Barbadian Prime Minister, Mia Mottley, has described American popstar and business mogul, Rihanna Fenty, as being extraordinarily committed to the land of her birth, which is Barbados.
Mottley said this on Monday night when Rihana was conferred as a National Hero in Barbados as the Caribbean country became a republic.
She was honoured as the 11th National Hero during the presidential inauguration ceremony at Bridgetown where Barbados was officially named a republic, Metro UK reported.
The Prime Minister highlighted the singer’s achievements, saying, “Commanding the imagination of the world through the pursuit of excellence, her creativity, her discipline, and above all else, her extraordinary commitment to the land of her birth.
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“Having satisfied that Ambassador Robyn Rihanna Fenty has given service to Barbados which has been exemplified by visionary and pioneering leadership, extraordinary achievement and the attaining of the highest excellence to the Government of Barbados.
“My Government has the distinct honour of recommending to the president who has kindly and graciously accepted that Ambassador Robyn Rihanna Fenty shall have conferred upon her the order of National Hero of Barbados.”
