Pop superstar Rihanna made a surprise return to the live performance stage this weekend, but not at the venue fans might have expected.
The 36-year-old singer took the stage in Jamnagar, India, on Friday for a private concert as part of the pre-wedding festivities for Anant Ambani, the son of Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani.
Star-Studded Performance
The extravagant three-day celebration reportedly included guests like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Ivanka Trump.
This marked Rihanna’s first full concert since 2016, although she did perform at the Super Bowl halftime show and the Academy Awards in 2023. Social media glimpses of the performance, featuring hits like “Umbrella” and “Stay,” generated a mixed response.
While some fans expressed excitement about Rihanna’s return, others questioned her enthusiasm. Comments on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, ranged from “She forgot she was a singer” to “Rent was due. She didn’t care.”
The private concert follows a trend set by Beyoncé, who performed at Mukesh Ambani’s daughter Isha’s pre-wedding celebrations in 2018.
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Rihanna Welcomes Second Child as Fans Await New Music and Tour Updates
Despite not releasing a new album since ‘Anti’ in 2016, Rihanna has been making headlines with the recent arrival of her second child, born to her and rapper A$AP Rocky. While fans eagerly anticipate new music, with A$AP Rocky dropping hints about Rihanna ‘working’ on fresh releases, it appears a full-fledged tour might still be on hold.
The Grammy-winning artist has openly discussed the complexities of returning to the stage after a prolonged absence, acknowledging the pressure and expectations that come with it. In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Rihanna hinted at the possibility of a tour coinciding with the release of new music, suggesting that her return to performing may be imminent.
As anticipation builds for Rihanna’s musical comeback, fans remain hopeful for updates on both new releases and potential tour dates, eager to experience her captivating performances once again.”
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