In 2014, the Barbadian-American musician Rihanna declared her support for Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, during the 19th FIFA World Cup held in Brazil.
Her admiration for Kevin-Prince Boateng, who played for AC Milan at the time, was the reason behind her endorsement.
On June 16, 2014, during the Black Stars’ game against the US Men’s Soccer team, Rihanna expressed her support for Ghana by posting a charming photo of Boateng on her Instagram page.
The post quickly became a trending topic, and Rihanna’s affectionate caption “Da Bae doe!” added to the buzz.
This phrase is a colloquialism frequently used in Western Florida, meaning “baby,” “boo,” or “sweetie.”
Despite Rihanna’s backing, the Black Stars lost their opening match 2-1 to the US team.
