Mercy Chinwo, born September 5, 1990, is a Nigerian gospel musician, songwriter and actress. She came into the spotlight after winning the Nigerian Idol Season 2 in 2012. Mercy is best known for her hit single, Excess Love, and made her film debut in Yvonne Nelson’s House of Gold.
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| Full Name: | Mercy Nnenda Chinwo |
| Date of Birth: | September 5, 1990 |
| Place of Birth: | Port Harcourt |
| State of Origin: | Rivers State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Occupation: | Singer & Actress |
| Net Worth: | $300,000 |
| Husband/Boyfriend: | Single |
Early Life and Education
Mercy Nnenda Chinwo was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to a family of five. Mercy’s father died when she was a child, leaving her to fend for herself and her siblings. As a result, she began her music ministry with seriousness.
Music Career
Chinwo began singing in the children’s choir when he was eight years old. She went on to join the adult choir and eventually became the music director at her local church.
Sammie Okposo, Joe Praize, Buchi, Chris Morgan, and Preye were among the gospel music ministers to whom she lent her vocals.
She later began competing in musical competitions till she discovered Nigerian Idol. She eventually won the second season of the Nigerian talent competition and rose to prominence.
Her debut song, Testimony was released in 2015, followed by Igwe in 2016. Mercy’s debut studio album, The Cross: My Gaze, was released on February 20, 2018.
EeZee Conceptz’s Dixtrit Media label released the 16-track contemporary gospel album. Shady B, Fiokee, Chris Morgan, and Olaitan Odoko all made cameo appearances on the massive gospel project.
Mercy Chinwo is a member of the EeZee Concept, a record label owned and managed by Mr. Ezekiel (Eezee Tee) owns and manages the label. It’s a Christian record label that’s executing God’s work on the ground with zeal for a divine move in the end times.
Mr. Timothy not only manages Mercy Chinwo, but also music ministers such as Frank Edwards, Preye Odede, Hilda Dokubo, and others who use music as a powerful instrument for Christ.
Songs
- Testimony (2015)
- Igwe (2016)
- Excess Love (2018)
- Omekanaya (2018)
- No More Pain (2018)
- Chinedum (2018)
- Power Belongs to Jesus (2019)
- Äkamdinelu (2019)
- Oh Jesus! (2019)
- Obinasom (2020)
- Kosi (2020)
- Tasted of your power (2020)
- Na you dey reign(2020)
- Yahweh (2021)
- Yahweh (2022)
Albums
- The Cross My Gaze (2018)
- Satisfied (2020)
Acting Career
In House of Gold, Mercy Chinwo made her acting debut. House of Gold is a Ghanaian-Nigerian comedy film directed by Pascal Amanfo and produced by Yvonne Nelson.
She played Lucia alongside Yvonne Nelson, Majid Michel, Omawumi, Ice Prince, Eddie Watson, Francis Odega, and others in the film.
Mercy Chinwo Net Worth
Mercy Chinwo is a multi-talented gospel singer and actress with an estimated net worth of $300,000.
Personal Life
Mercy Chinwo is not yet married. The gospel minister is single and is focusing on his music career.
The talented singer and actress will get married at the right time when she finally finds the right man.
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