Ifrica defends her 'Freedom' - Records song about Grand Gala backlash

Queen Ifrica seems intent on standing her ground after she came under harsh criticism for her controversial performance at the Grand Gala. At the event, the Below The Waist singer voiced statements about homosexuality and the legalisation of marijuana.

Now, the artiste has responded to critics through song in Freedom Of Speech. "Mi neva cuss nuh badword/Mi neva incite nuh violence," she says in defence of her performance in the opening lines of the song.

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She goes on to question her right to freedom of speech, and says "It's a breach of democracy to stop mi from speak/Agree to disagree that's the way it ought to be."

Lines in the first verse such as, "Suh low mi mek mi talk fi what mi want and believe in/You have a right, mi have a right to/ Suh yuh cyaan force mi fi stand up behind yuh/ Two roads before yuh dem seh pick yuh choice/Suh mi choose fi pick da one ya wah straight an nice," underline the artiste's stance.

The song's second verse goes on to paint a picture similar to that of her Grand Gala appearance.

"Mek mi tell yu straight mi nuh inna nuh closet/Yuh cyaan force me fi promote yuh habit/See another song yah campaign fi ban it/Cause artiste right unnu love trample pon it/Medical marijuana is the future and we have the best here in Jamaica," she sings.

Queen Ifrica is billed to perform at this weekend's Rastafest at the Downview Park in Canada. This performance is being campaigned against by a group called Jamaica Association of Gays and Lesbians Abroad, following her Grand Gala statements.

(from Jamaica Star)