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Rihanna is now a national hero in this country

Barbados declared singer Rihanna a national hero at its republican celebrations in Bridgetown. Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced the decision to cheers. Rihanna accepted the honor.

Mottley, who herself made history as a female prime minister elected to government, congratulated Rihanna, “May you continue to shine like a diamond and bring honor to your nation by your works, by your actions,”