Rihanna has been soaking up the sun in her native country of Barbados with a mystery man, reminiscent of ex-love Chris Brown.

The pop star - who has been seen on several occasions letting her hair down since her run-in with Chris on February 8 - matched her enviable curves with a hunky accessory on the exclusive beaches of Sandy Lane.

According to the Daily Mail, Rihanna has been celebrating her single status at every opportunity she gets - including some of the most lavish restaurants and clubs in Hollywood.

Last month she mixed business with pleasure at a local haunt in L.A.

A source says: "At the dinner party there were about 10 toasts made, including one to the fact she's about to land the cover of a major fashion magazine... Rihanna also raised a glass to her break up.

"People close to Rihanna have drilled it into her head that if she stays with Chris her career will be over."

See Rihanna and her ex lover Chris below