Barbados Declares Rihanna a National Hero
Rihanna has received a rare honor in Bridgetown, her hometown. During the presidential inauguration event in Heroes Square on Monday night, Barbados proclaimed the 'Diamonds' singer a National Hero, symbolizing the country's transition to a Commonwealth republic. To loud applause, Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced the 33-year-hero old's status. Mottley summoned Rihanna out in front of the audience to congratulate her. "On behalf of a grateful nation and an even prouder people, we therefore present to you, to the designee, […]