Bio
Shannon Owies is a South African singer best known as one of the Top 30 contestants on the SABC2 reality television competition I Want to Sing Gospel, in 2008.
She is from Cape Town.
Q&A
Profession
I am a junior hair stylist at Partners Hair Design.
Why do you want to sing Gospel?
I have been singing since the age of nine, I want to make a difference to all the other youngsters; I would love to be a motivation to them.
Who is your favourite Gospel local artist?
Rebecca Malope.
What will you do with the R100,000 if you win?
I would love to start a day care centre that inspires young women to be confident women, have my own house and bring other young people that are down in the gutter. Oh and not forget to pay my tithes first.
What will you bring that is different if you win the recording album?
I want to minister to souls and bring the original plan God has for us, reach out to those born out of wedlock...tell someone they matter.
What don’t people know about you?
I am a spontaneous person; I want to make sure people always feel good about them. I care and am straightforward with a big heart in helping people to get to their destiny.
Who inspires you?
Where I come from and Juanita Bynum.
What has been your most difficult thing you had to overcome?
I lost my mother at the age of 10 years and have never seen her since; I met my father for the first time when I was 15 years. It’s been difficult to make ends meet, but I am a positive person.
Who/what makes you happy?
If I can laugh all day and just be myself.
What’s your favourite meal?
Pasta, vegetables.
If you had to send a message to Lindelani what would it be?
"Dear Mr. Mkhize, I know was born to do this...God created me to be a worshipper, please give me a chance to praise him with my gift, and for my hometown."
What’s your message to your soon to be fans?
"I know I have been an encouragement to you and will continue to be that, please keep supporting me as they know me in character."