Towanda Braxton

Background

Towanda Braxton is the fourth child born to Rev. Michael and Evelyn in Severn, Maryland in the United States. Born on September 18, 1973, she is a tenacious Virgo who has defied all odds to establish her career as an R&B singer and actress. She has one brother, Michael Jr., and four sisters, Toni, Trina, Tamar, and Traci who succumbed to esophageal cancer on March 12, 2022.

Michael Sr. and Evelyn were vocalists in their local church and this could explain the Braxtons’ interest in music since childhood. She passionately pursued a music degree at Bowie State University where she graduated in 1995. The Braxtons have all gone ahead to establish successful careers in the music industry. They have worked on solo projects as well as collaborative albums since their first single ‘Good Life,’ which was released in 1990. Towanda Braxton was catapulted to fame when she featured in the popular reality show “Braxton Family Values” which had its premiere in 2011. Interestingly, this is their family reality television series that features her mother and all her four sisters. Braxton married Andre Carter in 2004 but later divorced in 2017. They were blessed with a son, Braxton Montelus in 2005 and a daughter, Brooke Carter in 2006. She is currently engaged to Sean Hall, a music producer, and a family friend.

Braxton is known for her roles in “The Real Georgia Peaches,” “The Execution of Nigel Harris,” and “Misguided Behavior.” In October 2015, the five sisters rejoiced and delivered an album titled, “Braxton Family Christmas.”