Rihanna Appointed Cultural Ambassador Of Barbados

American singer Robyn Rihanna Fenty popularly called Rihanna has added another title to her list of achievements after receiving an ambassadorial role from her country of birth, Barbados.

On Thursday, the pop star was  named “Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary” for her home country .

The role involves promoting education, tourism and investment.

Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley said she was honoured to confer the title.

In a statement, the PM said;

”Rihanna has a deep love for this country and this is reflected in her philanthropy, especially in the areas of health and education. She also shows her patriotism in the way she gives back to this country and continues to treasure the island as her home.”

“She has also demonstrated, beyond her success as a pop icon, significant creative acumen and shrewdness in business. It is therefore fitting that we engage and empower her to play a more definitive role as we work to transform Barbados.”