A Nigerian heiress, whose father is said to be one of the world’s wealthiest men, has set her sights on becoming the next Rihanna.
Ambimbola ‘Bim’ Fernandez, the daughter of gemstone entrepreneur Antonio Deinde Fernandez, has celebrated the release of her first single by sitting down for an interview with the New York Post.
The 24-year-old, who is based in New York, told the paper
that she has embarked on her career without the help of her dad, who is
reportedly worth a staggering $8.7 billion.She did, however, admit that
he gives her a hefty monthly allowance which pays for her luxury
Manhattan apartment among other living expenses.
Speaking to the paper in her
New York City home, which is flanked by original artworks by Picasso and Dr
Seuss,
Ms Fernandez explained: ‘I think that, unfortunately, everyone’s
perception of socialites has been pretty accurate so far, which is what
I want to change.’