Ashanti Speaking Fee: $100,000 to $125,000
Travels From:
NYC - New York City
Primary Topic Category:
Bands and Music
Secondary Topic Category:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) / Social Justice
Ashanti Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Ashanti is a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, actress, and author. She burst onto the music scene with her self-titled debut album in 2002, which set a record for the most albums sold by a debut female artist in its first week. Ashanti has released six studio albums and received numerous awards, including eight Billboard Awards and two American Music Awards. In addition to her music career, she has published books, including a children's book, and has launched her own fragrance and clothing lines. She continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry and engages in various brand partnerships.
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