Rihanna's father is happy for her to reunite with Chris Brown because he has 'matured a lot'.

The couple split in 2009 after Chris assaulted her, resulting in him being sentenced to probation, community service and counselling. A restraining order was also put in place so he couldn't contact Rihanna, although it was later modified so they could both attend industry events.

The pair have recently sparked speculation they are on the verge of reuniting after they recorded songs together, and Rihanna's father Ronald Fenty is not against them rekindling their romance.

'I've always liked him. Chris has matured a lot. I think everybody has to put the past behind them,' he told the British edition of Grazia. 'And they [Chris and Rihanna] seem to have done that. Being a couple is all up to her. Every decision is her decision. I just wish her the best. I hope things work out. Everyone is entitled to make a mistake.'

Ronald believes other people are also keen for the pair to reunite. He claims music fans the world over loved it when they were together.

'Her fans are hoping it will happen. They see them as the perfect couple,' he said.