Rufftone reappointed as Korean goodwill ambassador in lucrative deal
Gospel musician Roy Smith Mwatia, better known as Rufftone, has been reappointed as the goodwill ambassador of the Republic of Korea.
Rufftone was feted in an official ceremony hosted at the Korean Embassy on Tuesday in Nairobi.
The deal will see Rufftone being driven in a chauffeured car accompanied by bodyguards and chase cars. He will also be issued with a diplomatic passport and have easy access when travelling to South Korea.
You Ki-Jun, the embassy’s charge d’affaires, handed the musician the appointment letter that confirmed his second term as the Goodwill Envoy for Public Diplomacy.
Ki-Jun said they settled Rufftone for the role because of his influence on Kenyan youth and the enthusiasm he showed in the last one year when he was on probation at the embassy.
“We are very confident that he will continue doing a good job,” Ki-Jun said.
Rufftone shared the good news with his fans on his Facebook page, stating: “And an ambassador was born.Roy Smith Mwatia.The Korean Special Diplomatic Envoy Goodwill Ambassador.
Rufftone was accompanied to the ceremony by his wife Krystal.