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Queen Ifrica has criticized sprinter Noah Lyles igniting controversy over his relationship with Junelle Bromfield and its impact on Jamaican athletics.
Jamaican reggae singer Queen Ifrica has launched a scathing attack on World 100m and 200m champion Noah Lyles, accusing him of exploiting his relationship with Jamaican athlete Junelle Bromfield to undermine the Jamaican athletics community.
The controversy stems from a leaked video that incited backlash from Jamaican fans, who criticized Bromfield for allegedly divulging internal matters of the MVP Track Club, where she previously trained under coach Stephen Francis.
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Queen Ifrica took to social media to voice her disapproval of Lyles and to rally support for Jamaican athletes ahead of the Paris Olympics.
"I just want to give an encouragement to wi athletes that are going to Paris that nuh matter what version we are, we are the strongest. We are the strongest role models of the world. So don’t let that little demon boy from America weh name Noah weh tek a likkle girl from Jamaica again and use har fi learn about us," Ifrica stated.
The tensions have been brewing since the video surfaced with many Jamaicans feeling that Bromfield’s close relationship with Lyles has compromised the integrity of the Jamaican athletics camp.
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Bromfield, once a close friend of Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah, has faced scrutiny from fans who believe she should have maintained confidentiality regarding internal team dynamics.
Queen Ifrica's criticism did not stop at Lyles as extended her remarks to highlight a broader issue suggesting that foreign athletes and entities are using Jamaicans to destabilize their unity and strength in athletics.
"The only way they can go against us is to use us against us. Dats the only way. So I want to say to mi Jamaicans dem who truly patriotic who is going ova to Paris to diss Olympics, mek sure seh yuh know seh dis is di Olympics of all Olympics," Ifrica emphasized.
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The reggae artiste underscored the significance of the upcoming Olympic Games expressing that it represents a crucial moment for Jamaican athletes to stand firm against attempts to diminish their accomplishments.
"This year’s Olympic Games is important because people want to put Jamaicans down on their knees so they can say they are the ones that took us down," she warned.
In a call to action, Queen Ifrica urged legendary sprinter Usain Bolt to lend his voice in support of genuine Jamaican athletes and not those she believes are being used to further external agendas.
Ifrica also called on Usain Bolt to give a word of encouragement to the 'real' Jamaican athletes and not the ones that have been planted to push an agenda.
The controversy has ignited passionate responses from Jamaican sports fans, who have taken to social media to express their solidarity with Queen Ifrica’s sentiments.
Many echo her call for unity and resilience as the nation’s athletes prepare to compete on the world stage.
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11:41 - 15.07.2024
Junelle Bromfield credits boyfriend Noah Lyles for helping her overcome survivors’ guilt to bounce back into Olympics team
Jamaican track star Junelle Bromfield has explained how her American boyfriend Noah Lyles has been crucial to her recovery from survivor's guilt to clinch an Olympics ticket.
Noah Lyles, who had previously earned goodwill among Jamaican fans for his apparent embrace of Jamaican culture during a vacation with Bromfield, now finds himself at the center of a storm of criticism.
The backlash reflects the deep pride and protective sentiment Jamaicans hold for their athletes and their storied history in track and field.
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