Rihanna uploaded an image of herself taken from her tourism campaign for the island of Barbados.

Standing in a rust red laced up swimsuit, Rihanna, 24, commands the attention in the sizzling shot.

With her raven locks partially covering her face, Rihanna, real name Robyn Rihanna Fenty, stares dead into the camera lens as she puts her svelte frame on display in the all-in-one.

A pair of hooped earrings, several rings, a necklace and body chain completes her look.

Another frame sees the fresh faced chart-topper bending forward as she gets a feel for the water.

Backed by the stunning view of rocky mountains and the ocean, Rihanna proves that she was the perfect choice to be the face of the 431 square kilometres haven.

Rihanna uploaded an image of herself taken from her tourism campaign for the island of Barbados

Rihanna flashes her pearly whites as she guides a horse across the waterfront in another shot.

With her long curly hair tucked under a blue and white patterned cap, Rihanna slips into a white bikini top and a pair of Daisy Dukes.

The campaign – which includes a promotional video – is the second part of an advertising drive, launched by the Barbados Tourism Authority, seeking to capitalise on the global fame of the Caribbean island’s most celebrated figure.