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Meshell Ndegeocello Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 5, 2026: By Njora Robert

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
  • Age: 57 years old
  • Date of Birth: August 29, 1968
  • Place of Birth: West Berlin
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Alison Riley
  • Children: Solomon
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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.

Other

  • 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, including 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: 57
  • 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

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Business

Related Biographies

  • John Mellencamp (Collaborator • Duet on 'Wild Night')

Online Presence

  • instagram:https://www.instagram.com/meshellndegeocello/

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