Janelle Monáe
Keynote Speaker: Grammy-Nominated Singer-Songwriter, Rapper, Actor & Author; LGBTQ Advocate
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Janelle Monáe Biography
Janelle Monáe is a singer, songwriter, rapper, and actress known for her genre-defying approach to music, film, and cultural identity. Monáe first gained recognition in the music industry with the EP "Metropolis: The Chase Suite," introducing the alter ego Cindi Mayweather, an android character central to her early conceptual work. Her debut studio album, "The ArchAndroid," released through a joint venture with Atlantic Records, reached number 17 on the chart and was nominated for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the Grammy Awards.
Monáe's prominence increased with a guest performance on fun.'s single "We Are Young," which achieved diamond certification and topped the Billboard Hot 100. Her second studio album, "The Electric Lady," continued the Metropolis narrative and featured the single "Q.U.E.E.N." with Queen Latifah. With her third album, "Dirty Computer," Monáe explored themes of Black identity, sexual empowerment, and Afrofuturism, earning Grammy nominations for Album of the Year and Best Progressive R&B Album. Her fourth studio album, "The Age of Pleasure," marked a stylistic shift while maintaining elements of Afrofuturism and blending Afrobeat, reggae, dancehall, dembow, and West African pop with R&B, hip-hop, and soul-funk influences.
In addition to her music career, Monáe has established a presence in film and television. She received critical acclaim for her roles in "Moonlight" and "Hidden Figures," portraying Teresa and Mary Jackson, respectively. "Moonlight" won the Academy Award for Best Picture, and in "Hidden Figures," Monáe depicted the first African American female engineer at NASA. Additional credits include "Harriet," "Antebellum," "Homecoming," and "Glass Onion." Her work in film and television has earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Children's and Family Emmy Award.
Monáe's career includes ten Grammy Award nominations, the ASCAP Vanguard Award, and recognition from Billboard Women in Music with the Rising Star Award and Trailblazer of the Year Award. Boston City Council named a day in her honor, and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture featured artifacts from her Cindi Mayweather persona in its Afrofuturism exhibit. Monáe is recognized for her contributions to music, film, and social justice, and is regarded as a multidimensional artist in contemporary American culture.
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Speaking fees for Janelle Monáe, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Janelle Monáe are $200,000 and above for live events and $200,000 and above for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Janelle Monáe, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Janelle Monáe speak about?
Janelle Monáe is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Celebrity, Social Activism, Sexual Assault Recovery, LGBTQ, Television & Film, Actor, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Innovation, College, Anti-Racism, Entertainment, Women in Entertainment and Civil Rights.
Where does Janelle Monáe travel from?
Janelle Monáe generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Janelle Monáe?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Janelle Monáe for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Janelle Monáe for your next private or corporate function.
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Janelle Monáe is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music, Celebrity and Social Activism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Janelle Monáe for live events is $200,000 and above, and for virtual events $200,000 and above. Janelle Monáe generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Cynthia Erivo, Angelica Ross and Lena Waithe. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Janelle Monáe for an upcoming event.
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The event went GREAT, and Janelle was wonderful. The audience loved the keynote, and the students were THRILLED at the meet-and-greet and the photo line. Thank you for all you did to make this event a huge success!
Vanderbilt - Jan 22 2020
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Janelle Monáe News
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Janelle Monáe confirms that they're nonbinary - CNN
Janelle Monáe, the Grammy-nominated performer, actor and author, has confirmed that they identify as nonbinary in interviews tied to their new book.
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Janelle Monáe says pescatarian diet caused mercury poisoning - CNN
Janelle Monáe has talked about how she tries to live a healthy lifestyle, including her diet.
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Watch Janelle Monáe on Growing Up Queer and Black | The New ...
The artist talks about the responsibilities she feels as a young, queer woman of color and about how music can bring people together.
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Janelle Monáe Highlights Diversity and Snubbed Films in Oscars ...
Her musical number honored black artists and female directors. It also brought up films that were not nominated, including “Us” and “Midsommar.”
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How do I book Janelle Monáe to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Janelle Monáe for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Janelle Monáe, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Janelle Monáe or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Janelle Monáe for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Janelle Monáe, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Janelle Monáe are $200,000 and above for live events and $200,000 and above for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Janelle Monáe, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Janelle Monáe speak about?
Janelle Monáe is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Celebrity, Social Activism, Sexual Assault Recovery, LGBTQ, Television & Film, Actor, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Innovation, College, Anti-Racism, Entertainment, Women in Entertainment and Civil Rights. -
Where does Janelle Monáe travel from?
Janelle Monáe generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Janelle Monáe?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Janelle Monáe for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Janelle Monáe for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Janelle Monáe or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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