Martin Wa Janet Biography and Wiki
Martin Wa Janet is a Kenyan turbaned Kikuyu gospel musician (Mokorino), who has revolutionized Akorino music giving it a sense and touch of modernity. He is famously known for inspiring hits like ‘Nituririkanitwo’ (We have been remembered) and the ‘collabo’ song ‘Nitumwinyihirie’ (Let’s humble before Him) which he did with Obedi Karanja, another youthful Akorino singer.
Martin Wa Janet Age and Birthday
Martin Wa Janet’s age, date of birth, and birthday are publicly not available. We will update this section once this information is available. However, it is known that he hails from Kihiu Mwiri, Murang’a County.
Martin Wa Janet Height and Weight
Martin stands at an average height and has moderate weight. He appears to be quite tall in stature of his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by.
However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Martin Wa Janet Education
Martin attended PK primary and secondary schools up to Form 3 before dropping out as a result of ‘personal problems’.
Martin Wa Janet Parents
Martin Wa Janet Early Life
After he dropped out of school, Martin Wa Janet left Muranga for Kiambu and was housed by Mama Jane. He joined a local akorino church Africa Mission Holy Ghost headed by Bishop Ezra Njoroge where he played drums with vigor.
In his teenage years, Martin spent almost 4 years jobless in Kiambu but got a job in a hotel in downtown Nairobi around 2003, where he earned Sh100 daily.
The hotel job proved a challenge for his slight frame, and one day the excessive heat in the kitchen caused him to vomit. The hotel owner reprimanded him and Martin begged him to give him one more month. He became a waiter but waiting hassles proved tiring he worked less than 3 months and quit. He also lost his beloved mom that year.
A man who had a matatu noticed Martin jobless and loitering in Kiambu town and offered him a job as a conductor for Kiambu town route 100, a job he did until 2008.
As a conductor, he desired to sing and after work composed songs but lacked recording money. “My heart was in music,” recalls Martin. He was influenced by fellow akorino gospel musicians like Sammy Nene and Hezeh Ndungu.
As a conductor, wearing the akorino white turban he experienced lots of trials. He recalls a time while hanging on Matatu door his turban accidentally fell off, and a passenger asked him sarcastically asked him what was that that fell off his head.
Also being a born again Christian donning a turban, traffic police loathed him, as he never due to his faith gave bribes. One police got so irritated at Martin’s refusal to bribe that he pulled a turban from his head and threw it into the vehicle.
Martin Wa Janet Mother
Martin lost his beloved mother in 2003.
Martin Wa Janet Wife
Martin has not gone public with his relationship, it is not publicly known whether he is married or in a relationship. His partner will be updated as soon as possible.
Martin Wa Janet Salary
Details about Martin’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.
Martin Wa Janet Net Worth
Martin’s net worth is publicly not available. His primary source of income is his career as a Television Personality. Through his various sources of income, we believe that Martin has been able to accumulate a good net worth but prefers to keep it private. We will update this section once this information is available.
Martin Wa Janet Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Martin Wa Janet.
Martin Wa Janet Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Martin Wa Janet
- Popular As: Martin Wa Janet
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Artist
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Race / Ethnicity: African
- Religion: Christianity
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Martin Wa Janet Birthday
- Age / How Old?: Not Known
- Zodiac Sign: Not Known
- Date of Birth: Not Known
- Place of Birth: Kihiu Mwiri, Murang’a County
- Birthday: Not Known
Martin Wa Janet Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: Not Known
- Weight: Not Known
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Dress Size: Not Available
- Breast Size: Not Available
- Waist Size: Not Available
- Hip Size: Not Available
Martin Wa Janet Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Not Known
- Wife/Spouse: Not Available
- Children: Not Known
Martin Wa Janet Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: Under Review
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Artist
Martin Wa Janet House and Cars
- Place of living: Kenya
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Martin Wa Janet Music Journey
As a conductor, he met famous gospel artist Dennis Mutara who sold oranges near a supermarket in Kiambu in 2006 while dabbling in his budding musical career. Then in 2008, Mutara released ‘Ngai angikiuga Niukugia’ album which he distributed around Central Kenya with a public address system.
Martin joined his distribution entourage and they would go to crusades and open-air markets to sell them. Martin with funding from Mama Jane recorded his 7 track debut album ‘Ngai niwenjire Githima’ which was played intermittently on the radio.
Still to get the master CD from the recording studio took him 3 months to raise sh15, 000. He followed it up with ‘Mwarie ciugo cia Ngai’ and ‘Ngai Tutumire Mundu’ both received limited airplay and acceptance.
In 2009 he recorded ‘Mwathani Tuonerie haria tugutheremera.’ Through his albums, he got invited to lead akorino ‘kigooco live’ praise in 2010 every Sunday from 5 is to 6 am at Inooro FM at Muturi wa Muiru’s show Kimuri Kia Inooro. For two years He pounded the akorino drums for an hour and sing.
Eventually, he got invited by Evangelist Lucy wa Ngunjiri to lead praise in crusades by her Beyond Boundaries Ministries. With 6 albums to date, th album Jehovah ni Muthamaki both played prominently in Kikuyu FM radio stations.
Two songs that brought him prominence are Nituririkanitwo off his latest album and a collaboration with Obedi ‘Nitumwinyihirie’ off the 4
To get the recognition he has today Martin admits it’s been hard and he questioned his musical ability and God’s will in his life in the song (Ngai Niwe Niwanduire Mwariria) album 4.
He recalls going to major events and selling only two CDs and getting arrested by the city council while hawking his music on a small radio. Potential customers also made false promises to buy his music.
One moment that left him shattered, was when he accompanied Mutara to Nanyuki. Martin carried 300CDs for the event and by day 3 had sold 5 only for Sh500. Broke and worse off than he came, Mutara bailed him out by paying for his accommodation and food as his CDs were selling.
Disappointed, on the last day, Martin stood on stage and announced “I want to know if it’s my music you hate or don’t have money,” he decided to sell them at half price of Sh50 to get a fare.
Traveling back to Kiambu from Nanyuki he felt disappointed but realized maybe GOD’s time had not come. “If GOD has to lift you up, you will be tested by fire so that you are full of revelation,” observes Martin.
Besides lack of money for recording, Martin Wa Janet says getting his music recognized was hard. Having realized there are hundreds of thousands of Kikuyu musicians he knew for his music to reach masses, GOD would have to intervene. “If you are an unknown musician you get ignored at events but work hard on your craft and leave the rest to GOD to uplift you,” says Martin.
Martin Wa Janet First Radio Airplay
Getting airplay in Kikuyu Radio stations wasn’t easy and he savors the moment in 2008 when his song ‘Niwe wenjire Githima’ got played first time on-air at Kameme FM. “I felt reborn, reinvigorated, and thanked GOD for it,” said Martin. According to Martin, one can spend lots of money on recording but what matters is GOD’s favor and prayers.
When composing Martin Wa Janet reads the Bible for revelation and connects the message to everyday life people go through. It takes him a day or over a month to perfect one song depending on the subject matter he focuses on.
For the Nitumwinyihirie with Obedi, he wrote the chorus, and Obedi wrote most verses, a process that took 6 months to complete the collaborated album. The tune according to Martin comes naturally as he gets the lyrics. Besides the Bible, he values listening to sermons as they provide him with songwriting ideas.
Martin Wa Janet’s advice to budding gospel artists is to go into it if one is sure it’s the call of GOD so incase an album flops you soldier on. Otherwise, an artist-driven to gospel music for money gets disappointed if his first album flops. He also advises one not to enter music because of a wave.
Martin Wa Janet Songs
- Ihaga Ria Tene Maa
- Herode Weka Atia
- Uthamaki Wa Thi-Ino
- Mwimenyererie
- Oya Ngatho Ma Lover
- Ngai Ndariganiirwo Ni Ithui
- Nii Nimakaga Muno
- Jehova We WI Ngai
- Mathani
- Inyui Ndungata Cia Roho
- Muhiki Na Muhikania
- Kuri Maundu Nyonete
- Thakame Ya Jesu
- Marikebu
Frequently Asked Questions About Martin Wa Janet
Who is Martin Wa Janet?
Martin Wa Janet is a Kenyan turbaned Kikuyu gospel musician (Mokorino), who has revolutionized Akorino music giving it a sense and touch of modernity. He is famously known for inspiring hits like ‘Nituririkanitwo’ (We have been remembered) and the ‘collabo’ song ‘Nitumwinyihirie’ (Let’s humble before Him) which he did with Obedi Karanja, another youthful Akorino singer.
How old is Martin Wa Janet?
Martin was born in Kihiu Mwiri, Murang’a County, he has not shared his date of birth with the public, as it is not documented anywhere as of 2020.
How tall is Martin Wa Janet?
Martin stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is Martin Wa Janet married?
Details about his love life are still under review. We will let you know when he gets in a relationship or when we discover helpful information about his love life.
How much is Martin Wa Janet worth?
Martin has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.
How much does Martin Wa Janet make?
Details about Martin’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.
Where does Martin live?
He is a resident of Kenya, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Is Martin dead or alive?
Martin is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Martin Now?
Martin is and has been producing music since 2010, having his last music released on YouTube on 12th Nov 2020. Watch and sing Martin’s latest release below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cl6j3uCjdWk
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