Happy birthday! Mashonda turns 47 today

The iconic and legendary singer turns 47 on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.

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Mashonda is celebrating her 47th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Popular singer-songwriter Mashonda (January Joy, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 47th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Mashonda, a cultural icon

Born Mashonda Tifrere in Boston on January 9, 1979, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Mashonda's not just a great singer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Mashonda hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Mashonda as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 47.

Happy Birthday, Mashonda, you're the best!

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