Singer - R&B
Name : Ashanti (Ashanti Shequoyia Douglas)
Born : October 13, 1980
Country : born Glen Cove, New York, United States
Lives : USA

Ashanti Bio..
Ashanti is a famous R&B singer, who's real name is Ashanti Shequoyia Douglas. She was born on October 13, 1980 in Glen Cove, New York to a Hispanic and African-American mother and African-American and half Chinese father.

Ashanti started her career as a musician in 1994, when she was discovered at a talent show. But the big turning point for her career was in 2002 when she collaborated with Ja Rule and Fat Joe, releasing two radio hits: "Always On Time" and "What's Luv?".

Her debut album was released in 2002 and was named "Ashanti", which was then followed by her next album "Chapter II" in 2003. These and her next two next albums ("Concrete Rose" and "Can't Stop/Collectibles") were all successes for the R&B star.

Ashanti's filmography includes such movies, guest appearances and TV projects as Coach Carter (2005), The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005) and Bride & Prejudice (2004). Additional to that in the year 2005 Ashanti has created her own fragrance line, called "Precious Jewel by Ashanti", and clothing line "Delicious Curves".

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