Its good tidings all the way for Gospel singer Janet Otieno this year as she has bagged a nomination in the inaugural Trace Awards.

The nominees were announced on Monday 21st August 2023. She is the ONLY Female Gospel artiste in AFRICA to be nominated in the awards.

She is the only Kenyan Gospel artiste to be nominated in the awards Focusing a global spotlight on musicians, creators, entrepreneurs and achievers from across Africa and the African diaspora, the Trace Awards and Festival will take place in Kigali, Rwanda from Friday 20 to Saturday 21 October 2023, in partnership with Visit Rwanda and QA Venue Solutions Rwanda, the venue management company of BK Arena.

Below is the category in which she is nomintaed:

 Best Gospel Artist

Benjamin Dube (South Africa)  

Janet Otieno (Kenya)

 KS Bloom (Ivory Coast)  

Levixone (Uganda) l

Moses Bliss (Nigeria)

 Word From Janet Otieno about her nomination: "My heart is full of gratitude for the honor of being nominated in the inaugural Trace Awards. The recognition means more to me than words can express, and I wanted to take a moment to extend my sincere thanks to Trace TV. As a gospel artiste, my mission is grounded in sharing the message of hope, love, and salvation through my music. While awards are not the focus of my journey, I am truly appreciative of this gesture. It signifies not only a personal achievement but also an opportunity to reach more hearts with the good news that I am so passionate about."