A street named after Fantasia in her hometown in North Carolina is the latest emotional milestone in the singer’s life. Recently, the City of High Point named a two-block section of Edmondson Place between N.University Parkway and Underhill Street in east High Point as Fantasia Avenue. The actress, filled with gratitude and emotion, took to her Instagram page on Sunday to show fans the Fantasia Street sign in High Point. She shared two photos of the blue highway sign with “Fantasia Av” boldly written. In the post’s caption, she elaborated on how touched she was by the recognition.
“Today, This HappenedโฆToday I realized how much I Miss my City (High Point Nc) the place where I was born and raised, the place that taught me everything I know,” she began. The Golden Globe nominee went further, revealing that besides getting the Fantasia Street in High Point, the city surprised her with other recognitions. “They showed up today and gave me a street name, highway signs, a key to our City, and for the first time Ever a key to the County,” Fantasia noted. In the concluding part of the write-up, the songstress revealed she had so much to say. But in all, she was in awe of the love and support she received. “North Main get ready because we are about to build,” Fantasia finished.
Fans couldn’t be more thrilled about the news of a street named after Fantasia. Taking to the comments section, they showered The Color Purple star with congratulatory words. “You were amazing today! Well deserved! So glad High Point gave you your flowers๐ I am so proud of you!!” one fan wrote. A second fan revealed the recognition was because Fantasia was an icon and loyal to High Point. A third person shared, “Well deserved and long overdue! So proud of you! Glad you’re receiving your flowers while you can enjoy them.” Also, celebrities like Taraji P. Henson, Loni Love, and PJ Morton took turns congratulating Fantasia.
