She used her character in her speech and didn’t make it formal because that’s not who she is. Phenomenal speech from a beauty

@Unclejawney

Жыл бұрын

If be yourself were a person haha

@wendylincoln7760

Жыл бұрын

Formality is good, which she did... In her own.

@NeverTooLateForAchange

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! That what I thought and feel too when I watched that! She didn’t make this speech anything like she cares what she reads about it. Basically, she read someone’s speech … very sad and unreal

@StellaChilinharova

Жыл бұрын

Yes and was vulnerable and that was so nice to see. I thought I’m the only one in wanting to be simple. Demonstrates how our world wants us to be cold and pretentious and then we can be accepted. But we’re all first emotional and warm.

@hilarychuo4251

Жыл бұрын

She has a class of her own

Indeed, you don't really need a college degree to be a humanitarian. You don't need to be rich as well. All you need is a good heart. Thank you Rihanna

@sascha148

Жыл бұрын

And you need 25 cents

@WaveRider1989

Жыл бұрын

But Rihanna is rich though

@jackieclark8253

Жыл бұрын

@@WaveRider1989 ...You kinda missed the point...Being rich without a good heart helps no one.

@goshdarnit

Жыл бұрын

Just the boule to get you in.

@SupaChinido

Жыл бұрын

Money or connection alone can get u in like anyone famous . In this case riahnna has both Btw Harvard doesn't give a sht about "good heart"

This is exactly why she’s a billionaire today. Her work, dedication and love for everyone is what got her to where she’s at.

@KimDaddy-cu1ie

9 ай бұрын

Hi am Isaac from kenya pliz can you talk to me

@youssouphandiaye1346

2 ай бұрын

Exactely.👍👍👍

@fetB

16 күн бұрын

so she has saved every child in africa?

I love that she didn’t READ her speech. She looked and sounded natural and delivered it effortlessly. The pauses, gestures, ad libs, and down-to-earthiness made for a flawless delivery. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@pitfrog9132

Жыл бұрын

she read it most of the times :) there were some parts improvised but still

@ekanshgupta2421

Жыл бұрын

Coz she is a celebrity who knows how to act and lip sync

@Bolanle_Okeowo

10 ай бұрын

She read it but it was beautiful

@KimDaddy-cu1ie

9 ай бұрын

Hi marlene am Isaac from kenya pliz talk to me pliz

@Swahili14

2 ай бұрын

Whitney didn't lip sync but she'd Great stage presence So irrelevant​@@ekanshgupta2421

I love her attitude and behaviour for the speech.. its fun and enjoyable to watch and listen

@aminatahsheriff995

3 жыл бұрын

honestly it is

@richboy5760

2 жыл бұрын

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@NazriB

2 жыл бұрын

Lies again? What's Islam?

@ellahwall5491

2 жыл бұрын

Uwu

@user-wc7tz7df3z

Жыл бұрын

Гг

She has not only a golden voice but also a golden heart too.Salute.

@alexzander53

Жыл бұрын

It’s all a front. Wake tf up.

@jeannes1645

Жыл бұрын

Yes like she wears fur and gets reproached for it and laughs in your face like she doesnt give a f…

@janeking4059

Жыл бұрын

Love her! However something got to her with that .. CRUTCH...thing ... HALF TIME...on the world stage two weekends ago. Unfortunately

@thirteenwolfies

Жыл бұрын

@@janeking4059what do you mean with crutch? What was she doing?

@Mai-sx3yf

Жыл бұрын

She can’t sing

Beautiful speech but that little man had my heart as soon as he said “Rihanna.” 🥰

I love how she challenged each person in the audience (with a heart) to help one person, one organization, one situation. You don’t have to live a life of service but your life can be lived in such a way that uplifting people, showing kindness etc just becomes who you are. I think she did fantastic!

@helenarichard

4 ай бұрын

I don't know why but it made me cry. I would never cry over celebrity speeches. But she is so likeable and strong and beautiful and talented ugh I can't.

@GreymanTraders

2 ай бұрын

❤

I watched the speech as an analysis. Her ability to take pauses at the right time is great. Also, a lot of use of gestures helps so much. Great speaker along with awesome singer.

@jeweljackson3842

2 жыл бұрын

I literally came to this speech to do an analysis on it as well. Love Rihanna.

@aishanori8794

Жыл бұрын

Could u share ur analysis? I’m doing the same thing too ♥️

@QThombre

Жыл бұрын

She's a trained singer. That's why she knew the perfect time to pause.

