Ex Eurythmics' singer Annie Lennox has been recognised on the New Year's Honours list and awarded an OBE. 

The 56 year old is an ambassador for Oxfam, a charity that strives to fight international poverty, and also launched her Sing campaign to raise awareness for AIDS in Africa. 

The 'Sweet Dreams' star and activist said of the honour:

"As somewhat of a renegade, it either means I've done something terribly right - or they've done something terribly wrong."

"In any case, whatever powers-that-be have deemed me worthy of such a recognition, I'm getting my fake leopard pillbox hat dusted and ready."

Watch Annie Lennox interviewed on 'The One Show' below: