Harvard University has just awarded the title of Philanthropist of the Year (2017) to R&B singer Rihanna thanks to her charitable activities. This famous female singer will receive the title of Philanthropist of the Year on February 28.

Female singer Rihanna. Photo: AP.
According to Le Figaro, Rihanna received this title thanks to the project to build an oncology and nuclear medicine center at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Bridgetown (Barbados), an island nation in the east of the Caribbean Sea, also is Rihanna’s hometown. In addition, this 29-year-old singer also founded a scholarship program for Caribbean students studying in the US and helps girls have better access to education in developing countries. develop. “Harvard University has decided to honor Rihanna as Philanthropist of the Year 2017 for her charitable projects and many other activities,” said Mr. Allen Counter, Director of the Harvard Foundation.

Rihanna, full name Robyn Rihanna Fenty, is also considered the Honorary Ambassador of Barbados. This fiery female singer is the “owner” of 8 Grammy awards and has 14 hit songs that top the world charts. To date, her record sales have reached more than 200 million copies worldwide. Rihanna also set a record on YouTube by being the first artist to have 24 music videos reaching 100 million views.

Before Rihanna, Harvard University also honored this title to former United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai (Pakistan) and American singer Lionel Richie.