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Rihanna Named An Official Ambassador for Barbados

Rihanna Named An Official Ambassador for Barbados

Hot97 Staff
09/24/2018 12:00 AM EDT
Photo Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images
Singer Rihanna is out here doing big tings!Rihanna was appointed the official ambassador by Barbados.After 7 years as a cultural ambassador for her native Barbados, Rih Rih is moving on up!Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley said in the statement, “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.”This is dope! Rihanna say’s she couldn’t be “more proud”“I couldn’t be more proud to take on such a prestigious title in my home country,” she said. “Every Barbadian is going to have to play their role in this current effort, and I’m ready and excited to take on the responsibility. I look forward to working with Prime Minister Mottley and her team to reimagine Barbados.”Congratuations Rihanna!