Jamaicans and several Dancehall artists are not taking too kindly to criticisms made by veteran broadcaster and cultural commentator Fae Ellington about the Right Excellent Robyn ‘Rihanna’ Fenty, who was made a National Hero by Barbados on Wednesday.
“Bob Marley is my HERO #thatisall,” Rihanna tweeted one afternoon back in 2012. Now a National Hero herself, the Rude Boy singer-turned-Billionaire CEO has long claimed the late Reggae King as a creative influence, and while their careers span different eras, their larger-than-life ethos far exceeds studio efforts—each is undeniably a global brand with an innate sense of cool, confidence and style.
Following the designation of Rihanna as Barbados’ 11th National Hero, by the country’s new president Dame Sandra Mason, the congratulatory responses from Jamaican entertainers have been trickling in, as well as the resumption of calls for Bob Marley to be conferred with the title post haste.
Rihanna, from the looks of it, has been working slowly, but meticulously on her Reggae-inspired/infused R9 album, doing things in her own time and in her own way, holding firm to the declaration she made two years ago, that she would go at her own pace and would not be rushed.
Barbadian singer Rihanna has picked up 17 new RIAA certifications this week after several of her singles reached multi-platinum, platinum, and gold status.
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Barbadian-born superstar Rihanna, who officially crossed over into billionaire territory last month, said it felt “real weird” to be congratulated over having more money.
Rihanna has assured her fans that the completion of her upcoming Reggae-inspired/infused R9 album, on which Koffee is rumored to be a songwriter, still remains high on her list of priorities, and says they should, most importantly, ‘expect the unexpected’.
Caribbean superstars Rihanna and Nicki Minaj recently linked up with Minaj’s husband Kenneth Petty and Rihanna’s boo ASAP Rocky and her family.
Dancehall star Sean Paul says he is ready for another duet with his all-time favorite collaborator, Rihanna.
London-born Jamaican designer Savannah Baker has styled Rihanna for several projects including a Savage Fenty photoshoot.
Rihanna is the first entertainer from the Caribbean to surpass an estimated net worth of US$1.7b.
Jamaican singer Shenseea is ready to take things worldwide, kicking things off by recently signing with The Weeknd’s manager, releasing a new song (Run Run produced by Di Genius), and delivering an electric and memorable performance at this year’s Rolling Loud festival in Miami: notably one of the largest stages in hip hop and mainstream music.
In a new interview with National Geographic, Dancehall star Sean Paul dished about his love of Caribbean food, taking Rihanna for pan chicken during her visit to Jamaica, wanting to give Donald Trump a dose of culture with a plate of Jamaican curry goat, and more.
Barbadian singer and fashionista Rihanna was thrilled to show off her latest snaps for Vogue Italy on Twitter and Instagram yesterday but many fans weren’t all that impressed.
Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star and Queen of the Dancehall Spice says she still desires a team up with the two other Caribbean queens, Rihanna and Nicki Minaj.
The Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, in collaboration with Oxygen with Nicole (O2N) Foundation and the Global Coalition, are promising a “phenomenal” virtual showcase of Caribbean excellence, “Stronger Together….We
Bronx, New York rapper Fat Joe says if it weren’t for the Dancehall and Reggae movement back in the mid-2000s, he wouldn’t have created his hit single Lean Back that has had fans around the world leaning back for the last 17 years.
Bajan superstar Rihanna just made history (again), and as an avid fan of Reggae and Dancehall, she chose a classic Sizzla song to curate the moment on Instagram.
With numerous international collaborations under his belt, Dancehall superstar Sean Paul revealed that he considers his 2006 link-up with Barbadian singer Rihanna the best to date.