In a moment that left fans of the whole world in turmoil and his own amazed family, Rihanna finally revealed the first name of her third child in a manner both deeply moving and completely unexpected. The pop and fashion icon, known for its unique mix of audacity and sentimentality, made this announcement during a discreet but touching family meeting – a place far from the splendor of prize ceremonies and red carpets, but which will remain engraved in memories.
Since the birth of his third child with the rapper A $ AP Rocky earlier this year, fans have continued to speculate on the first name that the couple would give to their newborn. Social networks have been flooded with theories, some fanciful, other extravagant, ranging from names inspired by fashion as “Versa” to musical winks like “Melody”. However, the couple remained silent for months, suggesting many that the revelation would be as publicized as a half-time performance of the Super Bowl.
But Rihanna had something else in mind. Something deeply personal.
Sources close to the Fenty Beauty magnate say that Rihanna had planned a private family dinner on the beach – no press, no paparazzi, just a circle of love and confidence. With a dessert, against a background of sweet Caribbean music and with her mother Monica Braithwaite seated a few meters from her, Rihanna rose to wear a toast. The rest silenced the table.
“With all the strength, the grace and the fire that my mother transmitted to me … I want to honor this heritage,” started Rihanna, tears in my eyes. “So today I present to youNia Hope Mayers . »
The room would have remained silent for several seconds, before Rihanna’s mother drops and covered her mouth, visibly moved by the tribute.
“NIA”, which means “goal” in Swahili, was chosen to reflect Rihanna’s renewed meaning in her personal life: maternity, family and inheritance. “Hope” was added as a second name to symbolize what she felt during her pregnancy: even in a world full of uncertainties, hope continues to be reborn.
“Nia Hope is not just a name,” Rihanna later told her close friends. “It is a prayer, a promise and a part of me that I want to transmit. »»
As for the “Mayers” family name, he of course reflects the father’s family name, remaining coherent with the names of his two previous children.
Despite their close link, Rihanna’s mother completely ignored that her granddaughter would have her first name. “It was one of the most moving moments of my life,” said Monica to her family later in the evening. “I didn’t expect it. It was like hearing my name for the first time. »»
Rihanna’s older brother Rorrey would also have had tears in her eyes and would have whispered: “She really became the kind of woman that mom has always hoped for her to be. »»
Once the name has been confirmed and broadcast in the media, fans exploded with love and support. On x (formerly twitter), hashtags like#Manowehope , #RihannaBaby3et#BarbadosQueenstarted to spread throughout the world.
A user wrote:“The fact that Rihanna called her daughter Nia Hope simply enlivened my year. It’s poetry. »»
Another added:“The way she honored her mother … Rihanna’s heart is as beautiful as her voice. »»
Some fans have even started to design digital illustrations and false album covers inspired by the name “Nia Hope”, speculating that it could be the title of the next long -awaited album of Rihanna – although there was no official word on this subject (for the moment).
A new chapter
Rihanna never fell in front of the evolution: from young girls to the world superstar, a successful singer to billionaire businesswoman. But his loved ones say that maternity has profoundly transformed it.
“She is softer now, more centered,” said a longtime friend. “But don’t be mistaken. This fire? He’s still there. She simply channels him towards love. »»
With her family by his side and a girl whose name has centuries of inheritance and hope, Rihanna enters this next chapter not only as a star, but also as a storyteller – telling stories not only through songs or fashion, but through the lives she shapes.
And if the name “Nia Hope Mayers” tells us something, it is that Rihanna’s heritage is just beginning.
