Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, husband of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, has reflected on her career path and the choices she made after winning Nigerian Idol in 2012.
Naijaonpoint reports that the clergyman recalled that after her victory, she had several opportunities to pursue a secular music career with the fame she gained, but she chose to remain in gospel music.
According to him, that decision led to four years of waiting before she began to fully experience the rewards of her choice.
The reflection came after Mercy Chinwo recently surpassed 200 million streams on Spotify, a milestone that Pastor Blessed described as proof that her journey was guided by obedience and trust in God.
In a post on Instagram, he explained that although the waiting period might have seemed like a delay, it was not wasted, as her growth in the gospel music industry shows the results of patience and faith.
Pastor Blessed further encouraged people to remain focused and courageous, noting that choosing God’s way may sometimes look like a slow path but it always leads to fulfillment.
He wrote: “I got tagged on a post about @mercychinwo crossing 200M streams on Spotify. Honestly, I wanted to scroll past, but I felt led to share this.
“In 2012, when she won Nigerian Idol, she had every chance to go secular. The fame was right there. But she chose obedience over compromise, and that decision cost her 4 years of waiting. It looked like a delay, but it wasn’t wasted.
“Today, we see the reward of that obedience. Scripture says: “Don’t get tired of doing good, at the right time you’ll reap a harvest if you don’t give up” (Galatians 6:9). Truly, “those who honor Me, I will honor” (1 Samuel 2:30). And we can boldly say, “overwhelming victory is ours through Christ” (Romans 8:37).
“Her journey is proof that God’s will always prevails, and that’s why her new album is titled “In His Will.” I encourage you to keep streaming and let the songs bless you. 🙌
“Stay focused. Stay courageous. Choosing God may look like a delay, but it will never be wasted.”