Rihanna speaks out about the significance of being chosen as Dior's first black campaign star

Rihanna has described her role as the first black campaign star for French fashion label Dior as a 'big deal' for her culture.

In an interview with MTV News, the 27-year-old touched on the importance of her casting in the campaign, describing her new role role as 'fantastic' and 'meaningful'. 

'It feels fantastic,' she explained. 'It is such a big deal for me, for my culture, for a lot of young girls of any color.