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Rihanna returned to Barbados on Thursday (April 28) for the first time since being awarded the distinction to celebrate the country's National Heroes Day as an official honoree, making her the 11th person in the country's history to ever be given the title.

Rihannas homeland of Barbados underwent a historical presidential election in 2021 as it transitioned from being a product of British colonialism into being its own republic. During the countrys inauguration ceremony in November, RiRi was bestowed a high honor at the inaugural podiumand was named a National Hero in her home country. 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, Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley told the crowd last November. May you continue to shine like a diamond and bring honor to your nation by your works, by your actions and to do credit wherever you shall go. Thursday (April 28) marked National Heroes Day in Barbados, and Rihanna commemorated the occassion as an official honoree for the first time. The 34-year-old superstar posted a gallery of photos from last years Pride of Nationhood ceremony, along with a heartfelt message about what it means to be a National Hero in her homeland. My very first #NationalHeroesDay as a National Hero of my country Barbados! RiRi wrote in the caption. What an absolute honor to be amongst such great men and women who have come before me and held this title in commitment to our nation! She continued, I will forever cherish these memories and continue to represent the Bajan people and my home Barbados to the fullest!! Love and gratitude to both The Prime Minister, The Honorable Mia Amor Mottley and our President, Her Excellency The Most Honorable Dame Sandra Mason for trusting me with this honor! Read more