Mercy Chinwo's biography: age, net worth, is she married?

Mercy Chinwo's biography: age, net worth, is she married?

Who is Mercy Chinwo? She is a Nigerian gospel artist, minister, songwriter and actress. She is among the best Nigerian female vocalists. Her biggest hits include Excess Love, Bor Ekom, and Akamdinelu. The gospel artist was featured in the 2013 House of Gold film alongside Yvonne Nelson, Majid Michel, and Omawumi.

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Mercy Chinwo started singing in her church choir when she was only eight years old. The gospel artist has bagged various awards, including the 2019 Africa’s Gospel Female Artiste of the Year in Africa Gospel Awards Festival (AGAFEST). The gospel artist resides in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Profile summary

Full name

Mercy Nnenda Chinwo

Popular as

Mercy Chinwo

Gender

Female

Date of birth

5 September 1990

Age

32 years (as of January 2023)

Zodiac sign

Virgo

Place of birth

Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Current residence

Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Nationality

Nigerian

Ethnicity

Black

Religion

Christianity

Sexuality

Straight

Height in inches

5’6’’

Height in centimetres

172

Weight in pounds

123

Weight in kilograms

56

Body measurements in inches

34-28-34

Body measurements in centimetres

86-71-86

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Dark brown

Mother

Eno Jerry

Father

Peter Chinwo

Siblings

5

Marital status

Married

Partner

Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa

School

Godswill international school

University

University of Port Harcourt

Profession

Gospel artist, minister, songwriter, actress

Net worth

$900 thousand

Instagram

@mercychinwo

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Mercy Chinwo’s biography

What is Mercy Chinwo’s state of origin? The Nigerian musician hails from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. She is of Nigerian nationality and is of black ethnicity. Her real name is Mercy Nnenda Chinwo. She was raised alongside five siblings in Port Harcourt.

Who is Mercy Chinwo’s mother? Her mother is Eno Jerry, while her father is Peter Chinwo. Chioma Jesus is Mercy's spiritual mother, and they are not related by blood.

What did Mercy Chinwo study in school?

The gospel artist joined the University of Port Harcourt, where she graduated with a degree in Linguistics and Communication Studies.

What is Mercy Chinwo’s age?

The Nigerian songwriter is 32 years as of January 2023. She was born on 5 September 1990. Her zodiac sign is Virgo.

Career

The gospel musician garnered massive recognition in the entertainment industry in 2012 after winning Season 2 of the Nigerian Idol acting competition. She released her first single, Testimony, in 2015. She is currently signed under the Eezee Conceptz record label. Below are some of her songs.

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Songs

Year

Igwe

2018

No More Pain

2020

Omekannaya

2018

I Serve a Living God

2022

Power Belongs To Jesus

2019

Excess Love

2018

Incredible God

2018

Manifesting the Kingdom

2022

Responsibility

2020

Jesus Never Fails

2021

Love Expression

2020

Chinedum

2020

Amazing God

2021

Tasted Of Your Power

2020

Regular

2018

Oh Jesus!

2019

Come and See

2022

Inhedinma

2020

With All My Heart

2020

Her talent in the music industry has enabled her to win several accolades. She has bagged awards, such as the 2018 Best Gospel Artiste in the CLIMAX Awards, the 2019 Africa Gospel New Artiste of the Year in the Africa Gospel Awards Festival (AGAFEST), and the 2019 Africa Gospel Song of the Year “Excess Love” in Africa Gospel Awards Festival (AGAFEST).

What is Mercy Chinwo’s net worth?

The Nigerian gospel artiste has an alleged net worth of $900k. Her net worth is primarily attributed to earnings from her music career.

Is Mercy Chinwo married?

Yes, the gospel artiste’s partner is Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa. The couple tied the knot on 13 August 2022 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Mercy Chinwo’s husband is a Microsoft Certified IT Professional. He also works with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals.

How tall is Mercy Chinwo?

The Nigerian songwriter is t 5 feet 6 inches or 172 centimetres tall. She weighs approximately 123 pounds (56 kilograms).

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Fast facts about Mercy Chinwo

  1. Who is Mercy Chinwo? She is a successful gospel artist, songwriter and actress from Nigeria.
  2. How old is Mercy Chinwo? The Nigerian songwriter is 32 years as of January 2023.
  3. What did Mercy Chinwo study in school? The gospel artiste graduated with a degree in Linguistics and communication studies from the University of Port Harcourt.
  4. Who is Mercy Chinwo’s father? Her father is Peter Chinwo.
  5. Is Mercy Chinwo in a relationship? No. She is married. The gospel artiste is married to Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa.
  6. Where is Mercy Chinwo from? The Nigerian songwriter hails from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
  7. What tribe is Mercy Chinwo? Her tribe is Ikwerre, and she can speak both Igbo and Calabar languages.
  8. Who are Mercy Chinwo’s siblings? She has five siblings, but she has not revealed their names.
  9. How tall is Mercy Chinwo? The award-winning gospel artiste stands 5 feet 6 inches or 172 centimetres tall. 
  10. Is Chioma Jesus related to Mercy Chinwo? The duo is not related biologically, but Chioma Jesus is Mercy's spiritual mother.
  11. What is Mercy Chinwo’s net worth? Her net worth is approximated to be around $900k.

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Mercy Chinwo is a top-ranked gospel artist and songwriter from Nigeria. She boasts several awards in the music industry, and her Excess Love song was the 2019 Africa Gospel Song of the Year.

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