Ashanti Reveals Pregnancy and Engagement to Nelly
R&B singer Ashanti has recently announced some exciting news – she is expecting her first child and is engaged to long-time partner Nelly. The 43-year-old singer shared the news in an exclusive interview with Essence magazine, expressing her excitement and gratitude for the new chapters in her life.
In the interview, Ashanti expressed her joy at the prospect of becoming a mother, stating, “This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation.” She also shared her happiness at being able to share this experience with her family, fiancé, and loyal fans who have supported her throughout her career.
The announcement was further confirmed on Ashanti’s Instagram, where she shared a video featuring her mother, Tina Douglas, and a positive pregnancy test. In the video, Ashanti playfully teased that she would need about nine months before returning to the stage.
While this will be Ashanti’s first child, Nelly already has children from a previous relationship. Nelly has a daughter, Chanelle, and a son, Cornell Haynes III, with ex-partner Channetta Valentine. He also adopted his late sister’s children, Shawn and Sydney Thomas, after she passed away in 2005.
The news of Ashanti’s pregnancy comes as a pleasant surprise to fans who have been eagerly following the couple’s relationship since they first got together in 2003. Despite a period of separation and dating other people, Ashanti and Nelly rekindled their romance and are now preparing to start a family together.
On top of the pregnancy announcement, Ashanti also revealed that she and Nelly are engaged, adding another layer of joy to their already exciting news. While details of the engagement have not been shared publicly, fans are thrilled to see the couple moving forward in their relationship.
As Nelly himself expressed in a recent interview, their reconnection was unexpected but welcome. He shared, “We’re both pretty much doing what we do,” indicating that their relationship has naturally evolved over time.
Congratulations to Ashanti and Nelly on their engagement and impending arrival of their new bundle of joy. With so much love and excitement surrounding them, 2024 is sure to be a memorable year for the happy couple. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for this growing family.
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