@daddyshark7332

Жыл бұрын

That's why she's an artist.. a good one definitely

@minalove6582

Жыл бұрын

Yes, she has a wonderful voice and disposition.

I never thought Rihanna was so generous and humanitarian , i love the way she spoke i completely agree with her grandmother saying , cheers from Algeria

@chamecarose-fashionhealthb1578

3 жыл бұрын

Hi cheers from London! 😃💜

@newday8074

Жыл бұрын

Cheers from Algeria ❤️

@soaringhigh9604

Жыл бұрын

Hi cheers from Kenya.... Surely Rihanna has a big heart, may God bless her heart always

@emmanuelssali6659

Жыл бұрын

O yes! Cheers from Uganda

@m.c.martin

Жыл бұрын

Well, she is from Barbados, so she has some experience with actual poverty so

She did a great job, she engaged with the audience, made jokes, talked about herself and how she helped organizations. I appreciated hearing her story and added her personal pain by talking about her grandmother.

Her Grandma said it true. You have enough to share with just one dollar. Loved her speech and the way she made it feel it was so easy. The perfect pauses, along with her smile in between made it amazing.

@pocnit

Жыл бұрын

Nice speech when you got millions.

That little kid though! 😭 He sounded so smart and was so freaking adorable!

That young child was exceptional and his smile, so heartwarming. 😊

@jacey195

Жыл бұрын

He was living my dream at that moment 😍😍😍

She's so gorgeous and natural. The little kid sounds so cute!

Her voice is really soothing even when she talks it feels like lullaby..

So often, we don't hear speeches from talented people who entertain us so we don't get a glimpse of who they are away from their performances. This was a very thoughtful and sincere speech from Rihanna.

@baharrrr

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, didn't know she started a charity organization at 18. Wouldn't have guessed.

Omg this is amazing, i am in tears. Because I am not wealthy but my child told me that we are wealthy because I am always giving. Some people said I am wealthy because i help them... But actually I am not. Morther Teresa said, "Every little thing you do with love becomes a big thing in the eyes of God." And "Do small things with great love"

@chernomuhammadalijalloh800

Жыл бұрын

I need your help please

@alriahgutierrezfernandez8037

Жыл бұрын

I love mother Teresa too. Love reading your comment. God is love ❤

@TheBrioszka

Жыл бұрын

@@alriahgutierrezfernandez8037 she was evil person, do the research

@Fnberg744

Жыл бұрын

The ripple effect. Yall help somebody if you get the chance

@samwelkinyanjui8626

Жыл бұрын

Cool

This woman's voice is music even when she speaks...No wonder singing is effortless to her...amazing character too...and that Caribbean accent is so nice! 😊😋

The fact that she went on to bring the microphone down to the kid, amazing soul❤

@kkgupta6679

Жыл бұрын

i agree

@mauhuff

2 ай бұрын

Yes the little things ❤

I have allot of respect for Rihanna. She used her platform and fortune to help bless others who are less fortunate. Not only is it a humble act of generosity but it shows her character of the person she really is ,and in my honest opinion it's not only inspiring but very beautiful.

@criticism_is_not_hate

Жыл бұрын

it's funny that this is a "learn english" platform and you just wrote "allot".....it's *a lot*

@stefaniadiamondcut

Жыл бұрын

She did?????

@Bianca0414

Жыл бұрын

@@stefaniadiamondcut Yes, she donates a lot of money from her business to help support higher education for young teenage girls In Africa who want to further their education. Back in 2018 ,the pop star helped world leaders raise over two billion dollars for education programs in Africa.

@abdulqudra1106

Жыл бұрын

For real

@touvoliferdinandtossou3985

Жыл бұрын

@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist9 Life is a matter of choice. Please don't blame her. God created Jesus but also created devils.

I love this powerful woman

Rihanna is so real! She says it like it is. Love her humble heart! ❤ that little boy was adorable❣️

She’s kind beautiful and generous! When you give a little you will be given more!

Aw, the little boy at the end is so sweeeeet

@aminatahsheriff995

3 жыл бұрын

yea much

I need all the english people to be talking like rihanna does PLEASE I understood all what she said

@kamilaffikamil4226

4 жыл бұрын

Your voice are Soo sweet

@choicesar659

3 жыл бұрын

@Absolutely Fabulous someone puts the words together and it's sounds like if they are speaking fast but no

@aminatahsheriff995

3 жыл бұрын

yea really and not vomiting

@hwlsgrl

3 жыл бұрын

She speaks normally though?

