“I wrote ‘Shape of You’ for Rihanna” -Ed Sheeran

• British singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran revealed in a Hits Radio interview that Rihanna was the inspiration behind his hit song “Shape Of You.”
• Sheeran praised Rihanna’s genre-defying talent, calling her “genre-less” and a “grail for songwriters.”
• “Shape Of You,” released on January 6th, 2017, was written with Rihanna in mind, according to Sheeran.
• The song won the Best Pop Solo Performance Grammy at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.

British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has unveiled the surprising inspiration behind his chart-topping hit “Shape Of You.”

Ed Sheeran disclosed that Barbadian singer Rihanna served as the muse for the song.

The revelation came as Sheeran delved into the creative process behind “Shape Of You,” which captivated audiences upon its release on January 6th, 2017.

 Sheeran admitted that Rihanna was the primary figure he envisioned while crafting the song’s lyrics and melody.

“Rihanna is genre-less, she can do anything. She’s the grail for songwriters. When I wrote Shape Of You, the person I was writing in my mind for was Rihanna,” Sheeran said.

“Shape Of You” garnered widespread acclaim and commercial success, earning Ed Sheeran the prestigious Best Pop Solo Performance Grammy at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.

Moreover, Sheeran revealed another intriguing tidbit during the interview, disclosing his involvement in penning Justin Bieber’s hit song “Love Yourself.”

Sheeran disclosed that the track had faced rejections from several musicians before finding its rightful place with Bieber.

In other news,Nigerian Afrobeat singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is over the moon as he becomes the recipient of a gift from international pop icon Rihanna.

The DMW boss, known for his chart-topping hits and philanthropic endeavors, took to his official Instagram page to share the exciting news with his fans.

Rihanna, the Barbadian singer-turned-business mogul, sent Davido a special package containing her limited Fenty X Puma edition sneakers, sparking widespread excitement among fans and followers.