Barbados declares Rihanna a national hero during republic ceremony – video

Barbados has declared singer Rihanna a national hero during its republican celebrations in Bridgetown. The country's prime minister, Mia Mottley, said, On behalf of a grateful nation, but an even prouder people, we therefore present to you, the designee, for national hero of Barbados, ambassador Robyn Rihanna Fenty may you continue to shine like a diamond.' Rihanna accepted the honour to cheers from the crowd. The ceremony was part of celebrations as Barbados became the world's newest republic.

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