Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas is an American recording artist, record producer, dancer, and actress.
Ashanti ended the 2010 decade (2000-09) as the third top new R&B artist behind Alicia Keys and Beyoncé.
-Wikipedia
Birth Name: Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas
Also Known As: Shany Bonnie
Born: October 13, 1980 (age 43)
From: Roslyn, New York, U.S.
Parents: Ken-Kaide Thomas Douglas
Tina Douglas
Siblings: Kenashia
Genre(s):
R&B,
hip hop,
hip hop soul,
pop
Instrument(s):
Vocals,
piano
Occupation(s):
Singer-songwriter,
record producer,
dancer,
actress
Active From: 1994-present
Associated Acts:
Ja Rule,
Akon,
Nelly,
R. Kelly,
Alicia Keys,
Beyonce
Awards:
Grammy Awards: Best Contemporary R&B Album for Ashanti (2003)
American Music Awards: Favorite new artist in pop/rock and hip-hop/R&B categories (2003)
Teen Choice Award: Choice Breakout Artist (2002)
Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards: Entertainer of the year and best new solo artist (2002)
Quotes:
"I'm the same old girl from high school.''
"I think it's very important once people meet you and they see in real life, yeah, you're a real person, you're normal just like them.''
"To me it doesn't make sense to change who you are as a person because you got a little bit of fame.''
"It's definitely an honor to just be recognized for such a prestigious award and I'm just so happy to be here with all my people who have been supporting me." (when receiving the awards at the 8th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards)