American popstar and business mogul, Rihanna Fenty, on
Monday night was conferred as a National Hero in Barbados as the Caribbean
country became a republic.
Rihanna was honoured as the 11th National Hero during the
presidential inauguration ceremony at Bridgetown where Barbados was officially
named a republic, Metro UK reported.
The Barbadian Prime Minister, Mia Mottley, in a speech,
highlighted the singer’s achievements, saying, “Commanding the imagination of
the world through the pursuit of excellence, her creativity, her discipline,
and above all else, her extraordinary commitment to the land of her birth.
“Having satisfied that Ambassador Robyn Rihanna Fenty has given service to Barbados which has been exemplified by visionary and pioneering leadership, extraordinary achievement and the attaining of the highest excellence to the Government of Barbados.”
Mottley added, “My Government has the distinct honour of
recommending to the president who has kindly and graciously accepted that
Ambassador Robyn Rihanna Fenty shall have conferred upon her the order of
National Hero of Barbados.”
During the event, the 33-year-old singer who became an
Ambassador of Barbados in 2018, met with Prince Charles, who represented his
mother at the historic event.
The ceremony also welcomed Barbados’ first president, Sandra
Mason, after removing the Queen, as head of state.
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