What million dollar payday? The excitement about Prezzo's appointment as ONEambassador has got people's minds going overboard with some saying that he will earn a staggering Sh126 million per year. That won't happen.
Now, let's get some facts right: He is a goodwill ambassador for ONE campaignand not endorsed by the campaign that seeks to fight poverty and diseases in Africa.
Such appointments, while extremely prestigious, do not come with any monetary compensation.
The issue of celebrity ambassadors is not new. The world over major institutions like the United Nations have sought the help of stars to get their message out.
These celebrities, like actress Anjelina Jolie, Scarlett Johannson and WayneRooney, do it for free and only have their transport, accommodation, per diem and security taken care of whenever they are travelling as part of their charities.
There are online and newspaper articles showing that Prezzo will get a basic salary of $40,000 exclusive of house, transport and entertainment allowance together with a medical cover...Jesus!!!
All these, is alleged, will come to Sh126.49 million a year. It is also being rumoured that he will get a diplomatic passport and two security guards as part of the deal.
The fact of the matter is ONE Campaign will not pay Prezzo to be their ambassador but will rather use his status to raise the issue of poverty and other ills plaguing Africans.
The US trip to watch Jay-Z perform in New York is a VIP ticket that Prezzo got because of winning the ONE campaign task in the house.
However, this association, if used well by the rapper might open doors for him and bring him more money but that will most definitely not come from ONE.
Now, let's get some facts right: He is a goodwill ambassador for ONE campaignand not endorsed by the campaign that seeks to fight poverty and diseases in Africa.
Such appointments, while extremely prestigious, do not come with any monetary compensation.
Kenyan musician Nameless is also a ONE ambassador, and some
of the international members of that family include U2 lead singer Bono,
Freshly Ground’s Zolani, Mary J. Blige, 2Face Indibia, Naz and Melanie Fiona.They never get any extra payment from the organisation
The issue of celebrity ambassadors is not new. The world over major institutions like the United Nations have sought the help of stars to get their message out.
These celebrities, like actress Anjelina Jolie, Scarlett Johannson and WayneRooney, do it for free and only have their transport, accommodation, per diem and security taken care of whenever they are travelling as part of their charities.
There are online and newspaper articles showing that Prezzo will get a basic salary of $40,000 exclusive of house, transport and entertainment allowance together with a medical cover...Jesus!!!
All these, is alleged, will come to Sh126.49 million a year. It is also being rumoured that he will get a diplomatic passport and two security guards as part of the deal.
The fact of the matter is ONE Campaign will not pay Prezzo to be their ambassador but will rather use his status to raise the issue of poverty and other ills plaguing Africans.
The US trip to watch Jay-Z perform in New York is a VIP ticket that Prezzo got because of winning the ONE campaign task in the house.
However, this association, if used well by the rapper might open doors for him and bring him more money but that will most definitely not come from ONE.