- Towanda Braxton is an American entertainer who started singing at a very young age and later made her career debut in 1981 with her family group, The Braxtons
- She is from a singing family and her elder sister Toni Braxon is one of the best female-selling artists in history
- The mother of 2 has not starred in many works but she currently runs a relationship podcast with her boyfriend Sean Hall
Towanda Braxton, Toni Braxton’s sister is an American actress cum producer known for movies such as So Many Ways (1996), Envision (2021), Finding Destiny, and Misguided Behavior (2017).
Although Towanda is an entertainer on her own, she is also known for being a member of The Braxtons; an American musical quintet comprising 5 sisters Toni Braxton, Traci Braxton, Trina Braxton, Evelyn Jackson, and Tamar Braxton.
The 51-year-old is also an entrepreneur and a mother of 2. Keep reading to know more about Braxton’s early life, career, and relationships.
Early Life and Career Background of Towanda Braxton
Towanda Braxton was born on September 18, 1973, in Severn, Maryland, USA to the family of a Methodist clergy couple, Michael Conrad (Father) and Evelyn Jackson (Mother).
The 51-years-old was raised in a strict religious household alongside her 4 sisters and 1 brother. Her siblings are Toni Braxton (born October 7, 1967), Traci Renee Braxton (Born April 2, 1971), Trina Braxon (born on December 3, 1974), and Tamar Braxon (born in 1977).
Her first singing experience was in the church choir alongside her siblings. The 6 siblings sang in the choir at several churches and toured the East Coast with their religious parents singing at various events before they decided to form evolve into a musical quintet.
Towanda’s Career Started In 1989
Towanda started her professional career in 1989 with The Braxons, a singing group that comprised her and all her sisters.
Before 1989, the sisters began to harmonize together with a ‘Toilet paper song’ while they were still young. The Braxtons say that this song was their first song-writing experience and also the first time they made a harmony as a group.
With Braxton’s, Towanda signed her first record deal with Arista Records in 1989. The group released its first single titled Good Life in 1991, but the song did not become a big hit that could launch Towanda and her sisters to stardom. Moreover, the Arita Record label had marketing problems with The Braxtons and their content due to the age disparity of the sisters.
Following the problems, the group was dropped from the label. However, Toni Braxton was later chosen and signed as LaFace’s first female solo artist. This made Towanda and her other sisters become backup singers for Toni’s tours, music videos, and promotional appearances.
Her Group Released Their First Album in 1996
Even though The Braxons group could not continue with Arita Records, the sisters comprising Towanda, Tamar, and Trina released an album in 1996 titled So Many Ways with a new record deal with Atlantic. The album did not feature Traci because she became pregnant and Altlantic did not want to make do with her in that condition.
The Braxtons were not as successful as expected after the release of their first album. The group was also said to have experienced some problems which made them disband in 1999. All members of the group including Towanda went on to pursue their careers.
Towanda did not so much dive into music as her other sisters following the split. She is only known to have scantily featured in some movies and T.V series.
However, between 2011 to 2014, WE tv confirmed that it signed Toni Braxton and her sisters for a reality series entitled Braxton Family Values. This was more of a reunion for the sisters. More so, The Braxon sisters released another album in October 2015 entitled Braxton Family Christmas. The album notably charted number 1 on the US Heatseekers Albums in December 2015.
While The Braxon made impressive efforts to be reunited, they, unfortunately, lost Traci to cancer in March 2022. Until her death, Traci was also an American singer, reality television personality, and radio personality.
A Quick Look at Towanda Braxton’s Discography and Filmography
Albums
- So Many Ways (Group Album) – 1996
- Braxton Family Christmas – 2015
T.V Series
- Braxton Family Series – 2011 to 2015
- Unbreak My Heart – 2016
Movies
- Envision – 2021
- Misguided Behavior – 2017
Her Sister, Toni Braxton Has won 7 Grammy Awards
Towanda Braxton’s oldest sister, Toni Braxton is the most successful and popular among The Braxtons. Since she went solo, the singer has been able to win 7 Grammy Awards, 9 Billboard Music Awards, and 7 American Music Awards.
Toni has also sold over 70 million records worldwide. She is currently reckoned as one of the best-selling female artists in history. Her first album was released in 1993, a few years after she was singled out by producers for a solo record deal.
Towanda Braxton’s Marriage and Divorce
Braxton was married to Andre Carter between 2004 to 2017. The couple’s marriage was marred by several issues which led to its end. According to Towanda, her ex-husband did not have a job and he was not a responsible father to their children. This caused her to file for divorce in 2017.
However, the estranged couple has 2 children together. Their names are Brooke Braxton (born 27 of December 2005) and Carter Braxton Montelus (born November 11, 2006).
After breaking up with Andre Carter, Towanda started a relationship with a music producer named Sean Hall. According to Towanda’s Instagram, her paths crossed with Hall over 28 years ago but their romance started in 2015.
The couple is not yet married but there is every possibility they will tie the knot in no distant time.
Meanwhile, her boyfriend has been accused of being a clout chaser by some of her friends and family members. A clout chaser is a person who attempts to gain political or social power and influence, especially through association or conflict with public figures.
According to Towanda’s sister Traci, Hall gets too involved in the sisters’ business and is likely in a relationship with her sister for personal, selfish benefits. Despite the rising criticisms around Towanda’s relationship with Hall the couple still appears to be waxing stronger together.
What is Towanda Braxton up to?
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Toni Braxton’s sister is now mostly active on youtube where she and her boyfriend host a program titled kingladybug. The program features candid conversations about relationships, personal troubles, and how to overcome them.
Braxton also has a skincare company called T.Braxon Skincare and she mostly models her beauty products by herself. Furthermore, she has a net worth of over $1 million which she made from her individual business and her entertainment career.
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