The much anticipated sixth album by Janet Manyowa, “Worship Moments (Open Heavens),” was eventually released at the Celebration Centre on November 28, 2024. After commemorating her tenth year in the music industry, a significant turning point in her career, she released this album.
In an interview with H-Metro, Munyaradzi Manyowa, the album’s manager and Janet’s husband said the album is a worship album with a completely different direction from their previous work.
“As the name of the album ‘Worship Moments’ suggests, it’s a worship album.
“The music is a completely different direction from our previous work and I pray this project will be a blessing to many”.
“Anotida” and “Somlandela,” two of the album’s tracks, were made available prior to the premiere. A popular gospel hymn in Zimbabwe, “Anotida,” was live recorded at Art Farm in Harare. In Zimbabwe, “Anotida” is a popular gospel song that has a strong hold on the Christian community.
“’Anotida’ is a well-known gospel hymn in Zimbabwe that has resonated deeply with the Christian community. The title translates to ‘He loves us,’ emphasising themes of divine love and grace”.
Following the event, Janet Manyowa expressed her gratitude on social media to The Unveiled for their beautiful and heartfelt rendition of Anotida.
“Much much love to The Unveiled, their rendition of Anotida was beautiful and heartwarming. Thank you for being a part of the Worship Moments album”
Leading praise and worship at her local church was the beginning of Janet’s musical career. Hit singles “Amazing God” and “Ndomira Pamuri” were among the hits from Janet’s highly successful debut album, “King of Glory,” which was released in August 2015. Her second album, “Grateful,” was launched in 2017 at the Celebration Centre Auditorium, featuring renowned South African gospel musicians. Some of her popular singles include “Muchengeti” featuring Shingisai Suluma.
For her exceptional contributions to the music industry, Janet has been nominated for and won multiple honors such as best newcomer at the 2015 Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA), National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) 2017 as outstanding Female Musician.
