Mercy Chinwo wins Season 2 of the Nigerian Idol Competition! Photos of M.I, Wizkid, Yeka Onka & More at the Finale
Posted on Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 at 5:28 PMBy Damilare Aiki
Mercy Chinwo
It’s now official, Port Harcourt born aspiring Nigerian musician – Mercy Chinwo has won the coveted title of the hit reality show - Nigerian Idol. On Sunday 8th April 2012, Lagos residents stayed glued to their TV sets eagerly waiting to see which of the last 2 Nigerian Idol contestants – Joe Blue and Mercy Chinwo, will win the second season of the hit show.
The D-Day was truly a night of glitz and glamour as some of the biggest names in entertainment came out for the finale show in full force. The show kicked off with a grand performance of Black Eyed Peas “I Got A Feeling” by the 10 evicted contestants. Thereafter, Pakurumo crooner Wizkid came on stage to electrify the audience with some of his hit tracks.
The finalists – Joe Blue and Mercy Chinwo got everyone jumping for joy when they performed a duet of the all time classic Taxi Driver by Bobby Benson, then Nigerian Idol season 1 winner – Yeka Onka came on stage to perform her single “Follow Me” after which Mr Incredible himself got every one on thier feet as he performed his hit track “African Rapper”.
Just before the moment of truth, the finalists got on the Nigerian Idol stage for last time to perform one of their greatest performances on the show. Joe Blue performed Olori Oko by Infinity and Mercy paid great homage to Fela Kuti by performing her own rendition of his hit track “Zombie”
Thankfully, the moment Nigeria had been waiting for finally arrived, Hakeem Bello-Osagie (Etisalat Chairman) stepped on stage and announced Mercy Chinwo as the winner. She was presented with the keys to a brand new SUV and a cash prize of N 7.5 Million.
Hmm! It seems ladies truly run the world as last year’s winner (Yeka Onka) was also a lady. As we all wait to see if a man breaks this record next year, we patiently wait for good music from Mercy who has a new single titled “The Moment”.
Photos from the Finale
The 10 Evicted Contestants with Mercy Chinwo & Joe Blue
Wizkid
Yeka Onka
"African Rapper Number 1"
Joe Blue & Mercy Chinwo performing Taxi Driver by Bobby Benson
Joe Blue performing Olori Oko by Infinity
Mercy getting her "Zombie" on
And the winner is Mercy Chinwo!
Zooming off to the next level! Mercy Chinwo strikes a pose with her SUV
Photo Credits: Red Media
Tags: Joe Blue, Mercy Chinwo, Nigerian Idol
She sure deserves it….all the best diva!!
yes she does.
Sooooooooo happy 4 mercy!!!I knew she woz gonna win tho..and dat yeka onka chic just gave me anoda reason to wonder y she won d previous nigerian idol..lyk wth??her dress..her performance n evn her speech too..mmmmmmmmtchew!
I watched excerpts of it and it was quite nice. She has great pipes and will go places. Joe blue is a fantastic choreographer as well singer (double degree for dat one) himsef will go places.
Watch out world, here come the new kids ..I mean stars. May God bless them Amen
congrats!
contrats girl!
wow! Its rily a gr8 show,i rily apreciate mercy 4 her gud performance,more grace 2ur elbow mercy nd dnt gv up ur gud gifts,weldone mercy
Awww congrats to her
nice!
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contrast girl!
U deserv it gal,bt joe did an awful justce 2 d olo riko track.I wonda y mercy stil did desame thing on zombie? Yeka onka,luv ur stature nd ur creamy skin,u re gd,y ar u unda grd,neva heard abt u.I dnt like d way d etisalat chairman made d anouncement.like a child play
congrats girl!!!! all the best,enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANK GOD MERCY WON! U DESERVE IT. YEKA ONKA SERIOSLY I NO FEEL UR PERFORMANCE AT ALL BUT U LOOK GOOD SHA.MERCY NO CHOP THE MONEY FINSH O INVEST MY DEAR!
i knew she would win cos shes da bomb! congrats girl.
Congrat girl! U deserve it,add wk pays.I wish u great success in ur journey of stardom.I wil miss ur performance.
yay! u deserve it dear.
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Girl u rock
Mercy sure deserved this award. She was prepared for it and made good proof of her ability. Congrats girl.
congrats dearie……u sure deserve dis…..
Am happy for her
She really deserve it
I mean r performance,r voice
d swaggs
mehn,u r dah bomb
Kip it up
PHC no de carry last…. Nice one mercy!!!
Nic1 mercy, hope 2 see u sn http://www.9janewsmag.com
Congratsoo.. So no compensation to joe blue..heeya
well deserved, happy for u mercy, congrat
I prefer joe blue, will all know his d bomb.
Thank God my 3 votes no waste o Mercy! You truly deserved the prize.
i dont like mercy she don’st dersereve it
am so much happy 4 mercy,congrats baby but jeo blue just keep it up cos u r there alread.
am so much happy 4 mercy,congrats baby but jeo blue just keep it up cos u r there already.
congratulations!
Mercy totally deserve it…..U rock girl. I’m ur number one fan
Mercy my littel sister mercy u realy got it
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Congratulations Mercy…Pls invest ur money wisely…cant wait to see your video’s…You’re really talented!!
Yay..team Mercy!!!
Yeka Onka was asked a question but she decided to set her own question and went on a frolic of her own..*smh*
The Bible say, the gift of man make way for him.
Mercy you truly deserved this.Congratulation to you, but remember God in all you do.
give thanks to Him(God).
It was Yeka Onka , Now its Mercy Chinwo, both dropped from project fame auditions…….God surely has better plans, when a door closes, He opens a bigger gate……. Congratulations babes.
Ooon i shall ve bein joe blue any whr gud luck mercy .bt joe blue beat u
thank GOD the show is over , can’t wait to get old charly boy off my screen…the judges are clueless…..pls glo should look inward for professionals abeg…congrat mercy u deserve it……
sorry etisalat
Proud of Mercy – Dynamite in small package. I was so disappointed in Yeka Onka, her performance was awful! Her outfit – zero! I don’t know what happened but it was nothing to write home about! Always wanted Mercy to win from get go and i’m happy she did.