Declared by Forbes to be the first billionaire to hail from the Caribbean island nation, Barbados's richest woman (and wealthiest person overall) needs no introduction. One of the world's most recognisable faces, Robyn "Rihanna" Fenty has enjoyed a chart-topping music career, although it's her cosmetics and lingerie businesses that have made her a billionaire.
The superstar saw her Fenty Beauty brand, which she co-owns with LVMH, double its revenue in 2022. Meanwhile, her Savage X Fenty underwear label, of which she owns 30%, has been valued at a cool $3 billion (£2.4bn).
The philanthropic Fenty is putting her money to good use via her Clara Lionel Foundation, which funds education and natural disaster recovery projects around the world.