Music superstar Rihanna has been roped in to give voiceover for first black lead character in `Home`, an upcoming 3D animated film from Dreamworks.

​ The Umbrella hitmaker will plays Tip, a teenage tomboy who befriends and helps a group of aliens, reports contactmusic.com.

​ Based on author Adam Rex's 2007 children's book "The True Meaning of Smekday", the comedy centres on an overly-confident alien race, called Boov, which takes over the earth, and attempts to efficiently reorganise the planet.

​ Rihanna joins "The Big Bang Theory" star Jim Parsons as well as Jennifer Lopez, and Steve Martin, who will also give voiceovers in the film.

​ She will also help curate an album featuring original songs for the soundtrack.

​ "Home" is set to hit the screens in the US in November this year.