Ashanti Reveals Engagement to Nelly as They Await Arrival of Their First Baby: A Joyful Union

Pregnant Ashanti Confirms Engagement to Nelly

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Ashanti and Nelly have announced their engagement, just before they are expecting their first baby together.

"This new year of my life is truly a blessing filled with love, hope, and excitement," shared Ashanti, 43, with Essence on Wednesday, April 17. "I have always looked forward to motherhood, and being able to share this journey with my family, fiancé, and devoted fans who have supported my career means the world to me."

The pregnant singer announced her pregnancy in an Instagram video where her team was rushing her onstage for a concert.

In the video, she joked about needing approximately nine months, while showing a fertility test from Proov, a company she co-owns with Nelly, 49.

Ashanti shared a post with the caption, “Baby baby baby baby…. ️.”

In December 2023, we announced that Ashanti and Nelly are expecting their first child together, which will be his fifth. Nelly is also a father to daughter Chanelle, 29, and son Cornell Haynes III, 24, from his previous relationship with Channetta Valentine. Additionally, he lovingly adopted Shawn and Sydney, the children of his late sister Jackie Donahue, after she passed away in 2005.

Ashanti and Nelly first met at a Grammy Awards press conference and dated on and off from 2003 to 2013. After a decade apart, they reconnected in April 2023.

During a September 2023 interview on the “Boss Moves with Rasheeda” podcast, Nelly shared, “Yeah, we cool again. I think it surprised both of us though. It wasn’t anything that I don’t think was planned.”

He mentioned, "Before, I felt like both of us were focused on our careers, and it can be tough when there are so many people involved."

According to a source, the couple is taking their reunion slowly.

"A source exclusively told Us in September 2023 that a few years ago, Ashanti never would've imagined reconciling with Nelly. However, they are now enjoying spending time together and they don't want to rush anything."

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According to a source close to them, Ashanti and Nelly have a deep connection and feel very at ease in each other's company.

As Ashanti prepares for motherhood, her close friends and ex-partners are thrilled for the couple.

Joyner Lucas, who used to date Ashanti, couldn't stop praising her on the "Jason Lee Show" recently. He described her as a truly great person and expressed his excitement for her upcoming journey into motherhood.

According to Joyner Lucas, Ashanti is about to become a mom, something she has always dreamed of. He believes she will excel in this new role and often reminded her of that when they were together.

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