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Robyn Rihanna Fenty—popularly known by the stage name Rihanna—is now the world’s richest female musician. The 31-year-old singer has amassed a stunning $600 million net worth, surpassing Madonna's by $30 million, Céline Dion's by $150 million, and Beyoncé's by $200 million. Rihanna is well-known for hits such as "Umbrella," "Diamonds," and "What's My Name?"—however, her music is not the main source of her wealth.

Late last year (2018), Nigerian singer and songwriter, Kizz Daniel, released a hit single titled "One Ticket." This song is one of the most popular hits from his "No Bad Songz" album and features DMW boss, Davido.

Increasingly, young women are telling their stories of personal achievement so as to inspire others like them to overcome obstacles and realize their dreams. Ashley Williams, who received a master’s degree and a law degree from separate universities in the same week, is one of those women.

On Sunday, May 19th, 396 young men wore their caps and gowns and seemed not only optimistic as Robert F. Smith gave their school's 135th commencement address, but also burdened by the debt that financed their education. Smith, currently the richest black man in America, shocked the students with a surprise message. He pledged to pay all debts for Morehouse's entire 2019 graduating class.

It was a graduation ceremony like most others, featuring a grand display of pomp and circumstance. The graduates wore caps and gowns, and proud family members filled the audience. The only unusual aspect of this ceremony was that it took place at the Missouri Eastern Correctional Center in the town of Pacific, Missouri.