Nelly and Ashanti Launch Reality Series 'We Belong Together' on Bravo Africa

Nelly and Ashanti have announced a new reality television series that will debut on Bravo Africa. The program, titled Nelly and Ashanti: We Belong Together, will follow the couple as they navigate married life, parenthood, and the demands of their individual music careers. The show is scheduled to premiere on 6 September 2026, with two episodes airing that evening at 7 p.m. on DStv channel 124.

After the two‑episode launch, new installments will air every Sunday until the season’s conclusion on 11 October 2026. The series will consist of a total of 10 episodes, with the final two episodes serving as a season finale. Viewers will see the couple’s personal and professional routines, including birthday celebrations, public performances, and family moments that illustrate their shared journey.

The production team is led by executive producers Nelly Haynes and Ashanti Haynes, who also serve as the show’s creative heads. Other executive producers include Jenny Daly, Lauren Lazin, J Erving, and Tina Douglas. Oji Singletary is credited as the showrunner and executive producer, overseeing day‑to‑day production and narrative structure.

Content-wise, the series focuses on the couple’s efforts to balance two high‑profile music careers with the responsibilities of raising their first child together. Episodes will explore differing parenting philosophies, decisions about where to live, and the challenges of maintaining a public image while managing a private family life. The show also highlights moments of collaboration, such as joint performances and behind‑the‑scenes preparations for tours and events.

Nelly, born Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., and Ashanti, born Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas, first met in the early 2000s and began a romantic relationship that later ended in a 10‑year separation. According to public records, the pair married on 27 December 2023 in St. Louis County. They announced the birth of their first child in August 2024. The couple’s reunion and subsequent marriage have been covered by mainstream media, and their combined star power has attracted attention from both music and television audiences.

Bravo Africa, part of the DStv satellite service operated by MultiChoice, has positioned itself as a destination for reality programming that appeals to a broad African audience. The addition of We Belong Together expands the network’s portfolio of celebrity‑centric content and aligns with its strategy to feature stories that blend entertainment with personal narrative. The series is expected to attract viewers who follow the couple’s music careers as well as those interested in family‑focused reality formats.

At present, the series is in its first season, with the premiere scheduled for 6 September 2026. Viewers can anticipate weekly episodes leading to a finale on 11 October 2026. The show’s production team has not announced plans for additional seasons, but the network will likely evaluate audience reception before committing to future installments.