Global superstar Rihanna has delighted fans by sharing a series of intimate, previously unseen photographs from her pregnancies. The personal post was made to mark a significant national event: the 59th anniversary of independence for Barbados, the singer's homeland.
A Patriotic Celebration on Instagram
The 37-year-old singer and entrepreneur took to Instagram on Monday to commemorate the occasion. Alongside her heartfelt message, she posted a collection of candid family snaps taken during a recent visit to the eastern Caribbean island where she was raised. The post offers a rare glimpse into her family life with husband A$AP Rocky, 37, and their three young children.
One striking image shows a pregnant Rihanna floating serenely in the sea. Another captures a joyful moment as she enjoys a drink from a fresh coconut. The singer also included an adorable picture of her two-year-old son, Riot Rose Mayers, looking thoroughly enthused as he tucks into some fresh fruit.
Family Life and National Pride
In her caption, Rihanna expressed immense pride for her birthplace. She wrote: 'Congratulations to Barbados, MY HOME, on our 59th year of Independence and our 4th year as a Republic!' She also noted the installation of the nation's second President, His Excellency Lieutenant Colonel The Most Honorable Jeffrey Bostic.
The social media update comes just three months after Rihanna welcomed her third child, a daughter named Rocki Irish Mayers, who was born in September 2025. The baby's middle name, Irish, is believed to be a tribute to her late father Ronald Fenty's heritage. The couple's family also includes sons RZA Athelston Mayers, three, and Riot Rose Mayers, two.
A Journey into Motherhood
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, transitioned from long-time friends to a couple in 2020. Their journey into parenthood began with the arrival of RZA in May 2022. The singer famously revealed her second pregnancy during her headline Super Bowl Halftime Show performance in February 2023, later giving birth to Riot that August.
The announcement of her third pregnancy came at the Met Gala in May 2025. In an interview earlier this year, A$AP Rocky had spoken openly about his hopes for a daughter, stating: 'I hope it's a girl. I really do. We're praying for a girl... This pregnancy is so different from the other two.'
By sharing these personal moments alongside a message of national pride, Rihanna continues to connect with her global audience, blending her iconic celebrity status with her roles as a mother and a proud Barbadian.
