13 November 2026 · The Guardian
Ashanti Talks Music and Life Lessons
Ashanti shares her excitement about re-recording her music and reflects on her career and family life.
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Adapted from The Guardian, 3 November 2026, and rewritten at three levels by Newslish. Newslish is not affiliated with the source. Read the original.
Grammar in this story
“She wants to own her music rights, which is very important to her.”
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Key vocabulary
generous adjective
willing to give and share freely
“My friend is very generous; she always shares her toys.”
excited adjective
feeling very happy and enthusiastic
“I am excited to go to the concert this weekend.”
important adjective
having great significance or value
“It is important to eat healthy food every day.”
memorable adjective
worth remembering or easily remembered
“The birthday party was a memorable event for everyone.”
perform verb
to act or entertain in front of an audience
“The students will perform a play for their parents.”
Quick quiz
01What is Ashanti re-recording?
02What does 'generous' mean in the text?
03How long has Ashanti been together with Nelly?
04What does Ashanti do when she arrives at a hotel?
Discussion
Ashanti talks about the importance of owning her music rights. How do you feel about artists taking control of their work? In your answer, use the words 'important' and 'control'.