Rihanna’s fans call for singer to replace The Queen as Barbados’ head of state

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Rihanna fans are calling for the singer to replace Queen Elizabeth II as Barbados' head of state amid the island's bid to become a republic in 2021. The “Work” singer, whose real name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, was born and raised in Barbados.

Barbados' Governor-General, Sandra Mason, announced the island nation's plan to remove Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state and proceed as a republic. (The last nation to do so was Mauritius in 1992.) A little history lesson: The English colonized Barbados in 1627, and the island remained a colony until November 30, 1966 when they achieved independence.

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@Rihanna is, and always has been, the queen of Barbados.’ While a second shared: ‘Barbados should make Rihanna their new head of state. No but really good on them separating themselves from the queen.

Barbados is seeking true independence from colonialism, as the country announced this week that Queen Elizabeth II will no longer be listed as their head of state.

Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state and become a republic. The island nation's governor general, Sandra Mason, said Tuesday during a speech that «the time has come to fully leave our colonial past behind.» Mason, who was speaking on behalf of the country's prime minister, Mia Mottley, said Barbados will seek full sovereignty by November 2021, adding it can «be in no doubt about its capacity for self-governance.»  «Barbadians want a Barbadian Head of State,» Mason said.