This Is The Reason Why I Always Wear Beret – Mercy Chinwo

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Mercy Chinwo is a Nigerian gospel musician and songwriter. The indigene of Obio-Akpor in Port Harcourt, Rivers State started singing at age eight as a member of her church’s children’s choir. Chinwo won the Nigerian Idol Season Two in 2012, which brought her to the limelight. She has also worked with gospel ministers, including the late Sammie Okposo, Joe Praize, Buchi, Chris Morgan and Preye. Chinwo released her first single, Testimony in 2015 and Igwe a year later. She has gone on to release other songs with two albums to her credit, including Trust, Excess Love, Omekannaya, Correct, Rest, Imenem, No More Pain, Chinedum, Regular ft Fiokee, Bor Ekom, Incredible God, Power Belongs to Jesus, Oh Jesus, and Akamdinelu. In this interview with IJEOMA THOMAS-ODIA, she speaks about her career and releasing soul-lifting songs, marriage, and why she always wears her beret. Here is what Mercy Chinwo said.

Speaking about how she got started with music professionally


Mercy Chinwo said: "It started at an early age of six when my parents observed that I was always singing and I loved to perform around the house to both people and even objects. They encouraged me by putting me in the children’s choir of our local church – The Apostolic Church Nigeria. It later developed into my singing with the adult choir and even as a backup singer. I got involved in several competitions, winning many of them. That’s how I started my professional music journey."


Speaking about why she stuck with gospel music when so many other artists who start in the church go to secular


Mercy Chinwo said: "A fish cannot survive outside of its source. Jesus gave me this gift and I am fulfilled staying aligned with God’s purpose for my life. There’s nothing compared to the joy and peace that comes with serving God."

Speaking about if there is indeed no money in gospel music


Mercy Chinwo said: "The blessings of the Lord maketh rich and adds no sorrow. This is my testimony; every aspect of my life as a gospel music minister has been an interesting journey. The more value you give, the more results you get."

Speaking about life lessons she’s learned in her career


Mercy said: "I’ve learnt that many are the plans in a man’s heart but it is God’s will that prevails. This has helped me depend on Jesus in all areas of my life. Also, whatever it is you want to achieve, can only happen when you are intentional about it."

Opening up about her marriage so far


Mercy said: "It’s been a beautiful journey; marriage is a blessing. It has indeed impacted my career positively. The Bible says one will chase a thousand, and two ten thousand and I am excited to see all of that become my reality doing life with my gee."

Finally speaking about why she always wears her beret


Mercy said: "I just needed to be different. I felt I needed to be unique with not just my craft but also my style. And that’s how beret wearing came about. It has now evolved into an online business at Mecempire on Instagram. In other words, my fashion style is modest.

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