Harrison Tare Okiri, popularly known as Harrysong, a Nigerian singer, has been appointed as Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s Executive Assistant on Entertainment.
Harrysong, who announced the appointment on Instagram on Wednesday, expressed gratitude to the governor and promised to use the position well.
According to the letter, he took over the role formally on December 22, 2023, and highlighted planned events such as the ‘Kingmaker’ on March 30th and the Sherrified and Ukodo International Festival 2024.
Harrysong expressed his gratitude to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for entrusting him with the office.
He told the governor and the people of the state that he would use his position wisely.
He wrote, “Newly appointed E.A. (Executive Assistant) Entertainment to the Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori. Thank you, my governor. Now, address me as Hon. Superstar Harrysong. Thank you so much, my governor, for entrusting me with this office to work in. Deltans, get ready for ‘Kingmaker’ on March 30th. Sherrified and Ukodo International Festival 2024.”
The ‘Raggae Blues’ crooner is not the first musician to be appointed to a governmental position.
Some Nigerian celebrities who have abandoned the glamour of showbiz to serve in various roles in government include Iyanya, Richard More Damijo, Onyeka Onwenu, Mercy Johnson, and Dayo Adeneye.
Harrysong is a musician and composer who rose to prominence after his Nelson Mandela tribute song won the “Most Downloaded Callertune Award” at The Headies in 2013.
