Rihanna is a vision in a striking orange dress during the swearing-in of the first President of Barbados … as the Bajan superstar is honored as her homeland’s national hero
Barbados ushered in a new era on Monday after removing the Queen’s 55-year tenure as head of state and becoming the world’s new republic.
And Rihanna was on hand to witness the historic moment when Inaugural President Dame Sandra Mason was sworn in at a ceremony led by Prince Charles in the Caribbean island’s capital, Bridgetown.
The pop star’s entrepreneur-turned billionaire was among many dignitaries, including the Prince of Wales, in attendance for Tuesday’s ceremony.
Honored: Rihanna, 33, received the National Hero Award shortly after the nation became a republic and Dame Sandra Mason was sworn in as the country’s first president in a ceremony held in the singer’s hometown, Bridgetown
Rihanna wasn’t just available for any pomp and circumstance, she was too honored with the National Hero Award shortly after the nation became a republic.
Being the world famous fashionista, the founder of Fenty Beauty caused a sensation, wearing an orange dress that hugs her curves perfectly.
Apparently bra-less in the striking number, she also wore a pair of matching strappy heels and had her raven braids topped with chunky braids.
The pop superstar and entrepreneur caused a stir, wearing an orange dress that hugs her curves perfectly
Sexy step: Rihaana also donned a pair of matching strappy heels
Stylin ‘: The Break It Off star had her raven braids styled in chunky braids
New era: Rihanna listened to her country usher in a new era by deposing the Queen as head of state after 55 years and became the new republic of the world
It was the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, who bestowed on her this honor by referring to one of her hit songs.
“May you continue to shine like a diamond and honor your nation by your works, by your actions,” the Prime Minister told Rihanna, in a nod to her 2012 chart-topping single, Diamonds.
Rihanna is the second woman in Barbadian history to receive the honor of national hero after religious leader Sarah Ann Gill, who died in 1866, according to RT.
She is also just one of Barbados’ two living national heroes, the other being 85-year-old cricketer Sir Garfield Sobers who received the title in 1998.
Tribute: Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley would honor Rihanna with reference to her hit song Diamonds
Madam President: The founder of Fenty Beauty shook hands with the country’s first president, Dame Sandra Mason
Respect: Rihanna shared a few words with the new sworn-in president
With the recognition of National Hero of Barbados, Rihanna receives the full title of The Right Excellent Robyn Rihanna Fenty for life.
Prior to this latest honor, the Break It Off star had served as Barbados’ Ambassador since September 2018.
Although Rihanna took her big leap into music and saw her career take off in the United States, she was born and raised in St. Michael’s Parish in Barbados, where she was discovered by producers from the American music industry.
Rihanna shared a few moments with Sir Garfield Sobers, who was named National Hero of Barbados by the Barbados Cabinet in 1998
Rihanna receives National Hero Award with Sir Garfield Sobers
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