Native name Nnenda
Birth name Mercy Chinwo
Born Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Genres gospel, contemporary gospel, worship
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, recording artist, actress
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2012–present
Website mercychinwo.com
Mercy Chinwo is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress. Chinwo first came to prominence after winning the Etisalat and Pepsi sponsored Nigerian Idol Season 2 in 2012. Chinwo's father died when she was at a young age.
[1] She started her musical career by lending her vocals to musical projects by gospel music artists such as Sammie Okposo, Joe Praize, Buchi, Chris Morgan, and Preye.
[2] A year after winning the Nigerian Idols, she landed her first film role in Yvonne Nelson's film, House of Gold.
[3] starring alongside Yvonne Nelson, Majid Michel and Omawumi among others. She was also nominated at the 2013 Ghana Movie Awards for best music, original song.
[4]She released her first single, "Testimony" in 2015 which was produced by record producer, Rotimi Keys.
[5] and a year later, released, "Igwe".
[6] In 2017, she has released 4 more singles as a build up to her debut album.
[1] She started her musical career by lending her vocals to musical projects by gospel music artists such as Sammie Okposo, Joe Praize, Buchi, Chris Morgan, and Preye.
[2] A year after winning the Nigerian Idols, she landed her first film role in Yvonne Nelson's film, House of Gold.
[3] starring alongside Yvonne Nelson, Majid Michel and Omawumi among others. She was also nominated at the 2013 Ghana Movie Awards for best music, original song.
[4]She released her first single, "Testimony" in 2015 which was produced by record producer, Rotimi Keys.
[5] and a year later, released, "Igwe".
[6] In 2017, she has released 4 more singles as a build up to her debut album.
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