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“I Am Originally An Igbo Woman” – Rihanna Speaks On Her Nigerian Roots

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Popular American singer and businesswoman, Rihanna has opened up about her Nigerian root and the tribe she’s originally from.

"I Am Originally An Igbo Woman" - Rihanna Speaks On Her Nigerian Roots

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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