Rihanna Named Ambassador Extraordinary to Barbados

Robyn Rihanna Fenty has been appointed Ambassador of Barbados.

On Sept. 20, the Caribbean superstar was given the title of “ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary” with specific responsibility for promoting education, tourism and investment for the island.

“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,” stated Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley.

The Barbadian Prime Minister continued, “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.”

“Plenipotentiary” is defined as “a person, especially a diplomat, invested with the full power of independent action on behalf of their government, typically in a foreign country.” Prime Minister Mottley added that her government was honored “to be able to confer the title on this outstanding Barbadian who has contributed significantly to raising the island’s profile across the world.”

Rihanna was born in Saint Michael and grew up in Bridgetown, Barbados. She attended Charles F. Broome Memorial Primary School and Combermere High School. She immigrated to the U.S. in 2003, after being discovered by music producer Evan Rogers. In 2017, the street she grew up on was renamed Rihanna Drive.

Congrats Ambassador Fenty!

Cover and Story Photo: Rihanna’s Instagram