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Rachael Davies

Rihanna’s single Lift Me Up: Fan reactions after six years without new music

Rihanna Chadwick Boseman

The new single, Lift Me Up, was created for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, sequel to the successful first film which featured the very first black lead in the MCU.

After the death of star Chadwick Boseman, the future of the Black Panther films was in doubt at first but will continue. Rihanna appeared alongside the cast members at the sequel’s premiere in Hollywood.

After six years away, some fans couldn’t believe how much Rihanna had grown and matured as a singer.

The 34-year-old singer hasn’t lost her talent for finding heartbreaking lyrics either.

The song was released with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Rihanna herself has said it’s a tribute to Chadwick Boseman. No wonder that it was hitting some emotional spots for many fans.

Rihanna’s return to music has certainly gone down well with fans who have missed her over the last six years.

As Lift Me Up was created for a film, it could even be in with a shot at the Oscars – something some people are already calling for.

For some listeners, it’s truly making their Friday and the memes are almost as good.

It seems the last six years of absence have done nothing to dim how much people love Rihanna. Plus, with her announcement that she’s doing the half-time Super Bowl show, this could be the start of her full-time return to music.

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