Table of Contents
- Biography
- Early Life
- Career
- Discography
- Acting Career
- Awards & Achievements
- Personal Life
- Net Worth
- Social Media
Biography
Mercy Nnenda Chinwo-Uzochikwa (born September 5, 1990), addressed professionally as Mercy Chinwo, is a spirited Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress. She was eight years old when she began singing for her church choir.
She finally gained notoriety in 2012 as a result of her victory in the well-known talent competition Nigerian Idol. She won through her exceptionally remarkable voice, which overshadowed her competitors.
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Mercy Chinwo gained notoriety for her top-charting song Excess Love (2018). The song solidified her reputation as one of the top vocalists in the Nigerian Gospel music ministry and brought her acclaim on a national and worldwide scale.
Passion is Mercy Chinwo‘s primary motivation; she started small but had her eyes on the big picture. She had no doubts about what she wanted and kept her eyes fixed. She began her career in the children’s choir before moving on to a larger stage. For success to occur, opportunity and preparation must match.
FACTS & ABOUT DATA
- Full Name: Mercy Nnenda Chinwo-Uzochikwa
- Stage Name: Mercy Chinwo
- Born: 5 September 1990 (age 33 years old)
- Place of Birth: Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
- State Of Origin: Rivers State
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Height: 1.72 m
- Parents: Eno Jerry, Jerry Eze
- Siblings: N/A
- Husband • Spouse: Blessed Uzochikwa (m. 2022)
- Boyfriend • Partner: N/A
- Children: N/A
- Occupation: Actress • Musician
- Net Worth: US$150,000
Early Life
Mercy Chinwo, originally known as Mercy Nnenda Chinwo, was born on 5 September 1990. Her mother’s name is Eno Jerry, while her father is unknown, but she has a stepfather named Jerry Eze.
She has not given much information about her father. However, she is the first daughter and the fourth child overall. The Nigerian songstress was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria. Mercy Chinwo is an indigene of Rivers State, Nigeria.
Mercy Chinwo‘s father passed away when she was a small girl, but she hasn’t revealed her father’s identity. She took her music seriously since, as the first daughter, she had to take care of herself and her siblings.
Career
At eight years of age, Mercy Chinwo started her music career in the church as she was part of the church youth choir. When she joined the adult choir, she became the choir music director.
In addition to this development, she contributed her musical talent to gospel big names like Sammie Okposo, Chris Morgan, and others.
As her interest in music increased, she started attending music competitions until she discovered the Nigerian Idol. She won the second season of the Nigerian talent competition, which made her famous.
She debuted in 2015 with the track Testimony, followed by Igwe (2016). The Cross: My Gaze, Mercy Chinwo‘s debut studio album, was released on February 20, 2018.
EeZee Conceptz published the 16-track contemporary gospel album through Dixtrit Media. Shady B, Fiokee, Chris Morgan, and Olaitan Odoko all made cameos on it. She has kept putting out uplifting worship tunes ever since.
One of the musicians affiliated with EeZee Concept is Mercy Chinwo. Mr. Ezekiel ThankGod Onyedikachukwu (Eezee Tee) is the owner and manager of the label EeZee Concept. With a fervor for a divine move for the end times, it is a Christian record label carrying out God’s work on earth.
Along with Mercy Chinwo, Tim Godfrey oversees other music ministers, like Frank Edwards, Preye Odede, Hilda Dokubo, and others who use their music to advance the gospel powerfully.
Discography
- 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 2018 (featuring Fiokee)
- Bor Ekom, 2019
- Incredible God, 2019
- Excess Love Remix 2019 (featuring JJ Hairston)
- Power Belongs to Jesus, 2019
- Oh Jesus, 2019
- Akamdinelu, 2019
- True God 2019 (featuring Israel Dammy, ChiZee, Judikay & Mercy Chinwo)
Acting Career
Mercy Chinwo is also an actress as she started her acting debut with the House of Gold. Pascal Amanfo is the director of the Ghanaian-Nigerian comedy film House of Gold, which Yvonne Nelson produced.
With top celebrities like Francis Odega, Yvonne Nelson, Omawumi, Ice Prince, Eddie Watson, Majid Michel, and others, she played the lead role of Lucia.
Awards & Achievements
- Galaxy Music Awards, Gospel Artiste of the Year, 2019
- Female African Artiste of the Year, Gospel Touch Music Awards, 2019
Artiste of Excellence West Africa
- Best Gospel Artiste, Africa Gospel Awards Festival (AGAFEST), New Artiste of the Year, 2019
- Africa Gospel Awards Festival (AGAFEST), Female Artiste of the Year, 2019
- Song of the Year Excess Love, Africa Gospel Awards Festival (AGAFEST), 2019
- Gospel Artiste of the Year, Galaxy Music
Personal Life
Mercy Chinwo had been without a spouse for a very long period, but on June 23, 2022, she finally announced her engagement. Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, a resident pastor of The Waterbrook Church (TWB), which was founded in 2009 and is located in Lekki, Lagos State, is her fiancé.
Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa is a devoted Christian, and Mercy Chinwo has frequently served as a minister in his church. This shows that they have known each other for a long time and have been together frequently.
Mercy Chinwo is presently married to Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa. The couple wedded in 2022 and are currently expecting their marriage first child.
Net Worth
You have to know that one of Nigeria’s highest-paid gospel musicians is Mercy Chinwo. She is thought to have a net worth of more than US$150,000.
Her work as a gospel musician and actor has allowed her to amass her money. She often goes to different shows where she can make some money.
Social Media
- Instagram: @mercychinwo
- Twitter: @/MMercychinwo
- Facebook: @mercy.chinwo.12
