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Nigerian singer Harrison Tare Okiri, popularly known as Harrysong, has been appointed as Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Entertainment.
The musician recently shared a copy of his appointment letter on his Instagram page to inform his fans of the news.
The letter said that the appointment became official on December 22, 2023.
Harrysong expressed his gratitude to Governor Oborevwori for giving him the position.
He pledged to the citizens of the state and the governor 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. Deltans, get ready for ‘Kingmaker’ on March 30th. Sherrified and Ukodo International Festival 2024.”
Harrysong is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist who rose to fame after his tribute song to Nelson Mandela won the "Most Downloaded Callertune Award" at The Headies 2013.
The singer was born in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria, to Ijaw parents but moved to Lagos in 2007 after spending some of his early life in Port Harcourt.
Harrysong used to perform at nightclubs until he met Kcee, who introduced him to top music personalities.
Harrysong was nominated in the "Best Pop/R&B Artist of the Year" category at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards after the release of his chart-topping song "Beta Pikin.".
