Reggae songstress Queen Ifrica on Thursday took to social media to announce that she will no longer be performing at the much-publicised Rebel Salute USA 2025 in Miramar, Florida, leaving fans shocked just days before the show. The singer, affectionately known as the “Fyah Muma,” shared in a collaborative post with Nuh Rush Records that “contractual agreements were not met,” forcing her to withdraw from the festival.
In her official message, Queen Ifrica wrote: “PSA: Queen Ifrica regrets to inform her fans that unfortunately she must cancel her scheduled performance at Rebel Salute this Sunday Sept 28th due to terms of her agreement not being met. While she was looking forward to performing for the audience at Rebel Salute, she believes that artists must be treated with professionalism and respect.” The statement underscored her disappointment while making clear her stance on the importance of fair treatment in the industry.
Fans wasted no time flooding the comments section with mixed emotions. One supporter lamented, “Sorry to hear this. Was really looking forward to seeing her.” Another frustrated fan who had already purchased tickets posted, “Yo na son!! What!! I was coming to see u blaze a Fyah. The original Fyah Muma?. Damn already got tickets. What’s the issue @rebelsalute ? try fix this ??♂️.”
Still, others applauded her decision to stand firm. “Big Respect to Queen Ifrica! Stand firm for what’s yours or else it won’t be treated as such!” wrote one commenter, while another bluntly declared, “MI NAAAAW GO AGAIN.” The reactions highlight a community divided between disappointment over her absence and respect for her insistence on professionalism.
Rebel Salute USA 2025, slated for Sunday, September 28 at Miramar Regional Park, is still scheduled to feature acts like Tony Rebel, Maxi Priest, and Mikey Spice, along with its signature food village, art village, and herb curb. Yet with Queen Ifrica’s sudden withdrawal, the festival now faces heightened scrutiny from fans demanding answers and transparency.
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