Janet Manyowa is a Zimbabwean gospel musician.
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.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.She has been listed among the 100 most influential young Zimbabweans under 40.
Discography
Albums
Sounds of victory 2020
King of Glory 2017
Grateful 2018
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
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:Best Newcomer 2015—Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA)
Best Album 2016— PERMICAN Gospel Awards
Best Female Artist 2016—Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA)
Best of Africa 2017 (nominee)— SABC Crown Gospel Awards
Outstanding Female Musician 2017— NAMA (National Arts & Merit Awards)
Notable Musician 2018 - Zimbabwe Women Awards (ZIWA)
Gospel Song of the year 2018 — Star FM Music Awards
Female Artist of the year 2018 — Star FM Music Awards
Personal life
Janet is married to Munyaradzi Manyowa and together they have 3 children, Matipa, Waishe and Mufaro. She is an accountant by profession.
