Barbadian singer, and global icon Robyn Rihanna Fenty popularly known as Rihanna, celebrates 20 years of her music career. 

The nine-time Grammy Award winner shared a video accompanied with a heartfelt message on her Instagram, reflecting on her journey and expressing gratitude to fans and industry supporters who helped shape her path.

She wrote, “20 years ago, I left my country, my culture, my food, and family to embark on a journey that started with the release of my very first body of music! I’m  forever grateful to all of you. Each of you played a very crucial role in where this journey has taken me thus far!”

In her statement, the nine-time Grammy award winner  thanked her fans for their loyalty, calling them the “greatest first 20 years ever.” 

Ms Rihanna also appreciated the teams, executives, producers, writers, and mentors who believed in her vision, and contributed to her success.

The singer stated, “Twenty years of hard work and hardworking teams around me, 20 years of lessons, 20 years of unforgettable experiences and accomplishments, 20 years of my family being my number one support system, and to all the people who said yes to me and gave me a chance before it was ‘cool.’”

The business mogul concluded her message by thanking God, saying “He’s been very generous to me and the Glory belongs to Him.”

Since releasing her debut single “Pon de Replay” in 2005, Rihanna has evolved into one of the most influential figures in music, fashion, and beauty. 

She rose to prominence with hits such as Umbrella, Diamonds, and We Found Love, earning nine Grammy Awards and selling over 250 million records worldwide. 

Beyond her chart-topping hits, she has built a billion-dollar empire with Fenty Beauty, Fenty skin  and Savage X Fenty. Makeup, skincare, and lingerie brands.

She has also made her mark in film, starring in ‘Battleship’ and ‘Ocean’s 8’ and also recording two original soundtracks for the movie “Black panther: Wakanda forever.”