She is incredibly talented and wonderful. “We appreciate so much Shanah’s hard work. 'The film follows the first two decades of Franklin's life, from being born as a musical prodigy in an affluent African-American family, the effect of losing her mother at age 10 to her arduous rise to international musical stardom, while simultaneously enduring an abusive marriage and constraints of patriarchy, ultimately concluding with the recording of her influential live album Amazing Grace (1972),' Wikipedia described the movie.Īlthough Manjeru did not land the role, the auditioning team in charge of the movie had nothing but high praises for the young talent, painting a picture of a young teenager with a bright future on the big screens. The movie followed the rise of musical icon Aretha Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church choir to her international superstardom. Manjeru was to audition for a role in the 2021 American biographical musical drama film dubbed Respect.

The stage was set and the KBC host was invited to audition for a role of a lifetime. Back in 2019, Hollywood came calling and Manjeru answered. She rocks at 13,” Afrima stated.īut this was not the first big moment for the 13-year-old in her young career. “And wins the Best African Female Artiste in Inspirational Music.

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