Samantha wins plaudits as UNICEF envoy

SAMANTHA Mumba’s hit single Gotta Tell You will carry an extra special message from now on due to the singer’s new role as UNICEF Ireland’s special representative.

The talented Dubliner will promote the plight of starving children around the world on behalf of the children’s charity.

“We’re pretty lucky here in Ireland, especially when you realise how many children live across the world. It’s unbearable to think 12 million children die every year unnecessarily,” said Samantha during a visit to Dublin yesterday.