Janet Achieng Otieno (born 24 December 1977) [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]
Janet Otieno | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Janet Achieng Otieno |
| Born | 24 December 1977 Kisumu, Kenya |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter, |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Website | janetotieno |
Early life and career
editJanet 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
editSingles
edit- Napokea Kwako Featuring Christina Shusho (2013)
- Uniongoze (2013)
- Heshima[12] (2014)
- Ni wewe (2014)
- Mtafute (2014)
- Tembea Nami (2015)
- Nisamehe (2015)
- Roho Wako (2015)
- Nifunze (2016)
- More Of You (2016)
- Roho Mtakatifu (2016)
- Bisha (2017)
- Shuka (2017)
- Narudi (2018)
- Asante[13] (2018)
- Pokea[14] (2019)
- Nijaze[7] (2020)
- Nitangoja[8](2020)
- Unconditional Love (2021)
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Mwafaka Awards | Collabo of the Year | Won[15] |
| 2014 | Groove Awards | Female Artist Of the Year | Nominated[16][17] |
| Collabo of the Year | Nominated[5] | ||
| Video of the Year | Nominated[16] | ||
| 2018 | Afrima Awards | Best Female Artiste in African Inspirational Music | Nominated |
Personal life
editJanet Otieno is the second born in a family of six children. She is married to Alfred Otieno whom she met while singing in redeemed gospel church; the couple married in 1996.[18][19][20][21]
References
edit- ^ "Janet, Annita and Weezdom!". Maisha Magic East – Janet, Annita and Weezdom!. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Janet Otieno". Dorhema. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ Ignatious, Ingavo Shem (12 September 2018). "Gospel Singer Janet Otieno Graces the Stage at Vigor Awards in Toronto Canada". Kenyan Musik Entertainment. Archived from the original on 15 May 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ Ignatious, Ingavo Shem (26 August 2015). "GET READY FOR MWAFAKA AWARDS 2015". Kenyan Musik Entertainment. Archived from the original on 15 May 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ a b Gachango, Rayhab (30 April 2014). "Groove Awards 2014 Nominees". Potentash. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Janet Otieno Says 'Nijaze' in New Worship Song – News | Mdundo.com". mdundo.com. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ a b "New Music: Janet Otieno delivers powerful worship song with 'Nijaze' – The Sauce". www.capitalfm.co.ke. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ a b Entertainment, Standard. "Victims of Madness: Wakadinali album to drop in November". Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ Ater, Dorine (1 December 2018). "AFRIMA Nominated Gospel Minister Janet Otieno Unveils Visuals To 'Tulia'". Kenyan Musik Entertainment. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Janet Otieno Music – Free MP3 Download or Listen | Mdundo.com". mdundo.com. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
- ^ M, Esther (20 April 2021). "Simply Gorgeous! Gospel Singer Janet Otieno Proving to be a Top Fashionista, Too (photos)". LitKenya. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "After Being Awarded With A Prestigious Award Janet Otieno Releases A Beautiful Video Dedicated To All Kenyan Mothers | UlizaLinks.co.ke". 22 August 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ Ignatious, Ingavo Shem (17 June 2018). "Asante – Janet Otieno [LYRICS]". Kenyan Musik Entertainment. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ Ignatious, Ingavo Shem (21 April 2019). "Singer Janet Otieno Unveils Visuals To New Thanks Giving Single 'Pokea'". Kenyan Musik Entertainment. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ Gitau, Elly (2 September 2015). "Papa Dennis, Janet Otieno rule at Mwafaka Awards". The Star. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ a b Ignatious, Ingavo Shem (29 April 2016). "Bahati and Willy Paul Out! Full List of Groove Awards 2016 Nominees". Kenyan Musik Entertainment. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ Muendo, Steven Kisuli. "Gospel Singer Janet Otieno picked for Atlanta music awards". Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ Nyanga, Caroline. "10 things you did not know about gospel singer Janet Otieno". Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ Matiko, Thomas (15 May 2021). "Gospel artiste Janet Otieno: It's time to forget the little mishaps and dramas in gospel music". Nation. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ Otukho, Jackson (30 September 2019). "13 photos of gospel singer Janet Otieno showing her incredible fashion sense". Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ Mwarua, Douglas (3 April 2017). "Celebrated gospel singer Janet Otieno introduces her hubby to fans for the first time (Photos)". Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
