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Rihanna declared national hero by Barbados; honoured by Mia Mottley
Updated On: 01 December, 2021 01:36 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Rihanna was then summoned from her seat to accept the honour, with the Prime Minister managing to rouse a laugh from the singer when she referenced her 2012 hit `Diamonds`, reports femalefirst.co.uk
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Singer Rihanna was honoured by Prime Minister Mia Mottley at an event that marked Barbados`s new status as a republic, which was attended by Prince Charles. Addressing the pop star by her real name, the PM said: "Robyn Rihanna Fenty tomorrow morning shall have conferred upon her the order of national hero of Barbados." Rihanna was then summoned from her seat to accept the honour, with the Prime Minister managing to rouse a laugh from the singer when she referenced her 2012 hit `Diamonds`, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
She added: "On behalf of a grateful nation, but an even prouder people, we therefore present to you, the designee, for the national hero of Barbados."
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