Keshia Chanté

'''Keshia Chanté Harper''' (born June 16, 1988) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] singer-[[songwriter]], [[television]] host, [[Actor|actress]], humanitarian, and businesswoman.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mamo |first=Heran |date=2018-07-10 |title=Here Are the Lyrics to Drake’s ‘In My Feelings’ |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/lyrics/drake-in-my-feelings-lyrics-8464667/ |access-date=2025-06-02 |website=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref>

'''Keshia Chanté Harper''' (born June 16, 1988) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] singer-[[songwriter]], [[television]] host, [[Actor|actress]], humanitarian, and businesswoman.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mamo |first=Heran |date=2018-07-10 |title=Here Are the Lyrics to Drake’s ‘In My Feelings’ |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/lyrics/drake-in-my-feelings-lyrics-8464667/ |access-date=2025-06-02 |website=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref>

Chanté is the youngest [[Juno Award]] winner, a seven-time nominee, and has won five [[Canadian Urban Music Awards]] and two [[Canadian Radio Music Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bourne |first=Kevin |date=2024-08-22 |title=Keshia Chanté celebrates 20th anniversary of debut album |url=https://shiftermagazine.com/music/keshia-chante-20th-anniversary-album |access-date=2025-06-26 |website=SHIFTER Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> Chanté was given a star on the [[Brampton Arts Walk of Fame]] for her achievements in Canadian Music and Film.<ref name="bramptonguardian.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.bramptonguardian.com/whatson-story/5920028-the-stars-shine-at-brampton-arts-walk-of-fame-ceremony/|title=The stars shine at Brampton Arts Walk of Fame ceremony |website=BramptonGuardian.com|first=Radhika|last=Panjwani|date=September 20, 2015}}</ref> Chanté has had top chart singles on radio in Canada and Japan, as well as eight Top 10 singles on the radio music charts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://umacgroup.com/index.php/ourevents/keshia-chante/|title=Keshia Chanté {{!}} UMAC GROUP|access-date=April 25, 2019|archive-date=April 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416153055/http://umacgroup.com/index.php/ourevents/keshia-chante/|url-status=dead}}</ref> She has earned multiple [[Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada|SOCAN]] Awards for her songwriting efforts. Her single "[[Table Dancer]]" hit #9 on the [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] [[Japan Hot 100]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Keshia Chanté|url=https://www.bet.com/tag/de1jv8/keshia-chante|website=Bet.com|access-date=February 13, 2017}}</ref>

Chanté is the youngest [[Juno Award]] winner, a seven-time nominee, has won five [[Canadian Urban Music Awards]] and two [[Canadian Radio Music Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bourne |first=Kevin |date=2024-08-22 |title=Keshia Chanté celebrates 20th anniversary of debut album |url=https://shiftermagazine.com/music/keshia-chante-20th-anniversary-album |access-date=2025-06-26 |website=SHIFTER Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> Chanté was given a star on the [[Brampton Arts Walk of Fame]] for her achievements in Canadian Music and Film.<ref name="bramptonguardian.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.bramptonguardian.com/whatson-story/5920028-the-stars-shine-at-brampton-arts-walk-of-fame-ceremony/|title=The stars shine at Brampton Arts Walk of Fame ceremony |website=BramptonGuardian.com|first=Radhika|last=Panjwani|date=September 20, 2015}}</ref> Chanté has had top chart singles on radio in Canada and Japan, as well as eight Top 10 singles on the radio music charts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://umacgroup.com/index.php/ourevents/keshia-chante/|title=Keshia Chanté {{!}} UMAC GROUP|access-date=April 25, 2019|archive-date=April 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416153055/http://umacgroup.com/index.php/ourevents/keshia-chante/|url-status=dead}}</ref> She has earned multiple [[Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada|SOCAN]] Awards for her songwriting efforts. Her single "[[Table Dancer]]" hit #9 on the [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] [[Japan Hot 100]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Keshia Chanté|url=https://www.bet.com/tag/de1jv8/keshia-chante|website=Bet.com|access-date=February 13, 2017}}</ref>

Chanté has served as an international music judge on ''[[The World's Best]]'' and hosted ''[[Entertainment Tonight Canada]]''. Chanté is currently an International Voter for the [[Golden Globe Awards]].<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web |title=International Voters and Countries |url=https://www.goldenglobes.com/articles/golden-globe-international-voters-countries |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=Golden Globes |date=April 10, 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

Chanté has served as an international music judge on ''[[The World's Best]]'' and hosted ''[[Entertainment Tonight Canada]]''. Chanté is currently an International Voter for the [[Golden Globe Awards]].<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web |title=International Voters and Countries |url=https://www.goldenglobes.com/articles/golden-globe-international-voters-countries |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=Golden Globes |date=April 10, 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

Chanté has hosted, judged, and appeared on several shows, including the [[BET Awards]], Paramount, Peak of the Week, The Official [[Big Brother (American TV series)|Big Brother]]'s after show ([[CBS]]), [[Battle of the Blades]],<ref>{{Cite news |title=Battle of the Blades to debut on Oct. 22 after production halted by COVID-19 case {{!}} CBC News |language=en-US |work=CBC |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/battles-of-the-blades-new-debut-1.5765128 |access-date=2020-10-16}}</ref> [[The Next Star]], [[Top Chef Canada]], [[Chopped Canada]], and [[Match Game]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keshia Chante |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2418188/ |access-date=November 26, 2018 |publisher=IMDb}}</ref>

Chanté has hosted, judged, and appeared on several shows, including the [[BET Awards]], Paramount, Peak of the Week, The Official [[Big Brother (American TV series)|Big Brother]]'s after show ([[CBS]]), [[Battle of the Blades]],<ref>{{Cite news |title=Battle of the Blades to debut on Oct. 22 after production halted by COVID-19 case {{!}} CBC News |language=en-US |work=CBC |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/battles-of-the-blades-new-debut-1.5765128 |access-date=2020-10-16}}</ref> [[The Next Star]], [[Top Chef Canada]], [[Chopped Canada]], and [[Match Game|Match Game.]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keshia Chante |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2418188/ |access-date=November 26, 2018 |publisher=IMDb}}</ref>

Chanté has donated and raised money for organizations including [[WE Charity]], [[Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research]], [[Joyful Heart Foundation]], and [[World Vision International]]. Chanté also hosted [[We Day|WE Day]] and is a motivational speaker advocating for [[Mental health awareness|Mental Health awareness]].<ref name="charlatan.ca">{{Cite web|url=http://charlatan.ca/2018/11/we-day-announces-new-mental-health-initiative/|title=WE Day announces new mental health initiative – The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper|website=charlatan.ca|date=November 25, 2018|access-date=November 27, 2018|archive-date=November 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127110317/http://charlatan.ca/2018/11/we-day-announces-new-mental-health-initiative/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Chanté has donated and raised money for organizations including [[WE Charity]], [[Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research]], [[Joyful Heart Foundation]], and [[World Vision International]]. Chanté also hosted [[We Day|WE Day]] and is a motivational speaker advocating for [[Mental health awareness|Mental Health awareness]].<ref name="charlatan.ca">{{Cite web|url=http://charlatan.ca/2018/11/we-day-announces-new-mental-health-initiative/|title=WE Day announces new mental health initiative – The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper|website=charlatan.ca|date=November 25, 2018|access-date=November 27, 2018|archive-date=November 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127110317/http://charlatan.ca/2018/11/we-day-announces-new-mental-health-initiative/|url-status=dead}}</ref>