10 Things You Didn't Know About Rihanna

By Rachel Bailey /

6. Barbados Loves Her...Maybe A Bit Too Much

RiRi's home country, Barbados showed open adulation for the singer by making her the official face of tourism for Barbados in 2007. In 2008, Barbados also created a national holiday to honour the 'Unfaithful' singer. Guess what: it's called Rihanna Day, and falls on her birthday. Rihanna in turn thanked her fans by putting on free concert for them. Today she holds the honorary title of Ambassador for Culture and Youth of Barbados.