Rihanna to receive Michael Jackson video vanguard award

Rihanna will receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards for decade-long impact on music, pop culture, fashion, film, and philanthropy.

The Bajan Pop star took to twitter to make the announcement on Thursday, “Honored to take the #VMAs stage as your video #VANGUARD award recipient LIVE from NYC on August 28!,” she wrote.

Related: Popcaan’s sister Squid shares awesome photos with Drake & Rihanna from OVO fest 2016

Rihanna joins the list of powerhouse artistes who have since received the Video Vanguard Award such as Justin Timberlake, Madonna, Beyoncé, Kanye West, Britney Spears, and Beastie Boys.

She is nominated for Best Female Video and Best Collaboration for “Work” at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. Rih Rih will also be performing at the show which starts at starting at 9 p.m. EST.

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