“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,” the prime minister said.
“This is a day that I will never, ever forget.
It is the first time in more than 20 years that Barbados has bestowed a national hero honor: The last person to receive the title was former cricket player Garfield St.
Rihanna has won nine Grammys in various categories, including rap, dance and R&B, and is working on an upcoming album.