Rihanna performed " Only Girl ( In the World ) " on '' Saturday Night Live '' in the United States , '' The X Factor '' in the United Kingdom and a shortened version at the 31st Brit Awards . Anthony Mandler directed the song 's music video , in which Rihanna is alone in an open natural landscape . The video suggests that she is the only female in the world , echoing the song 's title and lyrics , and critics praised its bright , colorful theme . " Only Girl ( In the World ) " won the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2011
31st Brit Awards
2011 Brit Awards
Only Girl (In the World)