Bien’s wife, Chiki Kuruka, has reacted after the Prime Minister of Barbados wished Rihanna a happy birthday in a public message.
She shared her view on the gesture and linked it to leadership in a post on Instagram on Friday, February 20, 2026.
“The prime minister of Barbados wishes Rihanna happy birthday on her feed, wueh,” she said.
She added, “I am telling you there is a reason this small island is doing big things.” She ended by saying, “Success starts at the top.”
She pointed to the message from the prime minister as a sign of how leaders speak about national figures.
The prime minister wrote, “Joining Barbadians at home and across the world in wishing our National Hero, The Right Excellent Robyn Rihanna Fenty, a very happy and blessed birthday.”
The message praised Rihanna and her impact on her country and people.
The prime minister also said, “Your talent and vision continue to inspire us.”
The message added, “We are proud to call you our own!”
Chiki Kuruka reacted to this public show of praise by saying leadership matters.
“Success starts at the top,” she said, repeating her view on why the island is doing big things.
Birthday message and national pride
Rihanna is officially 38. Chiki Kuruka’s reaction focused on how leaders show pride in national figures. The prime minister’s words named Rihanna a national hero and praised her work.
“Joining Barbadians at home and across the world,” the message said, placing her impact at home and abroad.
Robyn Rihanna Fenty was born on February 20, 1988. She is a Barbadian singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. She rose to fame in 2005 and has sold over 250 million records worldwide. She is also behind Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty.
The prime minister said, “Your talent and vision continue to inspire us,” linking her success to national pride.
Rihanna is a mother of three, two boys and one girl. She is currently dating rapper Asap Rocky.
The prime minister wrote, “We are proud to call you our own!” and Chiki Kuruka’s reaction stayed on leadership and public praise, saying, “I am telling you there is a reason this small island is doing big things.”
