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Marriage
Mercy Chinwo is married to Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa of Water Brooks Church Lekki, Lagos. The couple tied the knot in a glamorous church ceremony in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on August 13, 2022 just a day after their traditional marriage ceremony took place also in the same city of Port Harcourt.
The top-notch event attracted many celebrities to the Garden City. Among those in attendance were Obi Cubana, Banky W, Adesua Etomi, Waje, Chigurl, Joe Praize, Pita Sings, and many others.
Mercy Chinwo Quotes
“The entertainment industry is basically about people trying to sell their market in different ways.”
“…If you don’t go through challenges you won’t know your strength.”
“The more you know Jesus for yourself, the more empowered you become. The more beautiful life becomes for you.”
“The gospel is not a 3 point sermon; it’s one person named JESUS CHRIST.”
“Our faith isn’t based on what we see, our faith is based on who God is.”
“There’s no better news than the gospel (Jesus The Christ).
“The Joy that comes with meeting and connecting with people who love and appreciate God’s gift upon your life is so fulfilling.”
“When a song isn’t ordinary, even babes are intentional about WORSHIP.”
Entrepreneurial Lessons From The Life Of Mercy Chinwo
Passion
Chinwo’s major drive is passion; she had her eyes on the bigger picture, but started small. She knew exactly what she wanted and kept her eyes on the goal. Mercy Chinwo started from the children choir until she got a bigger platform. Preparedness must meet opportunity for success to happen.
What are you doing about your dream? Are you taking it one step at a time or are you just waiting to ‘blow’?
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Stand out
When Mercy Chinwo started singing gospel music, she was advised by some people to substitute the name ‘Jesus’ in her song for ‘Baba’ or ‘Father’ in order to attract everyone. She faced rejection but it did not deter her. Mercy wasn’t ashamed to stand out even when it meant standing alone. If she has to wait, she waits because she believes that waiting is part of the process. At some point, she was rejected, but she saw it as an a test of faith and time.
In life and in business, dare to be different. There has to be something unique about you and your business if you want to stand out
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61 responses
Loved reading about Mercy Chinwo’s journey to becoming a renowned gospel artist. Her awards and recognition are truly inspiring. Her music has been a huge blessing to many lives, including mine. Thank you for sharing her story!
My role model
Thank God we found someone like u in our generation…God be with u sister mercy
You have always been my mentor ma since d day I listened to excess love when it first came out.Before then ppl have always been calling me sinach bcoz of d way I sing but I just felt u’re my real mentor.Am looking up to u ma and wish to be like u and even more.I tap into ur anointing.I am always practicing and going for competitions and I believe that one day my dream will come through just like urs did.More grace my gospel super mum
Indeed, God really uses you to save a life. My soul is blessed through your song. I pray God also use it for his glory
I really do appreciate your zeal and great passion for God ma, I pray more unction to function ma -of which I am cultivating to build myself to be like you some-day . I wish we could meet and converse ma.
I feel stress-free whenever I listen to ur song. More grace aunty. Much love.
I really likes to listen to mercy music,I love her very much,I wish to meet her for music training because I have the talent but I don’t know where to start
I really needs her help
Hopefully, her songs strengthen my spirit and made me to believe that when u focus and kept your faith in God he will never leave u unbless, I love ur inspiration, u just inspired me not to give up on my focus with God.
Thanks minister Chinwo, more grace on you mam I tape from ur grace
God bless you ma’am ,you ‘ve truly been an inspiration
Prosperjoe levite
Thank you for building up my faith
My talent and
My career Ur songs av change my life
May God uphold you good mother of faith
I wish to be like you mom
Mercy has really inspired me.
She is really an inspiration from God.
I’m so happy for the works God is using you for. You keep on you touching lives.
You’re indeed a role model to younger generations.
I love your discipline.
I love you and I bless God each time I here your songs.
Thank you Jesus for giving us Mercy Chinwo.
Grace on ma
May Almighty God continue to bless your ministry my role model
Big lessons to me (1): when you start, many will advise you in different ways base on their views but keep and stick to what you know, believe and be convinced it’s right by God leading. It’s not about attracting all (everybody) but attracting and pulling Him (God), that is the co-founder of all. (2): I may be rejected and cast away, but God has not rejected and will never cast me away; so far as I maintain a relationship with Him (God). (3): start small but dream big and hold unto your dreams. Keep your passion for God; He will surely see you through.
“Mercy songs do inspire me so much that I have many and do listen to it all times. Today again, her bio has inspired and encouraged me alot; worshipping God is my desired career; I believe God will use me for his glory to bless my generation, leading people to christ through my songs. Hope to meet with Sister Mercy Chinwo someday. Amen! God bless ma.