@Snowyness

2 жыл бұрын

Words are one thing. Action is another.

Rihanna always comes off real and genuine even when rehearsed.

@onedayatatime1494

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree with you 💯 percent

"Help one person expecting nothing in return. To me, that is humanitarian."-Rihanna. Very powerful statement. Rihanna is a great humanitarian. Her speech reminds me of this touching speech about serving humanity by solving problems: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qmqJyLGQhLHZqLg.html

@MsSmithlady

Жыл бұрын

This said Jesus 2000 years ago, it’s nothing new..

@Blackbrabx

Жыл бұрын

@MsSmithlady ikr💀

i didn't know she was actually very mature and smart! she's amazing

@kevinferguson7477

4 жыл бұрын

You do realise that someone else wrote the speech for her right??? Obviously, she has assistants to do literally all her work! Which part of the speech gave you the impression she's "very mature and smart"????

@tankado707

3 жыл бұрын

Why ? what make you think like that??

@billieeyelashextensions6622

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinferguson7477 OMG You're Everywhere 🤣

@kevinferguson7477

3 жыл бұрын

@@billieeyelashextensions6622 OMG so are you!!!!! 😂🤣😂

@elenache1974

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinferguson7477 true))

I am 46 and I have always been amazed by people who are supremely confident at an young age. I have heard Rihanna's songs, seen some of her music videos, the quiet confidence of hers oozes from them.

@CrystalM1917

Жыл бұрын

It comes from truly being humble and not thinking you're better than anyone else. It leaves you with absolutely nothing to prove so you don't get embarrassed or nervous to be your authentic self.

@pocnit

Жыл бұрын

99.99% of "confident" people get slammed in the face by reality and their delusions are shattered. The remaining 0.01% that get lucky with genetics or circumstances get praised for their "confidence".

You have gotta love that speech because it showed Charisma, Humanity, for ALL People, Benevolence, and Strength!...She's saying if she could do it, so can YOU!!!! GREAT! SPEECH Rihanna...💯👍🏾❤️👑

@musufaithtogar6332

Жыл бұрын

I love you

@musufaithtogar6332

Жыл бұрын

I love you two

@pocnit

Жыл бұрын

Lol you can't do shit. She got lucky with genetics and connections.

@Nothingsfakehere

Жыл бұрын

THE FEELING'S MUTUAL TO THE BOTH OF YOU! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@Nothingsfakehere

Жыл бұрын

@@musufaithtogar6332 😂🤣😂🤣🤣

Standing ovation and crowds ready to have a sore throat is a different level of appreciation!!

@sekyolejohn477

Жыл бұрын

One love

Her ability to be in harmony with her being, soul, her acceptance of self comes through.

It is true it starts when helping our own parents.....It is a powerful speech and the boy is so articulate!

@marinajimenez7494

Жыл бұрын

I would rather say it starts by helping YOURSELF and sorting out YOUR OWN ISSUES. Then from there we may help others.

@dbedazzling1

Жыл бұрын

Charity starts at home

@Josh-Si

Жыл бұрын

Do your parents live next to you? She said neighbors (in need) and without having any benefit. Listen closely...

She made it DIRECT, truthful and exceedingly SHORT..NO ONE else can say the same! Rihanna you do rock

Her laugh her smile her random chuckles are so beautiful

She made that little man’s world!! Great speech as well. Such a beautiful human being!

She is so talented, she should never doubt what she can achieve, as she stated she achieved so much already, and I have seen her in concert in the past and she was amazing. Artists contribute to society just as academics do, Rihanna continues to inspire people all over the world today.

@birdiemax2693

Жыл бұрын

Actually artists, creatives generally and athletes contribute a great deal more than academics do. And people actually see and recognise their contribution over many generations.

@evilmuppet732

Жыл бұрын

@@birdiemax2693 I believe all people contribute to society. And I think academics and creatives are both important, and accomplish amazing things when they work together. Also, many academic fields require creativity from programming to teachers.

@Chrispullin_

Жыл бұрын

you speak so highly of her.. What about you??

@evilmuppet732

Жыл бұрын

@@Chrispullin_ I belong in the mystery section, just led by myself due to certain circumstances.

@Rorocio720

Жыл бұрын

Talented at what? Spreading her legs?!

She is just being herself, never trying to decorate herself. Love her speech.

