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Barbados Announces National Hero Rihanna | Israel today

2021-11-30T10:48:16.455Z


The island, which officially became a republic after 55 years of rule has declared the star ambassador as early as 2018 • The singer is the second woman in history to receive this honor after a religious leader who died in the 19th century


The state of Barbados this week announced singer Rihanna as a national heroine, as part of a celebration in the city of origin of the star and the capital of the Caribbean island, Bridgetown.

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Motley announced this to applause, before inviting Rihanna to stand in front of the audience and receive the honor she had received.

"Who will and will continue to shine like a diamond," Motley wished the 33-year-old singer, incorporating in her greeting a reference to her huge hit "Diamonds."

"Continue to bring honor to your nation by your work and actions."

The event in which Rihanna was crowned a national asset was actually held to celebrate the transformation of the island of Barbados yesterday (Monday) officially into a republic.

This is after 55 years of Queen Elizabeth's reign.

The singer and businesswoman, whose full name is Robin Rihanna Penti, received the title of "Ambassador of Barbados" as early as 2018. 

Rihanna is the second woman in Barbados history to earn the honor of national heroism, after Sarah Ann Gil, a religious leader who died in 1866.

Alongside this the singer is also one of two lone national heroes of the country who is still alive, alongside Sir Garfield, an 85-year-old cricketer who was crowned a hero in 1998.

The musician was present at the historic event and witnessed its first president Dime Sandra Mason (who was hitherto the Queen's Governor General) at her inauguration, in a ceremony hosted by Prince Charles.

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Source: israelhayom

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