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".

Early life and education

Mercy Nnenda Chinwo now known as Mercy Chinwo-Blessed was born on 5th September 1990, in

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, southern Nigeria. Mercy Chinwo gained recognition through her participation in the Nigerian music talent show, "

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." 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. She is an alumna of the International Business Management Institute (IBMI) where she bagged a degree in Human Resources Management. She started singing at age 6 in her church's children's choir.

Personal life

Chinwo got married on 13 August 2022 in

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, to a pastor named Blessed Uzochikwa; they currently live in Lagos, Nigeria. They had their first child together in 2023.

Career and philanthropy

Mercy is a Gospel Music Minister. 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. 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,

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, Oluwadunsin Oyekan, Judikay, Preye Odede and a host of others. In 2023, she alongside her husband began the MercyisBlessed Foundation, an NGO focused on donations to the less privileged as well as youth development.

Achievements

* In 2012, She won the

Competition * In 2018, Chinwo was awarded the Best Gospel Artiste at the Climax Awards 2018. * 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). * In 2019 she won the ABGMA International Psamlist of the Year Award * In 2020, Chinwo emerged as the Gospel Artiste of the year at the AFRIMMA Awards. * Africa Gospel Music of the year, CLIMA Africa Award 2022 * In 2022 she won the ABGMA Afrobeat of the Year Award * In 2023, she won Female Gospel Music Artiste of the Year at the Golden Star Awards * In 2025, She won Best Inspirational single for "You Do This One" at

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awards.

Discography

Albums

Extended plays

Singles

Filmography

References

External links

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