Janesh – Biography, Real Name, Age and Songs
Janesh, born Jane Malemela, is a talented South African Lekompo artist who has gained recognition for her unique sound, particularly in Limpopo music. She is best known for her hit song “Bao Jelasa,” which was featured on the Dikoloto Album by Motion Roots, a duo formed with Abi wa Mampela. Her diverse music portfolio includes tracks like “Painkiller,” “Partnerer,” “Psycho,” “Ditjotjo,” and more, showcasing her versatility across various South African sounds, especially the Limpopo genre.
Janesh hails from humble beginnings in Limpopo and is driven by hard work and dedication in the music industry. She is part of the duo Motion Roots and is also the main artist under Riri AJ Entertainment, alongside Abi wa Mampela. Her producer, Hitboss SA, has been instrumental in shaping her sound.
With a significant following, Janesh has an average of 250.4k monthly listeners on Spotify and 46.1k followers. Her popular track “Bao Jelasa 2.0” has garnered an impressive 2.3 million streams, further solidifying her presence in the music scene.
Despite her music career, Janesh is also pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, demonstrating her commitment to both her artistic passion and academic growth.
Profile Summary
| Real Name | Jane Malemela |
| Stage Name | Janesh |
| Date of Birth | 17th October, 2024 |
| Place of Birth | Sikhusese, Limpopo, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Age | 21 in 2025 |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Profession | Vocalist |
| Genre | Lekompo |
| Youtube | @JaneshSA |
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| TikTok | @janesh35 |
| Janesh Janesh | |
| Spotify | open.spotify.com/artist/1oK1EnI3oWOsRKlV4e6L5L |
| Apple Music | music.apple.com/za/artist/janesh/1486345094 |
| Boomplay | boomplay.com/artists/33203432 |
| Audiomack | audiomack.com/janesh-2 |
| Amazon Music | music.amazon.co.uk/artists/B08129PQYH/janesh |
| Bookings | [email protected] |
Songs
2023 – Painkiller
2023 – Banna ba December
2024 – Lekompo Balcony Mix
2024 – Psycho
2024 – Selaleng
2024 – Inama
2024 – Bao Jelasa 2.0
2024 – Maphodisa
2024 – Lamazing
2024 – Lekompo Balcony Mix 2 (Ep)
2025 – Depression
2025 – Skirt sa di Rough Dance
2025 – Mmapelo