33-year-old Rihanna was awarded the honor by Prime Minister Mia Mottley during the event of Barbados becoming a republic.
Rihanna attended the historical Barbados event to honor the island’s political and ceremonial ties with the United Kingdom and its status as a new republic during its presidential inauguration ceremony.
The singer flew in to be part of the celebration, as she dressed in a silk, one-shoulder orange dress by Bottega Veneta.
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“On behalf of a grateful nation, but an even prouder people, we therefore present to you the designee for national hero for Barbados, ambassador Robyn Rihanna Fenty,” the PM said.