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Rihanna declared 'national hero' as Barbados welcomes new era

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Barbados' most famous citizen, the singer Rihanna was present at the "Pride of Nationhood" ceremony where the Caribbean island nation declared itself the world's newest republic. Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced that the pop star was a "designee for national hero of Barbados." IMAGES

Added on the 30/11/2021 06:21:54 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images

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