Yesterday (November 30), Rihanna was present at the ceremony celebrating the founding of the Republic of Barbados to receive the title of National Hero of this country. Prime Minister Mia Mottley was the one who conferred the title on the female artist for her great contributions and dedication to the country.
During the ceremony, the Prime Minister said: “We hope Rihanna will continue to shine like a diamond, continuing to bring honor and pride to the nation through her works and actions.”
Notably, Rihanna is the second woman in history to receive the title of National Hero of Barbados. The first person was religious leader Sarah Ann Gill. Talking about this title, the owner of the hit Umbrella shared: “This is a day that I will never forget, and this is also a day that I never thought I could have.”
“Barbados are people with high self-esteem. No matter where I go in the world, I will carry this self-esteem with me. The world will always know me as a Barbadian,” Rihanna said. during the country’s founding ceremony.
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