Fab 40: How Ashanti Celebrated her 40th Birthday

Ashanti celebrated her 40th birthday in grand fashion—literally! The Grammy-winning artist turned 40 on October 13 and chose to celebrate the milestone while enjoying the sun, sea and sand in the two-island state.

Like a true celebrity, she commemorated the milestone in fine style with relatives and some of her closest friends.

“Overwhelmed with love and gratitude. Thankful for all the blessings, lessons, reasons and seasons. I cannot express how happy I am for this next chapter in life,” Ashanti captioned a photo on Instagram.

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Overwhelmed with love and gratitude. Thankful for all the blessings, lessons, reasons and seasons. I cannot express how happy I am for this next chapter in life. Thank all of you guys for the endless love and support throughout all of these years. The ups and downs the ins and outs the friends and foes. Everything happens for a reason and in Gods time. Thank you guys for all of your birthday wishes I truly appreciate you so much. Love y’all. 10/13 ♎️♎️♎️🎉🎉🎉🥳🥳🥳 @iam_jonathan_ hair @alicia_sereno @retrofete @hodgesbay_antigua @dreamyachtcharters @beaurevetravel
 
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“Thank all of you guys for the endless love and support throughout all of these years. The ups and downs the ins and outs the friends and foes,” Ashanti wrote. “Everything happens for a reason and in Gods time. Thank you guys for all of your birthday wishes I truly appreciate you so much. Love y’all.”

While relishing in her new milestone, Ashanti took quite a few snapshots to commemorate her week-long stay in Antigua.

From setting on a private jet wearing a fashionable two-piece to serving up BAWDY in a shimmery pink bikini, see for yourself how birthday girl Ashanti showed up and showed out for her big day!

1. Private jet trip

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Pre Bday week 🎉🎉🎉we on the way 🥳🥳🥳 @liltuneshi @theoriginalmomanger @breezay_ @iam_jonathan_ @parrisfranz #shanbdayweek
 
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Rapper Flo Rida was among those who journeyed to Antigua for Ashanti’s birthday festivities.

The group stayed at the Hodges Bay Resort.

According to owner Jeff Wellemeyer, since news of Ashanti’s stay was made public, three other celebrities have also announced plans to travel to Antigua and Barbuda and have made arrangements to stay at Hodges Bay.

2. Serving sexy in a metallic swimsuit

Wellemeyer said Ashanti recorded scenes for an upcoming music video during her recent vacation in Antigua. So we can expect some new music soon.

3. 40″ pink hair and a $600 dress

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 @ashanti Y’all know I Had to Give Freeennnn them 40 Inches for her Bday🌸🌸🌸 Happy Birthday Freeennnn 🌸🌸 Drop a 🌸 and Say Happy Birthday Freenn 🌸🌸 Giving Island Vybez🌴🌴 Wig @missyhairboutique 🌸 Using @boldholdlacewigtape 🌸
 
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4. Birthday cake

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 🍰 #Ashanti 💚
 
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5. A barely-there pink bikini

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Hey so you know I’m not big on the superficial fluff. The long flex captions. & All the IG extras most will do on here for a narrative generally in these moments. Not my thing. But what is my thing is rockin’ wit’ who rocks wit’ me. Til’ them wheels pop. So it’s only right that I share on here, on account of the occasion a bit that we have a very unique journey...an unparalleled one actually. One that details sustainability, accountability & emphatically I say—strong relatability & connection... through a few shared ups & downs & even with the moments lost...Lots’ of good times!! You know I always say...“Day 1’s do, what Day 1’s do!!” — & in part, it’s because it’s not a show...or performance for me. It’s a sisterhood...a friendship...real MF’kn life. With a long-lasting heart imprint. From teens to grown women...from Club Kaya (w/ no id) to everywhere a passport takes us...lol...bad deals to good ones etc! And we still here. With a still unfolding story. Your compassion and ability to balance the scale when things are off is one of my favorite things about you! True libra sh*t I guess. That’s us. And ain’t no question if I’m pulling up to see about ya if it’s a problem or a flight...you know I’m on it! (We’ve definitely seen both of these scenarios! 🤣) So a clink in the air 🥂to my ace!! Salute...you’re walking history around this Bih!! And sometimes it’s ok to let em’ know!! Because your external beauty is even more reflective of what’s actually there internally. More love, life & success to you!! And Because I saw the movie from the beginning I know exactly that THIS & more, is more than deserving til’ the ending credits!! Love u beyond words! Keep applying pressure on em’, you make it look dope AF! Cheers to your next chapter & Happy Birthday again Sis!!! @ashanti Bless Up! God’s forever favor to you young legend!! Lovvvve you “Toe’-Naaaaay!” 🤣❤️❤️❤️❤️😘🥰🥰🥂#ShanBdayWeek @hodgesbay_antigua @dreamyachtcharters . #crownsup
 
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Ashanti is clearly living her best life after working for most of her youth and giving us enough hits to last a lifetime. Happy 40th birthday, Ashanti!

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 😱😱😱 OMG I thought he was gonna drop me!!!! 😨😨😩😩🙈📸 @fliphd_life @hodgesbay_antigua @beaurevetravel @dreamyachtcharter recap 10/13 ♎️🎉🥳
 
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