Rihanna is only the second woman in history to be awarded the prestigious title of National Hero of Barbados.

Day celebration. The distinction was bestowed upon the well-known musician by Prime Minister Mia Mottley in appreciation of her noteworthy services and commitment to the country.
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Notably, Rihanna follows in the footsteps of religious leader Sarah Ann Gill as the second woman in history to be named a National Hero of Barbados. The “Umbrella” hitmaker remarked, “This is a day I will never forget, a day I never imagined I could attain,” in reflection of receiving this honor.
“Barbadians take enormous pride in who they are. I shall take this pride with me wherever I travel. “I will always be recognized as a national hero of Barbados,” Rihanna said at the country’s foundation ceremony.

