– Mercy Chinwo most viewed Gospel artist In Nigeria on the Youtube list that includes Naira Marley, Davido, Burna Boy and more.
– Sophomore album launch postponed!
Nigerian Gospel music sensation Mercy Chinwo has been announced as one of the Top 10 most viewed artistes in Nigeria in 2019 cutting across all categories. This was during the launch of YouTube Music and YouTube Premium, two digital services in Nigeria.
Mercy Chinwo is the only Gospel artiste on the list which also includes the likes of Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Teni, Zlatan, Chris Brown, Olamide, Wizkid — in that order, with Mercy Chinwo being the 10th.
American R&B singer Chris Brown is the only foreign artist to make the list.
The “Excess Love” crooner did had an eventful 2019 ranging from the release of numerous hit singles like “Power Belongs To Jesus”, “Oh Jesus,” “Bor Ekom” (the video), “Akamdinelu” to mention but a few and also her electrifying performance at The Experience 14 along side veterans like Travis Greene, Todd Dulaney, Sammie Okposo and lots more.
During the launch and press brief, Nigerian artiste Naira Marley, who is the top most viewed artist in Nigeria was the only guest, spoke about how Christian songs have inspired him. It should be recalled that the controversial artiste recently released a song where he alluded to being a lover of Jesus.
Mercy Chinwo released her debut album tagged “The Cross My Gaze” in 2018. She is scheduled to release her highly anticipated Sophomore album with a live concert, under EeZee Conceptz on the 19th of April, 2020 but due to the recent Coronavirus pandemic, the release has been postponed till further notice.
In a press statement released by EeZee Conceptz on the 20th of March, it is stipulated that tickets already purchased will still be valid when the new date is announced.
“Greetings beloved, for the purpose of safety and in adherence to the law, EeZee Conceptz Global hereby announces the postponement of the anticipated event; MERCY CHINWO LIVE IN CONCERT, till further notice.
“Please note that tickets already purchased will still be valid when the new date is announced. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Stay safe, we love you.”
It should also be recalled that Gospel music minister Sinach was also awarded the Youtube Gold Play Button for being one of the most viewed Nigerian artistes globally in 2019, alongside Burna Boy, Davido and WizKid. Also, Ada Ehi’s“Only You Jesus”, made it to the Top 20 Nigerian Songs of the Decade, with 56 million Views as at the time of compilation. (60 million as at the time of this report).
