Rita Ora wants people to remember she came to the UK as a refugee

The Metro says Rita Ora has explained why she wants to remind the public that she was a refugee before she became a global superstar.

The 32-year-old chart topper fled her native country Kosovo in the early 90s before seeking refuge in the UK.

After 10 years in the music industry, she felt it was important to spread positive refugee stories and remind everyone of where she came from.

She opened up about her past in a new interview with the Big Issue and recounted her travels to the UK before she made it big.