photography Harley WeirMusic / NewsMusic / NewsRihanna is now an ambassador for BarbadosShe looks forward to ‘reimagining’ her home countryShareLink copied ✔️September 23, 2018September 23, 2018Text Thom Waite Rihanna has been a cultural ambassador for her native Barbados since 2008, but has now been appointed an expanded role as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (catchy) by the Barbadian government. The role will entail the promotion of education, tourism, and investment for the Caribbean island. “Rihanna has a deep love for this country and this is reflected in her philanthropy,” says Barbadian prime minister Mia Amor Mottley in a statement. “She also shows her patriotism in the way she gives back to this country and continues to treasure the island as her home.” Mottley also praises Rih’s business acumen and, of course, her status as a pop icon. In the statement, “Ambassador Fenty” expresses her enthusiasm for the role, explaining that she looks forward to working with the country’s government to “reimagine Barbados”. “I couldn’t be more proud to take on such a prestigious title in my home country,” she also says. “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.” Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingAn arresting portrait of ‘that moment right after teenagehood’In Fast!, Chus&Greg capture fleeting moments of youth across London, Paris, Los Angeles, Barcelona, Madrid and TokyoArt & PhotographyLife & CultureHave you ever been friend-bombed?MusicLess cool, less cold: A new kind of nightlife is taking over BerlinFashionThe mystery behind Karl Lagerfeld’s $1m Chrome Hearts collectionOnFashionHow On and Loewe are shaping the future of footwear Armani Exchange FashionArmani Exchange joins Amnesia in Ibiza to kickstart summer party seasonBeautyDirty Girls at 30: Why the spirit of riot grrrl and bad hygiene enduresBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaArt & PhotographyThis new exhibition explores our religious devotion to pop starsEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy