Rihanna | Born 1988

Rihanna is a Barbadian singer and businesswoman who was discovered by record producer Evan Rogers. After signing with the music company Def Jam in 2005, she soon gained popularity upon the release of her first two albums, both of which peaked within the US Billboard charts. Now, with sales of more than 250 million records worldwide, Rihanna is hailed as one of the best-selling artists of all time.

Aside from music, the Umbrella hitmaker is known for her extensive work in entrepreneurial ventures, humanitarian causes, and the fashion industry. She is the founder of the fashion house Fenty under LVMH, cosmetics brand Fenty Beauty, and nonprofit organization Clara Lionel Foundation. She has also ventured into movies, starring in major roles in Ocean’s 8 and Battleship. In 2018, Rihanna was appointed by the Government of Barbados as an ambassador of tourism, education, and investment.