Janet Otieno Explained

Janet Otieno
Birth Name:Janet Achieng Otieno
Alias:Janet Otieno
Birth Date:1977 12, df=yes
Birth Place:Kisumu, Kenya
Genre:Gospel
Occupation:Singer-songwriter,
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2013–present

Janet Achieng Otieno (born 24 December 1977) popularly known as Janet Otieno,[1] is a singer and songwriter of gospel music[2] [3] from Kenya. She was the winner of Mwafaka Awards[4] and nominated at Groove Awards for "Collaboration of the year" in 2014 for the song "Napokea Kwako" which featured Christina Shusho from Tanzania.[5]

Early life and career

Janet gained interest in music in 2010 when she started singing in church. She later released her first song, "Napokea Kwako", which featured Tanzanian gospel singer Christina Shusho, in 2013. The song gained her much attention and fame and in 2014, she was awarded for "Collaboration of the year for the song "Napokea Kwako" by Mwafaka Awards. She later released other songs such as Mtafute, Ni Wewe, Nijaze,[6] [7] Nitangoja,[8] Tulia,[9] Amka Ucheze, More of you,  Heshima and Uniongoze.[10] In 2014 she was nominated for Female artist of the year, Collaboration of the year and Song of the year by Groove Awards and in 2018 she was nominated as the Best Female Artiste in African Inspirational Music at Afrima Awards.[11]

Discography

Singles

Awards and nominations

!Year!Award Ceremony!Prize!Result
2014Mwafaka AwardsCollabo of the Year[15]
2014Groove AwardsFemale Artist Of the Year[16] [17]
Collabo of the Year
Video of the Year
2018Afrima AwardsBest Female Artiste in African Inspirational Music

Personal life

Born 24 December 1977, Janet Achieng Otieno is the second born in a family of six children. Janet is married to Alfred Otieno whom she met while singing in redeemed gospel church; the couple married in 1996.[18] [19] [20] [21]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Janet, Annita and Weezdom!. 4 June 2021. Maisha Magic East – Janet, Annita and Weezdom!. en. 24 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210624001954/https://maishamagiceast.dstv.com/show/selina/season/6/janet-annita-and-weezdom/news. dead.
  2. Web site: Janet Otieno. 4 June 2021. Dorhema. en.
  3. Web site: Ignatious. Ingavo Shem. 12 September 2018. Gospel Singer Janet Otieno Graces the Stage at Vigor Awards in Toronto Canada. 4 June 2021. Kenyan Musik Entertainment. en-US. 15 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220515165015/https://kenyanmusik.co.ke/blog/gospel-singer-janet-otieno-graces-the-stage-at-vigor-awards-in-toronto-canada/. dead.
  4. Web site: Ignatious. Ingavo Shem. 26 August 2015. GET READY FOR MWAFAKA AWARDS 2015. 4 June 2021. Kenyan Musik Entertainment. en-US. 15 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220515165014/https://kenyanmusik.co.ke/blog/get-ready-for-mwafaka-awards-2015/. dead.
  5. Web site: Gachango. Rayhab. 30 April 2014. Groove Awards 2014 Nominees. 4 June 2021. Potentash. en-US.
  6. Web site: Janet Otieno Says 'Nijaze' in New Worship Song – News Mdundo.com. June 4, 2021. mdundo.com. en.
  7. Web site: New Music: Janet Otieno delivers powerful worship song with 'Nijaze' – The Sauce. 4 June 2021. www.capitalfm.co.ke.
  8. Web site: Entertainment. Standard. Victims of Madness: Wakadinali album to drop in November. 4 June 2021. Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle. en.
  9. Web site: Ater. Dorine. 1 December 2018. AFRIMA Nominated Gospel Minister Janet Otieno Unveils Visuals To 'Tulia'. 4 June 2021. Kenyan Musik Entertainment. en-US.
  10. Web site: Janet Otieno Music – Free MP3 Download or Listen Mdundo.com. 6 June 2021. mdundo.com. en.
  11. Web site: M. Esther. 20 April 2021. Simply Gorgeous! Gospel Singer Janet Otieno Proving to be a Top Fashionista, Too (photos). 4 June 2021. LitKenya. en-US.
  12. Web site: After Being Awarded With A Prestigious Award Janet Otieno Releases A Beautiful Video Dedicated To All Kenyan Mothers UlizaLinks.co.ke. 22 August 2014 . 4 June 2021. en-US.
  13. Web site: Ignatious. Ingavo Shem. 17 June 2018. Asante – Janet Otieno [LYRICS]]. 4 June 2021. Kenyan Musik Entertainment. en-US.
  14. Web site: Ignatious. Ingavo Shem. 21 April 2019. Singer Janet Otieno Unveils Visuals To New Thanks Giving Single 'Pokea'. 4 June 2021. Kenyan Musik Entertainment. en-US.
  15. Web site: Papa Dennis, Janet Otieno rule at Mwafaka Awards. 6 July 2021. The Star. en-KE. Elly. Gitau. 2 September 2015.
  16. Web site: Ignatious. Ingavo Shem. 29 April 2016. Bahati and Willy Paul Out! Full List of Groove Awards 2016 Nominees.. 4 June 2021. Kenyan Musik Entertainment. en-US.
  17. Web site: Muendo. Steven Kisuli. Gospel Singer Janet Otieno picked for Atlanta music awards. 4 June 2021. Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle. en.
  18. Web site: Nyanga. Caroline. 10 things you did not know about gospel singer Janet Otieno. 4 June 2021. Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle. en.
  19. Web site: Gospel artiste Janet Otieno: It's time to forget the little mishaps and dramas in gospel music. Thomas. Matiko. 15 May 2021. 6 July 2021. Nation. en.
  20. Web site: Otukho. Jackson. 30 September 2019. 13 photos of gospel singer Janet Otieno showing her incredible fashion sense. 4 June 2021. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.. en.
  21. Web site: Mwarua. Douglas. 3 April 2017. Celebrated gospel singer Janet Otieno introduces her hubby to fans for the first time (Photos). 4 June 2021. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.. en.

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