Alesha Dixon is an English singer, rapper, dancer, model, host, musician, and author from Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England who has a net worth of $4 Million US as of 2023. She is best known for being a member of the famous R&B girl group Mis-Teeq in the past.
In this group, Alesha was known for serving as an MC and choreographer before the group disbanded back in 2005. After that Dixon decided to her music career as a solo artist and released several hit tracks under a recording contract with Polydor Label.
As a solo artist, Alesha Dixon dropped her debut studio album, titled Fired Up in early 2006 which contains 15 tracks including her first track Lipstick followed by Knockdown.
The project was released under the labels Polydor and Victor Records. Her music led her to win numerous awards throughout her career and she earned a lot of fame. So in the article, we will explore the total net worth of Alesha Dixon her income sources, career, biography, lifestyle, and more.
Net Worth 2023:
Name | Alesha Dixon |
Net Worth | $4 Million |
Age | 44 |
Annual Salary | $400,000 |
Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Musician |
Gender | Female |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Early Life:
Alesha Anjanette Dixon was born on 7th October 1978 and was raised in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, by an English mother and Jamaican father named Melvin. Her mother Beverly Harris used to work as a Hairdresser and Alesha grew up alongside 6 half-siblings.
When Dixon was just 4 years old her parents got divorced and her dad moved away. Her mother Beverly faced spousal violence when Alesha was 10 years old. In 2010 she openly spoke about this issue after almost 21 years. Regarding the issue of domestic abuse, Dixon even made a documentary for the BBC named Don’t Hit My Mum, which was based on her past experiences as a child.
Upon her early education, she attended Monk’s Walk School in Hertfordshire and then earned a diploma in sports. At first, Dixon wanted to become a PE teacher at Loughborough University and her first job was at the gaming company called Ladbrokes.
Although she decided to completely focus on dancing and singing after being approached by a talent scout from a musical company in London. Thereafter another scout approached her to form a music group while she was going back home on a train.
Career:
Dixon’s music career started back in 1999 after she met Sabrina Washington and the two attended a dance school located in Fulham, southwest London. The two formed a group called Mis-Teeq which later turned into a trio after another girl Su-Elise Nash joined the group.
They quickly grabbed the attention of labels and eventually signed a deal with Telstar Records before another member Zena McNally entered the popular UK garage/R&B girl group, Mis-Teeq.
In late 2000, the boy band Damage approached her to be featured in their single titled Rumours which hit the UK Singles Chart reaching number 22.
In 2001 the group Mis-Teeq dropped their first track Why and later the remix was recorded which charted #8 in that year. The trio continued to release tracks including a hit single All I Want which became successful by reaching number two on the charts.
On the 27h of October 2001, Dixon along with the group Mis-Teeq dropped their debut album, titled Lickin’ on Both Sides. The album features tracks like One Night Stand, B with Me, and Roll-On/This Is How We Do It. In the following year, the band got a chance to perform and earned a BRIT Awards nomination in Earls Court, and then also won MOBO Award in the category of Best Garage Act.
After getting success with the album, Mis-Teeq released their second project titled Eye Candy in 2003 which contains tracks such as Scandalous, Style, and Can’t Get It Back. In the very next year, the group went on to tour in the United States and dropped their first track Scandalous from their American debut titled Mis-Teeq. The band also recorded the song Shoo Shoo Baby for the film Valiant before the group broke up in 2005.
Solo Career:
As a solo artist Dixon made a £500,000, three-album contract with the record label Polydor Records in 2005. On February 20, 2006, her solo debut album, Fired Up was released and contains 15 singles. She teamed up with many producers to record the album which included Paul Epworth, Johnny Douglas, Brian Higgins, EstelleRichard X, and Xenomania.
She dropped her first solo track Superficial in July of that year. Later she decided to release Lipstick as her album’s first single. The song was released in the mid-2006 and charted at #14 on the UK Single Charts. She released her second track Knockdown and later Dixon left the label Polydor Records. She continued to release three more albums including, The Alesha Show (2008), The Entertainer (2010), and Do It for Love (2015).
Apart from music Alesha Dixon also made appearances on television shows and films throughout her career. She guest appeared in the British music TV show titled Top of the Pops from 2001 to 2003. She then starred in an episode of The Saturday Show and TMI. In 2007 Dixon participated in the fifth series of the television show Strictly Come Dancing in which she served as a judge in 2007, 2009, and 2011.
She gained recognition after being the judge of the popular British talent show called Britain’s Got Talent in 2012. As a Guest Judge Dixon appeared in shows including Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model (2012), The X Factor (2017), and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (2021).
Alesha starred in episodes of television series such as Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Alan Carr: Chatty Man, The Saturday Show, Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, A League of Their Own, CBeebies Bedtime Story, and many more.
Personal Life:
Dixon and English rapper MC Harvey started dating in 2000 and the two got married in June of 2005 after being 5 years in a relationship. Their relationship did not last long and they announced their separation in the following year after Dixon caught that Harvey was cheating on her with her friend Javine Hylton. In November 2006 their divorce was finalized.
In 2012 Alesha Dixon and Nigerian dancer Azuka Ononye began dating. In June of 2013, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child together. Dixon gave birth to her first daughter named Azura Sienna Ononye in October of 2013. Later in 2017 Dixon and Azuka Ononye decide to get married and they welcomed their second daughter Anaya Safiya Ononye, born on the 20th of August 2019.
Before this Alesha Dixon was romantically linked with the famous American musician, Pharrell William in May of 2007. The two broke up after spending some time together.
Biography:
Full Name | Alesha Anjanette Dixon |
Nickname | Alesha |
Age | 44 years old |
Date Of Birth | October 7, 1978 |
Birth Place | Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, UK |
Nationality | United Kingdom |
Hometown | Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire |
Height | 5 ft 6½ in (169 cm) |
Weight | 128 lbs (58 kg) |
Figure Measurement | 36-25-37 |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Light Brown |
Father | Melvin Dixon |
Mother | Beverly Harris |
Marital Status | Married |
Husband | Azuka Ononye |
Daughters | Azura Sienna and Anaya Safiya |
Religion | Episcopalian |
Alesha Dixon Net Worth:
As of 2023 Alesha Dixon’s Net Worth is estimated to be around $4 million. She established herself as one of the most prominent singers in the country and has released several hit tracks in her career.
Dixon accumulated a good sum of money from releasing singles, album sales, live concerts, as well as her appearance on television shows, and films. She is also making a lot from brand endorsement and sponsorships, like she is promoting brands including Thomson Airways, Ford, Toblerone, and Avon.
Dixon also found herself on FHM’s 2002 list of “100 Sexiest Women” ranking number 98 on the list. She is also a creative director of LA Fitness and has made a total of 3 documentaries in her career. Alesha Dixon’s annual income is roughly $400,000.
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