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She’s had a more-than-impressive career. Nqobilé Danseur built her name as an international dancer, who worked with superstars Drake, Migos, Wizkid, D’banj, Kanye West, and Rihanna.

The gorgeous, fashionable and classy entertainer has since rebranded herself as a musician. Her first single, “Look At Her” dropped in July 2020. It has been an instant success, with her followers taking part in a dance challenge to promote the song.

Nqobilé Danseur has had an illustrious career

She was part of the CEO Dancers group which was essentially the face of Afrobeat dance in Africa, albeit being primarily based in the UK. At the 2019 Fashion Week, Nqobilé Danseur was the lead choreographer for top brand Kenzo, alongside director Paul Sadot.

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Nqobilé Danseur / Instagram

This goes a long way to show just how impeccable her talent is, and her versatility is unbeatable. Our Editor-In-Chief Harun Momanyi had an exclusive chat with her in November 2020. It was quite an interesting one. 

Also read: How Rihanna Built A $600 Million Empire

Having gone solo in her music career, she has quickly come to realize that she cannot do it all by herself. A lesson she has come to embrace.

I used to feel like I’m superwoman and I can do it all by myself which was probably great for my confidence even though it brought a lot of pressure which I put on myself but I’ve actually learnt that I can’t do it all by myself, none of us can. Being in a team is necessary to achieve the goals I’ve set out. Yes, nobody will probably know, see or feel the vision I have for myself exactly how I see it but it’s always beneficial to get a different perspective from people who believe and see,” she said.

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Nqobilé Danseur is evidently a big fan of fashion / Instagram

Having previously worked with Rihanna by being her dancer at the BRIT Awards, Nqobilé Danseur would love to work with her again. Admittedly, the bajan queen has had quite an influence on the South African – born UK-based entertainer. We should be able to see a Nqobilé Danseur – Rihanna collab in the future…

For Why Nqobilé Danseur, the future is bright

“I have two dream collaborations actually, both are my muse: Pharrell Williams and Rihanna. From music to fashion to lifestyle, I see myself in them, we stand for the same things and what they’ve both achieved is insanely inspiring to me,” she added.

Interestingly, she and Rihanna share quite a lot…

“I’ve worked with Rihanna as a dancer in the past and I definitely see us working beyond that. We both happen to be Pisces girls born in the same year. She’s such an inspiring queen it’s crazy. I love these two and I’m excited for the collab when it finally happens in the near future,” she said.

We cannot wait to see what’s next for Nqobilé Danseur. We love her music and we wish her all the best in her career in entertainment. Keep it Career Fodder for more exciting and inspiring exclusive interviews with your role models.

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There are many accolades that Rihanna holds, but most notable was when Forbes magazine declared her net worth to be $600 million in 2019. Her rise to the top has been in the making for a long time. Originally, she started off as a chart-topping artist who graced red carpet award-shows with stunning outfits. 

In recent years, Rihanna has solidified herself as a savvy entrepreneur. Her fans now know her as the businesswoman behind Fenty, Savage x Fenty, Fenty Beauty, and a string of brand collaborations. 

She learned first

Before she decided to launch her own businesses, Rihanna spent time collaborating with reputable brands, learning tools of the trade that would catapult her to success. In December 2014, Riri assumed a creative director role at Puma. The 31-year-old business mogul was tasked with the success of women’s apparel and footwear. 

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Rihanna at Sephora checking on her Fenty Skin stock / Instagram

Rihanna outdid herself. Her first trainer, released in fall 2015 sold out in hours. After that followed collections that sold out as well. In September 2018, she debuted her Fenty collection at the New York Fashion Week. 

The “Savage x Fenty” line is the definition of inclusivity as it targets women of all sizes. That has majorly been a driving force behind her success, as seen in her collaboration with luxury giant LVMH for the brand Fenty.

Her inspiration

The reason why she started Fenty Beauty is that she saw a lack of diversity in shades that suit every woman in the market. While growing up, her mum’s lipstick intrigued her. That influenced her to try out makeup, and it ended up being a way to enhance her beauty; she is undoubtedly one of the most gorgeous celebrities to ever exist.

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Rihanna promoting Fenty Beauty / Instagram

Thus, it is safe to say that her journey hasn’t been linear. Rihanna had to become a successful musician first – she earns $70 million annually from royalties – before she became a fashion powerhouse. She also had to learn about the fashion industry first-hand. 

You too can do it

So what lesson do we get from her journey? We can all agree on one thing; if you don’t lose track of what you are passionate about, it can be super rewarding. Let’s put this into context. Let’s say, your desired career is to be a computer scientist. 

You start off being a data entry clerk and work your way up to be a team leader. In the end, you have enough cash to take yourself to code school. Do you become satisfied with your managerial role? Of course, you should go for what you have always loved.

This is not to say that Rihanna did not love music. She’s just exploring her creative facets and has succeeded immensely while at it. We hope you too can gather courage and go for it!

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