Ventrice Morgan, whose stage name is Queen Ifrica, is a reggae singer and disc jockey from the hills above Montego Bay, Jamaica. She is the daughter of ska music legend Derrick Morgan but was raised by her mother and stepfather.
A Rastafarian by faith, she is known for her work in the community and for writing songs about deeply personal subject matter in songs such as Below the Waist and Daddy. However, the subject matter of her work also has expressed homophobia, such as in Keep It To Yourself.
Homophobia
According to The Jamaica Online Star, during a performance at the Grand Gala on Tuesday, 6 August 2013, Queen Ifrica made statements glorifying male straightness and heterosexual marriage. The Jamaica Forum of Lesbians, All-Sexuals and Gays (JFLAG) expressed disappointment over anti-gay statements stating that her sentiments are an example of the constant prejudice that is being allowed to take prominence on the national stage in Jamaica. They also stated that the remarks she made bears some resemblance to statements fellow reggae recording artiste Tony Rebel made at the same event last year. Her response was, "Like myself, I think they are exercising their right to speak for what they believe in. However, I think it is unfair for them to incriminate me when there is no incrimination there. I simply spoke for what I believed in. They should simply speak from what they believe in but not try to tarnish my character in the process." She went on to say, "I never caused the beheading of anyone. If I did then there would be a problem. Until a member of the gay community can give birth from their union they should not be abrasive to heterosexuals, because they came from that union."
Prelude: Are you ready, oo oo oo ooo (x4) When the roll is called out, I'll be standing tall up To face the darkest and the hardest of times. We'll be taking care of, all the children thereof, But if it's required we'll be on the frontline. Chorus You can call me by my name I am ready to roll; Once the rules remain the same How the story's been told; Call me anytime, never cop out, Lioness is on the rise Don't you ever have doubt. Never say never, willingness forever to fight, and be strong Once it's for better i'll every letter and moving right along And i'll roll with the punches, accept the changes; Work with the formula, do what I have to do. Chorus And call be by my name I am ready to roll; Once the rules remain the same How the story's been told; Call me anytime, never cop out, Lioness is on the rise Don't you ever have doubt. When you are willing to serve, we have room to observe To see if you can walk the walk you talk. Let me give you my word, my voice must be heard. Bravery is the beast of my heart. Chorus Call be by my name I am ready to roll; Once the rules remain the same How the story's been told; Call me anytime, never cop out, Lioness is on the rise Don't you ever have doubt. Repeat vs 1 When the roll is called out, I'll be standing tall up To face the darkest and the hardest of times. We'll be taking care of, all the children thereof, But if it's required we'll be on the frontline. Chorus You can call me by my name I am ready to roll; Once the rules remain the same How the story's been told; Call me anytime, never cop out, Lioness is on the rise Don't you ever have doubt. Call be by my name I am ready to roll; Once the rules remain the same How the story's been told; Call me anytime, never cop out, Lioness is on the rise
It featured performances from several acts including Mackeehan, Kuzikk, Singer J, Sizzla, Queen Ifrica, Richie Spice, Jahshii, Jahmiel, and Laa Lee. Ruff Cutt Band, Tower and Blaize Bands provided backing duties ... .
The stellar cast consists of some of the genres best, the likes of Sizzla Kalonji, Queen Ifrica, Richie Spice, I Octane, Bugle, Jahshii, Laa Lee, Mackeehan, and Singer J, to name a few, all backed by a live band. DJs... .
The live concert featured performances by seasoned reggae acts Nadine Sutherland, Richie Spice, and Queen Ifrica, as well as emerging act Black Am I ... “[I]t was a good vibration; it was a pleasure to have been here, it was a joy ... .
He appears on the second night's line-up. The New Jersey-based artiste will perform on the same stage as Sean Paul, Luciano, Etana, Queen Ifrica, and Capleton. Being on one of the biggest reggae festivals in the world is a big plus for Singer Irie ... .
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Rastafarian reggae artiste Queen Ifrica is facing a sea of negative criticism after a video of her performing with a male patron on stage went viral ... Queen Ifrica, known for ...
Gender and civil society advocate JudithWedderburn says she hopes that a government committee is considering whether to withdraw the awards given to veteran ska singer Derrick Morgan, following a serious allegation from his daughter Queen Ifrica.
He has six new songs on the market, which he says is important for any artiste hitting the road ... On Sunday, Father's Day, he performs alongside Queen Ifrica on the Reggae For Breakfast show at Hope Gardens in St Andrew ... .
... intimated that Queen Ifrica was a member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) community, reggae artiste Queen Ifrica took to TikTok over the weekend to defend her sexuality.
Yes, she said it on stage ...MinisterHall has been embroiled in a social media controversy with another female artiste and social activist, Queen Ifrica, who publicly upbraided her for making the utterance via social media recently ... “I am self-produced.
Yuh see Boom Dandimite, a mi breda ...The audience included artistes such as Bounty Killer, Harry Toddler, General B, and Queen Ifrica ... Queen Ifrica took the mic and performed 'If Yu Feel like a Bad Man, keep it to yourself...' and was met with cheers ... .
