Mercy Chinwo Wins Best Gospel at AFRIMMA 2026 in Dallas

Nigerian gospel artist Mercy Chinwo won the Best Gospel award at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards, known as AFRIMMA, held in Dallas, Texas.

Chinwo, who is based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, has built a following across Africa and among African diaspora communities in the United States. Her music blends contemporary gospel with Afrobeats rhythms, a style that has helped her reach audiences beyond traditional gospel circles.

The AFRIMMA awards recognize African music artists across multiple genres, with the gospel category drawing entries from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and other countries with large Christian populations. Chinwo's win was announced during the awards ceremony, which drew artists and fans from across the continent and the diaspora.

Chinwo is known for songs including "Excess Love" and "Obinasom," which have accumulated tens of millions of streams on digital platforms. She has also performed at major gospel events in the United States, including concerts in Houston and Atlanta, cities with large Nigerian-American communities.

The artist thanked her fans and her faith in her acceptance remarks, saying the award reflected the power of gospel music to cross cultural and geographic boundaries.

AFRIMMA, now in its 13th year, is one of the largest African music award shows held in North America. The 2026 ceremony featured performances from artists across multiple genres and drew a sold-out crowd to the Dallas venue.