Queen Ifrica

Queen Ifrica

Queen Ifrica, also known as Fyah Muma, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist. She first draws attention in 1995 with a performance in a talent contest at Club Inferno in Montego Bay, where she wins the competition.

Early career

Her early break comes through a performance at Reggae Sumfest’s Singer’s Nite, where she appears after a set by Buju Banton and gains a strong response for her delivery. In 1998, she joins the Flames Production camp after Tony Rebel hears her at a show held in honour of Garnett Silk and invites her to become part of the camp.

Music and style

Queen Ifrica develops into one of the leading female cultural reggae artists in Jamaica. Her music is associated with conscious themes and a clear, fluid vocal style. Among the recordings that become familiar on radio are “Randy” and “Boxers and Stockings”. Her work is also described as drawing on the spirit of artists such as Derrick Morgan, Garnett Silk, Nina Simone and Miriam Makeba.

Community work and message

She keeps a strong connection to her community and children, and takes part in outreach activity. This includes work with the Committee for Community in Kingston’s inner city, especially the S-Corner community in Kingston 13. In 2001, she works with Tony Rebel and others on a song for the United Nations’ Year of the Volunteers.

Performance reputation

Over time, Queen Ifrica becomes a regular presence at cultural reggae events around the world, known for her stagecraft, repertoire and overall artist development.