Author: Nickesia S. Gordon, Department of Communication, Rochester Institute of Technology - Academia.edu, Google Scholar, ResearchGate

Abstract: »In her songs, “Predator’s Paradise” and “Daddy Don’t Touch Me There,” controversial reggae artiste Queen Ifrica, confronts the subject of child sexual abuse, it’s prevalence, lack of recourse for survivors, and the culture of silence that surrounds the issue in Jamaican society. Queen Ifrica has long been known for her fiery brand of music, which often features scorching political commentary in its bid to give visibility to and seek justice for certain socially marginalized groups in Jamaica. In this chapter, the author explores the nature of Queen Ifrica’s advocacy for the rights and visibility of sexual abuse survivors through her music, as well as her interrogation of the social and legal structures that tacitly permit the perpetuation of sexual violence against women and children. The author contends that this advocacy is grounded in Queen Ifrica’s ethno-biographical storytelling, which not only documents certain lived experiences but also examines how the Jamaican cultural context and sociopolitical environment shape experiences of sexual abuse and violence. Through rhetorical analysis of these two songs as well as key scenes from accompanying music videos, the author examines the emotive and poetic functions of Queen Ifrica’s lyrics as they raise public awareness, demand accountability from perpetrators, empower survivors, and resist cultural monoliths.« (Source: Springer Nature Link)

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Wikipedia: History of the Americas: History of Jamaica | Music: Reggae / Queen Ifrica | Sex and the law: Child sexual abuse