Mercy Chinwo’s wedding sounded like a worship service. The gospel singer behind “Excess Love” married Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa in August 2022 over three ceremonies, and the church wedding turned into a praise session.
Lagos court, 4 August 2022
The couple married at a court in Lagos on 4 August 2022. Mercy Chinwo had become one of Africa’s best-known gospel singers, and the groom, Blessed Uzochikwa, is a pastor.
Two days in Port Harcourt
The traditional wedding followed in Port Harcourt on 12 August, with outfits honouring both families: the bride is of Ikwerre heritage from Rivers State, and the groom’s family is from Delta State. The church wedding the next day carried a strong worship element. She has since been known as Mercy Chinwo-Blessed.
Family and ministry
The couple continue to minister together, and their anniversary posts draw large responses from gospel audiences across Nigeria and Ghana.
