Recently, Rihanna’s performance preceding the high-profile wedding of Anat Ambani and Radikha Merchant has gained significant traction on social media. Anat Ambani, who is the offspring of India’s wealthiest individual with assets surpassing $114 billion, hosted the event. Rihanna’s fee for the appearance ranged between $6-9 million USD, marking a rare comeback to the stage for the singer. Clad in traditional Indian garments, she wore a vibrant lemon-yellow dress adorned with sequins, paired with pink leggings. Additionally, Rihanna accessorized with a pink baseball cap and a sheer pink veil matching her attire during her 19-song performance.

Following her appearances at SuperBowl 2023 and in India, insights regarding Rihanna’s R9 album are emerging. Below are some details along with Rihanna’s own remarks about her ninth studio album.

Since the release of the “Anti” album in 2016, Rihanna has primarily released singles. Her most recent track, “Lift me up,” featured in the superhero film “Black Panther: Wakanda.” The gradual pace over nearly seven years has left fans eagerly anticipating more, with many speculating that Rihanna is considering taking a break to focus on personal endeavors and individual projects. Furthermore, her involvement in establishing beauty brands such as Fenty Beauty has kept her occupied.

Nevertheless, Rihanna’s return appears imminent. There are indications suggesting that she will embark on a tour in 2024, coinciding with the release of her ninth studio album. She once hinted on Instagram: “Update: I’m listening to ‘R9’ alone and refusing to release it.”

In the interim, fans can catch a glimpse of Rihanna’s performance in a luxurious wedding video from India. Here, the singer teased her upcoming music, and in an interview with Vogue British, she expressed, “I want to release an album this year, to be honest, it would be quite amusing if it’s not this year.”