Janet Manyowa

Janet Manyowa is a Zimbabwean gospel musician.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Janet Manyowa
Background information
Born (1985-03-18) March 18, 1985
Chegutu, Zimbabwe
OriginZimbabwean
GenresGospel Music
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active2014–present
LabelsJanet Manyowa Music
Associated actsMichael Mahendere
Websitehttps://www.janetmanyowamusic.com/

Career background

Janet Manyowa was born in Harare and resided in Chegutu. Her parents identified her passion for music and they sent her to music school at the age of ten. Her career started when she was leading praise and worship in her hometown church.

Janet released her 12-track debut album, King of Glory, in August 2015 following the success of the singles Amazing God and Ndomira Pamuri. Most recently she launched her 2nd album “Grateful” at the Celebration Centre Auditorium.[8]

At the start of 2017, Janet launched a new TV talk show called Redeemed. The talk show is based on gospel music and interviews various artists and industry leaders and Christians who have a story of redemption to talk about.[9]

She has been listed among the 100 most influential young Zimbabweans under 40.[10][11]

Discography

Albums
  • King of Glory 2017
  • Grateful 2018[12]

Singles
  • Muchengeti featuring Shingisai Suluma
  • King of Glory
  • Overcome
  • Tarisa
  • Ndomira Pamuri
  • I Trust You (The Reprise)
  • Ufanelwe
  • Amazing God feat. Dr. Comfort Manyame
  • Kune Muponesi feat. Michael Mahendere[13]
  • Muripo
  • Amazing God (Saxophone Version)
  • Zadzisa

Awards and Recognition

In the 3 years that Janet has been in music, she has received over 30 nominations and 13 awards. Some of these are:

Personal life

Janet is married to Munyaradzi Manyowa and together they have 3 children, Matipa, Waishe and Mufaro.[17] She is an accountant by profession.[18]

References
  1. Jun 24; Entertainment, 2018; Arts. "Janet Manyowa releases single - ZBC News Online".CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. newsday (12 December 2017). "A night of worship with Janet".
  3. Herald, The. "Janet Manyowa 'Grateful' night". The Herald.
  4. Herald, The. "JANET MANYOWA". The Herald.
  5. https://www.christiannews.co.zw/janet-manyowa-zimbabwe-gospel-musician/
  6. H-Metro. "JANET MANYOWA: ZIM'S GOSPEL SENSATION". H-Metro.
  7. "Female gospel artist gets 8 nominations for ZIMA Awards". 25 February 2016.
  8. newsday (15 October 2018). "Manyowa sets bar high".
  9. Herald, The. "Manyowa launches talk show". The Herald.
  10. __. "100 Most Influential Young Zimbabweans Under 40 - ZimEye".CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. Mail, The Sunday. "Manyowa makes mark on Star FM Gospel Greats". The Sunday Mail.
  12. Herald, The. "Janet Manyowa to launch second album". The Herald.
  13. https://www.zimbojam.com/.../janet-manyowa-kune-muponesi-ft-minister-mahendere/
  14. "ZIMA 2015 music awards nominees revealed". 19 November 2015.
  15. Chronicle, The. "Janet Manyowa eyes another Nama". The Chronicle.
  16. Staff Reporter (24 February 2016). "History Beckons For Sensational Female Musician: Bags 8 ZIMA Nominations".
  17. "Meet husband of the year in the arts – Munyaradzi Manyowa". 10 August 2018.
  18. "'Accountancy shaped my music career'". 17 March 2019.
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