If you’re anything like us, you likely fantasise about the perfect fairytale wedding: wearing a beautiful bridal gown, exchanging sweet vows with your partner, and celebrating all night amongst family and friends. Within the depths of my wildest thoughts, we also indulge in imagining my favourite artists commemorating the milestone with a performance. Over the weekend, those dreams became a reality for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, whose wedding activities included a private show from Rihanna.
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Before the love birds cued the wedding bells, they cued Rihanna’s Anti. Ending her one-year performance hiatus (her last concert being the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show), the pop icon took the stage, which glowed with fluorescent-blue strobe lights. 'I’m here tonight in honour of Anant Ambani and Radhika,' she said to the crowd. 'Thank you for having me here. God bless your union. I wish you all the best. Congratulations. How many of you believe in love? Make some noise for love!'
Rihanna’s 19-song set included 'Bitch Better Have My Money,' 'Umbrella,' 'Pour It Up,' 'Stay,' 'Needed Me,' 'We Found Love,' 'Rude Boy,' 'Work,' 'Consideration,' and 'Diamonds,' which she sang as fireworks went off overhead.
The Fenty Beauty founder wore the perfect outfit to match her electric concert: a figure-hugging neon green dress that featured long sleeves, ruching details on each hip, and a slit along her left leg that traveled up to her mid-thigh and culminated in a ruffle detail, over a pair of baby-pink leggings, both of which were covered in shimmery sequins that dazzled as she swayed and spun around.
At one point, the singer added a matching bubblegum-pink baseball cap that featured layers of tulle fabric that fell down her back; at another point, she donned a traditional Indian embroidered jacket in gorgeous pink and purple jewel tones. Rihanna went barefoot for the occasion and accessorised with layers of diamond necklaces and earrings. For beauty, she opted for her usual glowy, sultry glam and styled her long locks down sleek and straight.
The show took place in Jamnagar, India, and marked Rihanna’s first time performing in the country. She commenced the couple’s three-day ceremony, which honours the union between Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani’s youngest son and his long-time girlfriend.
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