Melanie Brown, aka Mel B, has been named an official ambassador for the Caribbean island Nevis by The Nevis Tourism Authority, and joins the ambassador programme to 'showcase the island’s tourism offerings from her own unique perspective'.

The Spice Girls star shared the news on Instagram, captioned '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 your there Nevis is such a special place #myroots #myfamily #NevisNice #Nevis #CaribbeanTravel #nevisnaturally'.