Back to her day job: Cheeky Rihanna is back on stage and performing in Brazil

By Pamela Owen

Last updated at 7:59 AM on 19th September 2011

She is known for her raunchy performances in skimpy clothing and Rihanna did not disappoint her fans when she performed in Brazil for the first time.

The star recently took some time out from her busy schedule and went on a short trip to the small Italian village of Portofino after performing at the V Festival in Essex.

Despite being bombarded by excited locals she still managed to enjoy taking casual walks along the beach as well as browse local shops.

Back on track: Rihanna was as raunchy as ever on stage but her performance received a luke-warm response from critics

Cheeky: Rihanna was as raunchy as ever on stage but her performance received a luke-warm response

Raunchy: Rihanna left little to the imagination as she strutted her stuff during the concert in Sao Paulo, Brazil

But she was back to doing what she does best at the weekend and that was strutting her stuff on stage in front of thousands.

Wearing black fish net stockings and a black and white leotard which was clinched in at the waist with a belt, the singer looked stunning as she brought her Loud Tour to Sao Paulo.

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She went for the natural look and let her brown hair fall in loose curls around her face.

Rihanna, who has never been to the South American country before, tweeted just before the show: 'SAO PAULO LET'S DO THISSSS!!! #LOUDtourBRAZIL'

But critics have said although her stage presence was good with good dance routines, her singing was luke-warm.

Others have said the pop star should stick to singing Reggae-inspired music like her hit 'What's My Name' and 'Man Down' rather than dance or pop.

I'll be back: Rihanna used social networking site Twitter to tell fans she would definitely be back to the South American country

Sensual: Fans used Twitter to tell the singer how much they loved her show

But die-hard Rihanna fans didn't complain with many complimenting the singer on social networking site Twitter during the show.

Rihanna, who is currently recording a new album, tweeted after the concert: 'SAO PAULO I love you! I will definitely be back!!!'

The Loud Tour is the fourth by the artist who vowed to visit more than 20 countries in America and Europe.

She will arrive in the UK early October where many of her shows in London are already sold out.