- Ashanti disclosed her engagement to Nelly in an exclusive interview with Essence Magazine on Wednesday.
- Ashanti revealed how this new year has been filled with love, hope, and anticipation, stating that she has always looked further to becoming a mother
The R&B singer and American rapper, Ashanti and Nelly have decided to take the next step in their relationship, announcing their engagement and also the news that they are expecting their first child together.
This exciting news was recently shared by Ashanti in an exclusive interview with Essence Magazine this week.
Ashanti expressed her gratitude for the abundance of love, excitement, and hope that has come with this new chapter in her life.
She said:
“This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation.
“Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who have been so supportive of my career, is an amazing experience”.
After dating back in 2003 and going their separate ways in 2013, Ashanti and Nelly found their way back to each other in 2023.
The confirmation of their rekindled love came through a heartfelt Instagram post on Ashanti’s birthday in October.
While this will be Ashanti’s first child, it will be an expansion of the family for Nelly, who already has two children from a previous relationship.
He also has two adopted children whom he welcomed after the passing of his stepsister, Jaqueline Donahue, in 2005.
In another news, Exciting reactions trail video of Ayra Starr finally meeting her idol, Rihanna.
Rihanna, the dynamic CEO of Fenty Beauty, made a glamorous appearance at the star-studded launch party of her latest creation, the FENTY x PUMA Creeper Phatty Earth Tone, held at Tobacco Dock in London on Wednesday (April 17).
In attendance at the star-studded event was none other than rising music sensation Ayra Starr, who seized the opportunity to rub shoulders with her musical idol and ultimate source of inspiration, Riri herself.
The footage beautifully captured the heartfelt exchange between the two, as they openly expressed their mutual admiration, enveloping each other in warm hugs and radiant smiles.
With genuine warmth radiating from their expressions, they paused to capture the sweet moment with a selfie.