She has a charisma that magically draws you to her.

You don't have to be famous to help and give a hand to those of less fortunate. Rihanna, you have a great and beautiful soul ! God bless !

UK it's serious when I keep around to watch a 7 min long video, i barely watch music videos to the end. So much sense, man down👐

Rihanna is so gorgeous

@drewblythebarrymore-Gmail

Жыл бұрын

❤❤thank you so much for your 😅whooping notification and I sincerely appreciate your streaming of my contents here on the KZread channels where are you watching from ??

Rihanna music is warm but her love for people is fire 🔥. True beauty.🍇❤🙏🏾

She was as she was on the stage ....as at her home ....very comfortable very herself ...confident happy lively

I don’t have much But I always try to help someone in need and I never expect something in return. It hit home 🥰 I love this speech, Rihanna is amazing 🥰❤💯

@nathanaelboyer663

Жыл бұрын

Your the best 🙂

This was an amazing speech! Her character, her love, and just who she is shined through.

She is so humble and knows how to speak with silence and gestures alone.

She's an amazing woman, so inspiring. Tears went to my eyes. What a beautiful speech and attitude.

The personality, smiling, & pauses stood out to me. 👏🏾👏🏾

A speech to a thousand and to their hearts and brains with the simplest words but the deepest in the meaning ❤️ I don't think all of the graduates together could do that. Love her humanity blended with intelligence 💐

Omgoodness that little man he is everything! He just melted my heart and brought tears to my eyes.

This young lady has grown, she has learnt a great deal and she has become one of the most successful singer, entrepreneur a billionaireness. She is not just beauty- beauty and brain what a combination. It is good to see that she is helping, inspiring the young generation. Well done!

Great speech but most of all loved how she acknowledged the sweet little boy. Heart melting and beautiful personality Rihanna. Your son is blessed to have you as his mom.

@calamarigod667

Жыл бұрын

@Jack Smith is that a problem?

I was glued to my phone throughout the speech. I love the spontaneity in her demeanour. That's my spec in speech making. Making it natural and being free with your audience makes it all beautiful. Written notes PR none,just flow with the audience.

shes so sweet, ive never really liked her or her music that much, but this makes her personality much clearer. Genuinely nice woman.

Her voice is so beautiful!

I admired that little gentleman at the end of the video

Beautiful person. She's proof this country provides opportunities for those who strive for success. She rose so quickly to the top and just as quickly looked back to help others on their life journeys. ❤️

@sianmurray7582

Жыл бұрын

Well she’s proof that if you are incredibly talented and beautiful you might be one of the ones that’s given opportunities. For every Rihanna there are millions with talent, beauty and work hard that don’t get the opportunities they deserve unfortunately.

@jessamynrising3990

Жыл бұрын

@REDEEMER HATSU Welcome! ❤️

Here is the most beautiful woman in the world and a true loving person who loves to help anyone she can. Truly outstanding

This speech was so beautifully said. I love her so much. ❤

@user-iz8cu1wk5l

10 ай бұрын

Leroca

You can learn from anybody. She's amazing and deserve to be at Harvard. She achieve a lot and gave a lot. The best lesson in the world : be compassionate and help each other. And she doesn't forgot her roots.

I love her being herself as she spoke her heart, stories and why for what she stands by in serving others. She did a wonderful job and that lil man is going places

Giving when you have even little without getting any thing in return is the real humanitarian work. Share your little with others is great. Riri, this is great speech, well done for inspiring us. Thanks and blessings always

This is the best speech I have watched today. This is truly moving and pure ❤

What a sweetheart, love her. Not pompous at all, just humility, intelligence and drive.

The little kid is presenting flowers to Rihanna is so cute, so nicely dressed, and so well spoken for being just a child.

That's why I love her music And her personality.

Rhianna is the cutest of them all :) Smart too.

Rhianna is incredible. An amazing artist and by all accounts an amazing person. In this speech she comes across so natural and honest. It's a rare and wonderful quality.

Even after Four Years later watching this again..., the world needs more figures like Rihanna. God bless your heart ♥ More wins, More success, More accomplishments!

I am so proud of her. She represents the Caribbean to the world and does it wonderfully.

@oiputthatback7361

Жыл бұрын

Her and PM Mia Mottley both powerhouse of the carribean.

The posture , the pause once in a while, the voice is supper.