Yes I hope to meet her one day too 😇😇
Thank you Mercy for revealing what Gospel music is. Your song brought joy to me. Keep up the good work. You are the Gospel Star. God continue to bless you.
More Grace
We love you ma, may God continue to bless you wherever you are.
I pray for the grace you carry one day. I love your songs and they inspire me more to know GOD. LOVE YOU MAMA.
I feel so extra-ordinary whenever I listen to your songs ma and feel heaven on Earth. May God almighty refill, pour on you more fresh oil and more grace.
Mercy Chinwo songs has been a blessing to me. I pray that the Lord that has used her in this generation to bless me and others will also use me to bless my generation.
Wish to be like you someday.
You inspire me a lot.
Your songs keep me going.
More grace my role model. Your songs have been doing great things in my life. Love you so much.
Mrs. Mercy’s songs normally melt my spirit, even when I was challenged, I used her songs to encourage myself that Jesus is always with me.
Glory be to God you.
Thanks for the inspiration, I pray may God continue to use you to His own glory. And I know that God is also taking me somewhere. Amen
Wow
I am so proud of you Ma?????
Ma’am your music inspires me a lot.
More anointing and grace ma.
More unction to function and greater heights.
Amazing and inspiring. The woman on fire, despite the devastating and lobotomizing situations that faced her, she still stood her ground in Christ Jesus. Most of her songs have become the worship of the day in our various churches. Keep moving with the auction, youths are emulating! We love you Mercy. ??
#longlivemercy
Your years of waiting was never wasted. That’s for the track Trust. Minister Mercy, may you live long as you continue with the Master’s plan here on earth.
Love you Mercy Chinwo I am so inspired by her story and her songs. On your wedding I will be your best lady hopefully. ❤️❤️❤️ Mercy Chinwo
Love you so ma…hoping to meet you someday. May God continue to use you mightily
When God says yes no man can say No. May God continue his grace on her
Ma I love your songs. More grace ma.
Higher
I love aunty mercy Chinwo, more grace ma, wish nothing but the best in all ramifications of life. I’m trusting that one day I will see you lay your hands on my head to tap from your grace. Continue doing exploit in God’s kingdom. LOVE YOU ENDLESSLY.
I love you mercy chinwo, I celebrate you and the grace you carry more grace to you.
I love mercy Chinwo’s songs, I also love the way she dresses decently. My dear keep it up, the sky is your starting point.
I love Mercy Chinwo and I want to be like her
Love you big
YAWEH is faithful!!!
Who God has blessed No man can cause
I wish to have a talk with mercy chinwo
In the spirit realms or physical,,, she’s my spiritual Mama
I love you.. Mercy chinwo
Woman of God,you are the Blessing to the blessed!!!!
I love her and her songs because through her lives has change I pray for God grace upon me too
Amen, me too.
God bless you more, I pray for nothing but the mercy and the grace that is sufficient upon your soul God bless me and even more
Thank you aunty Mercy Chinwo for your inspirational songs, it really blessed my soul. More grace to you,ma. Keep it up.
Always inspired by your songs
GOD bless you tirelessly
LOVES you always.
Thank you for reading Georgina.
I’m always lifted whenever i listened to her music, it is soul searching and so inspiring.
God bless you and preserve you to continue to affect your generation .
We are glad you are inspired by her.
Oh God,so You can use someone like this? Such an amazing singer of the gospel,her songs have really touched me xpecially “Omekannaya” May God bless you and more grace.
May GOD continue to uphold her cause her songs are so inspiring.
I thank God because she stand for what she believe. May double grace be your portion. Amen
Please how can I get connected to her producers within Port Harcourt
If you want to connect with me, My Facebook page is Joy Nwabueze. Thanks
Mercy Chinwo is my role model. I would be very glad that when I become a musician , I will meet her and perform together. Her songs has changed me a lot.
May God bless her
We are glad that she inspires you. Wishes do come to pass you know?
Mercy Chinwo is actually my role model. And my biggest prayer is to be like her and her one day too. Her songs are soo touching
I love her songs because they are touching and inspirational i wish to see her in real life
Thank you Praise for reading. Wished come to pass you know?
Mercy chinwo i like your songs and I want to be like you
It’s such an amazing end-time to have a personality full of Grace…
I love your appetite for Grace
God bless and replenish you
And I will not hesitate to be among your bridal girls on that beautiful day…
Once again keep on in Grace.
#Smiles
I love the way Mercy CHINWO sings. It’s so inspirational and am so much blessed by her music.
May God continue to keep and uplift her.
I really wanna sing like Mercy CHINWO and it will be for me. she started in children’s choir wow! I am also in the choir where I practice singing.
We are glad that Mercy Chinwo inspires you. There’s no limit to what you can achieve if you put your mind to it. Keep practising and one day, your dreams will come alive.