Leeds-born superstar Mel B has been announced as the UK ambassador for the Caribbean island of Nevis.
The former Spice Girl will take on the role of raising awareness of the beautiful island and its diversity as a holiday destination.
Mel B, also known as Scary Spice, is of mixed heritage and her late father Martin Brown was born in Nevis, making her a Nevisian and British.
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She first travelled to Nevis when she was a child and visited again in 2018 to pay her respects to her paternal great-grandmother, who reached the age of 107.
The singer will be taking on her ambassador role in honour of her dad.
Sharing the news with her fans, Mel took to Instagram and shared a series of snaps from her visit to Nevis, as well as one with her late father and another with her family in her younger years.
To go along with the post she wrote: “I am soooo proud and honoured that I have been made ambassador to Nevis - my dad’s homeland yipppeeeeee!!!
“It’s the most incredible island in the world and I want to help make sure EVERYONE sees just how amazingly beautiful it truly is.
“From the people, the food, the music, the setting and the feeling you have when you're there, Nevis is such a special place #myroots #myfamily #NevisNice #Nevis #CaribbeanTravel #nevisnaturally.”
As expected her comment section was flooded with support from fans and celebrity friends.
Actor Ross McCall wrote: “Amazing Mel! So proud.”
DJ Manny Norte commented: “Congrats Mel! Looks lovely to!
One fan, @Jenhamilton41 said: “Aww so cute, congratulations Mel, they know you are so very proud of you, so amazing and fantastic! Well done Mel.”
While another @Tuti789 added: “I absolutely adore Nevis, one of the most beautiful and friendly places on this planet.”
The news comes after Mel was made an MBE at the start of the year for her work with vulnerable women and domestic violence charity Women's Aid.
Melanie split from film producer ex-husband Stephen Belafonte in 2018 after a decade, claiming she had suffered abuse - allegations he has repeatedly denied.
The star dedicated her MBE to other people who suffered in abusive relationships.
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