Meshell Ndegeocello is an American musician best known for playing Singer/Bassist for the album Plantation Lullabies.
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Best Known For:The album Plantation Lullabies
Breakthrough:Released debut album Plantation Lullabies in 1993
10 Quick Facts About Meshell Ndegeocello
- Full Name: Meshell Ndegeocello
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The album Plantation Lullabies
- Date of Birth: August 29, 1968
- Age: 58 years old
- Place of Birth: West Berlin
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Alison Riley
- Children: Solomon
Meshell Ndegeocello Age
Meshell Ndegeocello is about 58 years old as of 2026. Meshell Ndegeocello was born in 1968.
Education
She attended Duke Ellington School of the Arts, where she studied Arts.
- Duke Ellington School of the Arts
- Field of Study: Arts
Career & Work
Meshell Ndegeocello's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Maverick Records.
Organization: Maverick Records
Role: Recording Artist
Period: 1993–Present
Details: USA · Influential artist credited with helping spark the neo-soul movement.
Rise to Fame
Meshell Ndegeocello rose to prominence for her role for the album Plantation Lullabies.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Plantation Lullabies, Wild Night, and The Omnichord Real Book.
- Work: Plantation Lullabies (Singer/Bassist, 1993) — Debut album
- Work: Wild Night (Featured Artist, 1994) — Duet with John Mellencamp
- Work: The Omnichord Real Book (Singer/Composer, 2023) — Grammy-winning album
Awards & Achievements
- Best Alternative Jazz Album — Grammy Awards — The Omnichord Real Book
Meshell Ndegeocello Family & Relationships
Meshell Ndegeocello is married to Alison Riley. She has 1 child, Solomon.
- Father: Jacques Johnson
- Mother: Helen Johnson
- Children:
- Solomon (1989)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Meshell Ndegeocello
- Popular As: Michelle Lynn Johnson
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 29, 1968
- Age: 58
- Birthday: August 29
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Place of Birth: West Berlin
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Father: Jacques Johnson
- Mother: Helen Johnson
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Alison Riley
- Children: Solomon
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $63,000–$569,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $437,000–$10,928,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Performances, recordings and potentially royalties
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- John Mellencamp (Collaborator • Duet on 'Wild Night')
