Part of the large crowd on the ground of Kensington Oval who attended the Rihanna concert
They came from near and far, young and old, White and Black, rich and poor to be part of the historic homecoming performance of Bajan international pop star Rihanna. The Westbury girl did not disappoint!
A crowd estimated to be about thirty thousand people endured the opening acts and a lengthy delay which preceded the entry of Rihanna on stage well after her scheduled time. The wait was not in vain. She delivered a performance which was emboldened by dancing, fantastic use of stage lighting, use of props and excellent accompaniment by back-up singers, band and other support.
Rihanna’s frequent references to Barbados and use of the national colours during her performance should make Minister Richard Sealy and Chairman Elcock of the Barbados Tourism Association believe they got 4 million dollars worth of publicity.The video of the performance should ensure that Barbados enjoys a legacy benefit for years to come.
The world maybe about to totter into another recession which is not good news for the tourism dependent Barbados. Rihanna’s homecoming is anticipated to provide a needed boost to the tourism product by giving her island home a piggyback ride on her global popularity.
@BAFBFP
hmm. negotiating skills ? the collection agency in California cometh for the BTA.. not very good PR.
@hants.. wouldn’t it be better to get all the numbers (audited) before declaring success. The show in itself was great but i would just hold off just a bit before popping the champagne cork.
i have a hunch that we will see an uptick in economic activity due to this concert that will find its way into the Central bank report . Economic stimulus program via concert..innovative stuff this
Sarge
Sorry Padre, my criticism stands! The Minister’s involvement was as always, a photo op.
But Hants, I wid you …! But young people who are the Rihanna following are not going to drink Banks Beer and they are not going to come to boring old Barbados! So I am just glad I got to see the show, VIP FYI!
This is probably marketing money that would have been spent, overseas, on a few ads to gain exposure. So the money was spent and the exposure was gained, with some added domestic economic activity and an opportunity for Barbadians to see their most successful entertainer. What was the downside?
@Alien the only downside hell only side to BAFBFP is he is an annoying jackass. Why not ban him for awhile David make him return when he takes his medication.Rihanna lifted Barbados in more ways than one Friday night congrats to her and everyone associated with LOUD in BIM.
BAFBFP wrote “not going to drink Banks Beer and they are not going to come to boring old Barbados.”
Really? I guess they only drink Molsons and Labatts. Next time you in the Tdot visit the entertainment district.
@anona
I can assure you the value of Rihanna’s concert to Barbados will outweigh the costs but you can wait on the experts.
@ Tan
BAFBFP is an important contributor to BU even if he is a self appointed agitator.
The blog needs the good the bad and the ugly. rite David?
@Hants
BAFBFP is a bit of a provocateur but makes contributions in his own way.
Actually he has been a lone voice in Barbados on matters dealing with productivity and diversification of the currency etc.
Have you ever wondered why he is a LONE voice David? The PDC is the lone voice on abolition on taxation too.
David
You got me frighten.
But you know that if you ban me I gun have to change my name to BABU
Seriously though, I just took the time to re-read ALL of my posts on BU over the years and cannot find one not even one provocative statement … Seriously
@BAFBFP
You provide the opportunity to think outside the trodden path which sometimes scare people.
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David
You speak kindly of me, thank you, but i hope that that does not mean that I will be forced to put gloves on when I respond to comments that you make … If so, I would rather say nothing.
@BAFBFP
Unlike others elsewhere you should know by now we give as good as we take in the BU world.
Quoting smooth chocolate August 6 at 7:21 p.m. ” politicians who travel on ‘government’ business for 3 days at tax payers expense, for $100,000? ”
How come nobody told me that we were sending politicians to the moon? because only a trip to the moon would cost $100,000 for 3 days.
David we need that “Freedom on Information Act” right away.
Who were the local producers of the Rihanna show, responsible for the VIP and the after party?