Mercy Chinwo

Mercy Chinwo
Background information
Birth name	Mercy Nnenda Chinwo
Born	(1990-09-05) 5 September 1990 (age 34)
Genres	Gospel Igbo Christian music contemporary gospel worship
Occupations	Singer songwriter actress
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	2017–present
Labels	GNT Nation EeZee Conceptz (former)
Member of	Lighthill Music
Spouse	Blessed Uzochikwa ​ (m. 2022)​

Mercy Nnenda Chinwo (born 5 September 1990), known professionally as Mercy Chinwo or Mercy Chinwo-Blessed, is a Nigerian gospel singer, actress, and songwriter. In 2017, she signed a recording contract with EeZee Conceptz. In 2018, she released the single "Excess Love". ^[1]

Early life and education

Mercy Nnenda Chinwo now known as Mercy Chinwo-Blessed was born on 5th September 1990, ^[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's children's choir. ^{[5] [6]}

Personal life

Chinwo got married on 13 August 2022 ^[3] in Port Harcourt, to a pastor named Blessed Uzochikwa; they currently live in Lagos, Nigeria. ^[7] They had their first child together in 2023. ^{[8] [9]}

Career and philanthropy

Mercy is a Gospel Music Minister. ^[10] She 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. ^[11] Chinwo's single 'Excess Love' was released in the year 2018. 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

• In 2012, She won the Nigerian Idol Competition
• In 2018, Chinwo was awarded the Best Gospel Artiste at the Climax Awards 2018. ^[14]
• In 2019, at the maiden edition of the Africa Gospel Awards Festival (AGAFEST 2019), Chinwo was named winner in the categories Africa Gospel New Artiste of the Year, Africa Gospel Female Artiste of the Year, and Africa Gospel Song of the Year (Excess Love). ^{[15] [16]}
• In 2019 she won the ABGMA International Psamlist of the Year Award ^[17]
• In 2020, Chinwo emerged as the Gospel Artiste of the year at the AFRIMMA Awards. ^[18]
• Africa Gospel Music of the year, CLIMA Africa Award 2022 ^{[19] [20]}
• In 2022 she won the ABGMA Afrobeat of the Year Award ^[21]
• In 2023, she won Female Gospel Music Artiste of the Year at the Golden Star Awards ^[22]
• In 2025, She won Best Inspirational single for "You Do This One" at The Headies awards. ^[23]

Discography

Albums

List of studio albums

Title	Album Details	Year Released
The Cross My Gaze	Number of Tracks: 10 Formats: Streaming, digital download	2018
Satisfied	Number of Tracks: 12 Formats: Streaming, digital download	2020
Overwhelming Victory	Number of Tracks: 12 Formats: Streaming, CD digital download streaming	2024

Extended plays

List of EPs

Title	Music Details	Year Released
Elevated	Number of Tracks: 6 Formats: Streaming, digital download

Singles

Year	Title	Ref
2014	Testimony
2016	Igwe
2018	Excess Love
	Omekanaya
	Chinedum
	No More Pain
2019	Power Belongs to Jesus
	Akamdinelu
	Oh Jesus
2020	Obinasom
	Kosi
	Tasted Of Your Power
	Na You Dey Reign
2021	Yahweh
2023	Wonder
	You Do This One	[24]
2024	Give Me Chance
	We Move
2025	When You Say a Thing	[25]

Filmography

List of television and film credits

Year	Title	Role
2013	House of Gold [26]	Lucia

See also

• List of Nigerian gospel musicians
• List of Nigerian musicians

References

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