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.”
