Mercy Chinwo is a Nigerian gospel singer who has been making music since 2012. She is renowned for her soulful yet upbeat style of worship music. Over the years, she has become a fan favorite, and her songs have been featured on many radio stations.
In a recent interview with The Guardian, Mercy Chinwo opened up about why she rarely leaves home without wearing a beret. The singer explained that the beret is her signature look and it is a testament to her strong faith in God. When asked about her marriage to Pastor Blessed, she responded that it has brought about a lot of growth for her spiritually, and that she puts God at the center of her marriage.
Read excerpts of the interview below:
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 a number of competitions, winning many of them. That’s how I started my professional music journey.”
A fish cannot survive outside of its source. Jesus gave me this gift and I am fulfilled staying aligned in God’s purpose for my life. There’s nothing compared to the joy and peace that comes with serving God.”
Opening up about her marriage so far, she 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 Chinwo 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 one word, my fashion style is modest.”
