Rihanna becomes ambassador for Barbados for education and tourism

As if Rihanna was not busy enough as a makeup mogul, fashion designer, renowned philanthropist and charming entertainer, she will wear another hat in the future as "Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary" of her country of origin. , Barbados.

In this role, the bad girl, born Robyn Rihanna Fenty, will be responsible for promoting education, tourism and investment for the island – that the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, said. Deadline She believes that Ri is particularly suited because of her "keen sense of creativity and insight in business".

"Rihanna has a deep love for this country and this is reflected in her philanthropy, particularly in the areas of health and education. She also shows her patriotism in the way she gives back to Barbados and continues to cherish the island as home, "said Mottley. "She has demonstrated, beyond her success as a pop icon, a keen sense of creativity and insight into business. It is therefore appropriate that we engage ourselves and give it the means to play a more definitive role in the transformation of Barbados. "

Rihanna has been active in showing her love to her home with her philanthropic work, including educational programs through her Clara Lionel Foundation.

"I could not be more proud of winning such a prestigious title in my country," Rihanna said. "Every Barbadian will have to play his part in this current effort, and I am ready and happy to take responsibility."

This is not the first time Rihanna has played a role in the future of Barbados; Last December, on the occasion of Barbados' independence day, Westbury New Road, where she grew up, was officially renamed Rihanna Drive.