Popular American singer and businesswoman, Rihanna has opened up about her Nigerian root and the tribe she’s originally from.
The Barbadian singer, actress, fashion designer, was recently pronounced a billionaire and officially one of the wealthiest female musicians in the world.
The star’s net worth is estimated at $1.7 billion while still receiving almost $1.4 billion from her beauty cosmetics line.
Rihanna’s other fortune comes from her lingerie company, which is worth another $270 million while not forgetting her branded earrings.
The billionaire star in a recent interview stated her mother disclosed her real origin to her as she noted she is originally an Igbo woman.
She said: “My mom told me that I am originally an Igbo woman. Igbo is a tribe in Africa.”
KanyiDaily recalls that Bishop TD Jakes had also revealed that he traced his roots to Nigeria and discovered that his ancestors were Igbos.
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