Ashanti Reflects on Early Passion for Singing and 20 Years Since Breakthrough Single ‘Foolish’
variety.comAlex Gonzalez That Ashanti’s name, referencing the Ashanti empire of Ghana, means “woman of strength” should come as no surprise to anyone who’s worked with the singer-songwriter.With a career spanning more than two decades, and numerous hit singles and films under her belt, she’s more than lived up to it.
Which is why on April 7, Ashanti will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.While fans may argue that this accolade is long overdue, Ashanti believes the honor arrives right on time.
That’s because 2022 is shaping up to parallel Ashanti’s 2002 as the singer sets out on a slate of projects. On top of her star ceremony, Ashanti is preparing to release a book, film a documentary, and produce and star in a feature film.
She also plans to put out new music, and recently announced a partnership with EQ Exchange, a Web3 company dedicated to the musician-fan relationship that utilizes blockchain technology.
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