Rihanna made a spectacular return to the stage with a one-night-only performance at the pre-wedding party of Anant Ambani, son of Indian multibillionaire Mukesh Ambani, and his fiancée, Radhika Merchant. The 36-year-old singer delivered a 19-song set, including hits like 'Umbrella,' 'Diamonds,' and 'Work,' to a star-studded audience of over 1,200 guests, which included notable figures like Mark Zuckerberg, Ivanka Trump, and Bollywood stars.
The concert, held in Jamnagar, India, marked Rihanna's first full live show in nearly eight years, excluding brief appearances at events like the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime show and the 2023 Academy Awards. The performance concluded with the Ambani family joining Rihanna on stage, where she extended well wishes to the soon-to-be-married couple.
Speculation has been rife regarding Rihanna's performance fee, with estimates ranging from $6 million to $9 million. Given the reported $120 million budget for the pre-wedding festivities, the extravagant nature of the event is evident. Mukesh Ambani, with an estimated net worth of $113 billion, spared no expense in creating a lavish celebration that included a drone show, opulent decor, and elaborate floral arrangements.
This isn't the first time the Ambani family has enlisted A-list performers for their events. In 2018, Beyoncé graced the stage at the wedding of Anant's sister, while Coldplay's Chris Martin and The Chainsmokers entertained guests at another family wedding in 2019. The family's penchant for booking megastars was further exemplified by Adam Levine's performance at a post-wedding celebration.
The ongoing three-day extravaganza, culminating in the wedding scheduled for July, underscores the Ambani family's penchant for hosting grandiose events that spare no expense in creating unforgettable experiences for their guests.