She's so magnetic ! Love her

@abimat2358

3 жыл бұрын

YES , THE MAGNETISM OF THE DEVIL . WAKE UP STUPID GIRL ! RIHANNA IS A SATANIST TOGHETER MADONNA, KATY PERRY, LADY GAGA , MARINA ABRAMOVIC, MARYL STREEP CHELSEA CLINTON ECC ECC.........

I really like her pronunciation and how she is her communicating her word she's brilliant ❤

@mandyharewood886

Жыл бұрын

You like our Barbadian accent?

@GoodOldCinema

Жыл бұрын

​@@mandyharewood886 She doesn't have her Barbadian accent anymore.

@mandyharewood886

Жыл бұрын

@@GoodOldCinema I am from the Caribbean. It is still there even when she speaks American. She speaks EXACTLY how Bajans speak under an American influence. But that's only when she's communicating with non-Barbadians. Unless you're from where I'm from, you should quit now.

@GoodOldCinema

Жыл бұрын

@@mandyharewood886 I've seen her interviews from the mid 2000s and compared to her recent interviews, I can tell that her Barbadian accent is no more. There might still be some traces of her original accent but she sounds almost 100% American now.

@mandyharewood886

Жыл бұрын

@@GoodOldCinema Rihanna speaks that way to YOU. She does not speak that way to US. Rihanna comes here several times a year. I know what she sounds like.

You make me cry Rihanna you don’t know how much I love you I’m from Africa Ethiopia I live in America Los Angeles this is always been my dream but then yet life is so hard here when you’re alone by yourself but I’m doing all my best to share from a little anything I have to change other people life this is awesome thank you Thank you and thank you love you always❤❤❤❤

how can we not just LOVE HER!beautiful inside and out...

I'm so ashamed to think Rihanna was just an artist She had that room in her hands, she had the confidence to speak so eloquently I actually teared up thinking about those words ,it's not money brains or position it's about doing the right thing

She'll be loved forever. Entertainers who inspire the young generation and contribute to the society's welfare are far beyond. I love you Hana 🥰

She's very beautiful!!! "We're like the diamond"

@Leddrums

4 жыл бұрын

She is very beautiful, you nailed it man!

@MP-vf8qz

3 жыл бұрын

Love That song!

Wow what a beautiful soul, she speaks with a heart full of love and grace. I LOVE YOU RIHANNA

i really love the way she expresses herself, really confident and natural

I always said that Rihanna makes my ears relax and enjoy in a way that I can hear her speak or sing forever lol! I don't know if the accent plays a part to it but yeah. Combined with her image.... We ❤️ baby Rih Rih, she always seems too young and sweet in my eyes, bless her... Wish her to have a happy life with her family 💞

Wow, what a free spirited human being

Great humanitarian heart Rihanna. .top fan from kampala -Uganda

One day I listen her music, and from then I like her as a great artist. After that, one day I saw her picture, and from then I like her as a beautiful woman. Today I heard her speech in Harvard and now I love her as a human being. You rock the world Rihana, in more ways than you imagined as a child.

The way the young man was smiling. I hollered😭😭😭. Too cute!!?

Rihanna, you are an extraordinary example of compassion, generosity and affection. You are the finest human being.

Aww her heart melted for the little boy. So cute

I can’t believe I’m tearing up, she is the sweetest soul and I hope that one day, I can be half as kind as her

@Alan-dm6mc

9 ай бұрын

U are so b

She’s so down to heart such an amazing woman I love her plenty 🎉❤

I love your attitude and your speech. It touches people's heart.

That little guy is going to remember his encounter with Riri forever. Plus, that was a phenomenal speech. Beauty and brains. 👍🏽

I saw a star shining on there. I like how she's relax and chill

I loved all of this. Whoever’s son that is at the end must be very proud of him, he was so well spoken and professional ❤

I rightly discover this video with Rihanna & appreciate it & am aggree with R. Yes "We have plenty to share, because we're alive. I love her relaxed attitude that reveals its attractive humanity.

You know, I was having a real crapy day, and this, this video made me feel so, so good. She is an inspiration to us all.❤❤❤

@bagtik1084

Жыл бұрын

Sameeeeeeeeeee ❤❤❤

@KimDaddy-cu1ie

9 ай бұрын

Hi am Isaac from kenya pliz can you talk to me

She earned my utmost respect. Salute to this woman. Such a captivating speech!

She is the Queen he is the King. He melted my ♥

Short, sweet and to the point. Very nicely done. The main point and message not missed at all. I dig it. ❤