Rihanna – Barbadian/U.S.

Rihanna is a singer, actress, fashion designer, and entrepreneur from Barbados. She was born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, Barbados. She was discovered by American record producer Evan Rogers, who invited her to the United States to record demo tapes.

The Umbrella singer is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 250 million albums sold worldwide. She has nine Grammy Awards, 13 American Music Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, and six Guinness World Records to her credit. She became the richest female artist, with a net worth of $600 million. Rihanna is well-known for her involvement in charitable causes, business projects, and the fashion industry, in addition to her music. She is the founder of the Fenty Beauty cosmetics line and the Fenty fashion house, all of which are owned by LVMH. She also established the Clara Lionel Foundation.