The world’s Black female billionaires in 2025
These women are more than financial icons, they are leaders transforming industries, from media and fashion to cosmetics and luxury.
Rihanna
Rihanna expands beauty empire with launch of Fenty Hair, targeting $107 billion market
The recent announcement follows Rihanna’s recent visit to Shanghai to promote the April launch of Fenty Beauty in mainland China
Rihanna visits Shanghai following Fenty Beauty launch in China earlier this year
In a strategic move to solidify Fenty Beauty’s global dominance, Rihanna expanded the brand into China last month — her net worth sits at $1.4 billion according to Forbes
Despite $1.4-billion wealth, Rihanna pushes Fenty Beauty into China
The decision to expand into China follows its recent entry into the Indian market, underscoring Rihanna’s ambition to build a global beauty empire.
Companies owned by U.S.-Barbadian musician and cosmetics billionaire, Rihanna
Billionaires.Africa sheds light on Rihanna’s expansive portfolio, unveiling a glimpse into the various companies and holdings she commands.
Rihanna plans major comeback with $39.1-million deal with Live Nation
In October 2022, Rihanna made her long-awaited musical comeback with the release of her single, “Lift Me Up,” which marked her first release in six years.
7 companies owned by Rihanna
Billionaires.Africa has identified and cataloged several companies and holdings owned by Rihanna.
Rihanna unveils new sneaker design in exclusive Puma collaboration
This release marks the resurrection of the partnership between Rihanna and Puma, a collaboration that had previously yielded a series of sell-out sneakers.
Cosmetics billionaire Rihanna steps down as CEO of Savage X Fenty, Hillary Super named new CEO
With Rihanna’s transition and the appointment of Hillary Super as CEO, Savage X Fenty is positioned for continued growth and success.
Cosmetics billionaire Rihanna returns to Puma for Fenty x Puma line
Rihanna’s partnership with Puma has spanned almost a decade, beginning when she joined the German company as creative director in 2014.
Rihanna’s next billion-dollar move: The cosmetics mogul sets sights on new ventures to boost Fenty Brand
Rihanna is not resting on her laurels.
Ten Black businesspeople in the U.S. worth knowing aside Tyler Perry, Oprah, and Rihanna
Black-owned businesses continue to thrive and deliver value to customers.
Rihanna set to expand billion-dollar empire with launch of children’s brand, Fenty Kids
The move comes more than six months after Rihanna filed two applications for “Fenty Hair” with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Three assets that make Rihanna America’s youngest self-made billionaire
Rihanna’s success can be attributed to her flourishing cosmetics line, Fenty Beauty, her music career, and Savage X Fenty.