veEeAccording to CNN, on November 30, singer and billionaire Rihanna was awarded the title of National Hero by the Barbados government. Honoring Rihanna at the event, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley said: “May you shine like a diamond, bringing pride to the nation with your work and actions.”
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| Rihanna was honored as a National Hero of Barbados at the age of 33 |
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Appearing before the national leadership and the public at home, Rihanna attracted all eyes with a yellow dress that was both seductive and elegant. Singer Diamond wore light makeup and did not forget to wear a mask when going up to the podium to speak.
| Singer Rihanna was awarded the title of national hero by Barbados |
Rihanna is the 11th National Hero of the island nation of Barbados. This honor is part of a major national event, commemorating the day Barbados officially declared a republic and escaped British Crown protection.
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| Rihanna was personally honored by the president and prime minister of Barbados |
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| Female singer at the honor ceremony in her hometown |
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In 2008, Rihanna took on the role of Cultural Ambassador of Barbados. Then in 2018, the young female billionaire was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary for her country, an important role related to promoting education, tourism and investment in Barbados. Rihanna was born in Saint Michael, Barbados in 1988 into a middle-class family. She lived in the capital Bridgetown until she was discovered by a music producer thanks to her outstanding talent and moved to the US to develop her career at the age of 16.
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| Successful and influential globally, Rihanna is the pride of Barbados |
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Sponsored by rapper Jay-Z, Rihanna quickly became an international music star with global influence. The female singer owns many “hit” songs such as Umbrella, Love the way you lie, California king bed, Bitch Better Have My Money … She has also been nominated for many prestigious music awards, winning a total of 9 awards. Grammy.
The nightingale of Barbados is also a successful businessman, selling high-priced garments with her own beauty and lingerie brands. In August this year, Forbes magazine said Rihanna was the richest singer in the world, owning a net worth of $1.7 billion.
