Rihanna Is Now Barbados’ Sole Surviving National Hero Rihanna is now the only living national hero in Barbados after a celebrated figure in the island nation passed away. The Grammy Award-winning singer, who was named ambassador by the Government of Barbados in 2018 and declared a National Hero of Barbados in 2021, was spotted at the Kensington Oval last week, where she attended the funeral of cricket legend and fellow National Hero Sir Garfield Sobers. She arrived at the funeral service with Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, who reflected on the dismal event by declaring that the prominent artist and entrepreneur is "our only living National Hero." Rihanna in Barbados today 🇧🇧 pic.twitter.com/aYqFoaTBIX 𝖌𝖆𝖇 (@gabgonebad) July 29, 2026 "With Sir Garry’s passing, The Right Excellent Robyn Rihanna Fenty now stands as our only living National Hero," Prime Minister Mottley wrote. "The mantle upon her shoulders carries the weight of history, the duty of service...