An American R&B singer, Ashanti Douglas first became famous by contributing vocals to two songs that hit it big at the same time:
Ja Rule's "Always On Time" and
Fat Joe's "What's Luv?" She would go on to have her own hits with "Foolish", "Happy", "Baby", "Rock Wit You", "Rain On Me" and "Only U." Her acting credits include "The Muppets' Wizard of Oz", "Bride And Prejudice", "Coach Carter" and "John Tucker Must Die."
Ashanti, Jeffrey Wright, Kenny Leon, LL Cool J, Tavis Smiley, and Sharon Leal Attend The 20th Annual NAACP Theatre ...Several celebrities attend the 20th Annual NAACP Theatre awards on August 30th. Honorees include Ashanti Douglas, Jeffrey Wright, Kenny Leon, Wren Brown, Isagenix, and Wal-Mart. Several presenters include Nia Long, Tavis Smiley, Sharon Leal, Ben Vereen, LL Cool J, and Tatyana Ali. This year's award show was hosted by LisaRaye McCoy and Mekhi Phifer.
Soldier Nabbed With WeePOLICE at Akomadan in the Offinso North District of the Ashanti region have arrested a soldier, an instructor at the Achiase Jungle Warfare School in the Eastern region with quantities of substances suspected to be Indian hemp.
Devils win, 3-0SPORTS- Winter Haven's Ashanti Willix (4) and Katora Roberts (23) block Auburndale's Sara Alumbaugh's (9) spike Wednesday evening at Auburndale. George Aycrigg / News Chief. Wednesday, September 01, 2010.
Who Looked More Bangin??? NAACP Theatre Awards EditionAshanti and Meagan Good hit up the NAACP Theatre Awards last night in Los Angeles looking quite lovely. Out of these two ladies, we gotta ask? Who Looked More Bangin??? Click Here To View Entire Image Gallery
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20th NAACP Theatre Awards*On Monday night, Aug. 30, the red carpet of the 20th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards at the Director?s Guild of America in Los Angeles was a night to remember. Sponsored by the Beverly Hills/Hollywood branch of the civil rights organization, Mekhi Phifer and LisaRaye McCoy (pictured above) co-hosted the event. Among the honorees, Ashanti Douglas [...]
Kumasi Sex Workers Angry Over Nigeria "Ashawos"Ghanaian girls who offer sex for money at Adum, a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti region, have expressed anger over some Nigerians importing younger and prettier girls who are gradually taking over the sex business.
Lloyd Opts For Less, "I Feel It's Time For A Change"R&B singer Lloyd has taken a "less-is-more" approach to his image by cutting off his signature braids he's maintained for over ten years. [Visit SOHH.com for more information]
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Ashanti's name comes from the Ashanti, a section of the people known as the Akans in Ghana.
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