VIDEO: Kirk Franklin surprises fans with Mercy Chinwo on stage

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American gospel music star, Kirk Franklin, surprised worshippers after inviting Nigerian gospel singer Mercy Chinwo on stage during the International Gospel Music Festival, where the duo delivered a powerful performance.

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Videos from the event, which have since gone viral on social media, captured the pair leading the audience in worship, drawing loud cheers from attendees.

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Sharing clips from the performance on her Facebook page on Sunday, Mercy Chinwo described the experience as a privilege and thanked God for the impact of the event.

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“What a glorious time we had today at the International Gospel Music Festival,” she wrote.

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“It was such an honour to share this moment with the incredibly gifted Kirk Franklin. Grateful for every life touched, every heart lifted in worship, and every moment spent in God’s presence.”

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She added, “To God alone be all the glory.”

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The performance has attracted widespread praise from fans, with many describing the collaboration between the two gospel artistes as one of the highlights of the festival.

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Watch the video below:

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𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐊𝐢𝐫𝐤 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐰𝐨 𝐎𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞

Credit: FB | Mercy Chinwo. IG | gospelgardenfestival

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August 3, 2026

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