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Ashanti speaks on her mom representing her, black women and more at Essence Fest 2018

Ashanti rarely appears at Essence, but when she does, it’s memorable.

Ashanti stopped through the Essence Fest Press room after her performance at Essence Fest. Our partner Jahze TV media asked Ashanti about her momager, and how she feels being a woman in the industry.

Check out the full video below!

 

 

Marcella Hogan

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