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After nearly a decade away from the stage, Una Morgan has officially rejoined the Grammy Award-winning reggae group Morgan Heritage.
The singer, affectionately known as the “Empress” of the group, stepped away in 2016, citing serious health challenges that forced her to pause her career.
“Well, the initial break was taken due to a medical emergency that I had that involve my thyroid and that issue lead to other issues which included my heart,” Una explained. “With all that happened, I took it as a sign by the MOST HIGH, IT WAS TIME FOR ME TO CHILL OUT, NOT ONLY FOR MYSELF, BUT TO GET CLOSER TO HIM.”
During her time away, Una focused on her faith, her health, and new creative and business ventures.
“Firstly, I continued to build a more intimate relationship with our creator. Then, while on this journey, I began working on completing my solo album, which by the way is almost done! And, also started a new business in commodities. It was time that was well needed, and now I understand even more the way and why it was needed,” she said.
Her return, however, has been bittersweet. She rejoined Morgan Heritage in April 2024 for a show in Barbados—just four months after the passing of her brother and fellow band member, Peter “Peetah” Morgan. “I returned last year April, for a show that was already booked in Barbados, four months after my brother Peter had transitioned,” Una recalled.
“It was absolutely one of the hardest things to do ever in my life, going through the process of being on stage for the first time in years without my brother, showed me that the strength that was built in me over the time that I was on hiatus, had really been solidified, or I truly could not return, especially after such a major major shift in our lives. Not only as a family, but also as a business entity.”
Still, Una’s return is being celebrated by reggae fans worldwide, who have long admired her angelic vocals and empowering presence within the group. “Before I start, I just want to say thank you so much for all the support you all have given us over the years,” she said with gratitude. “It’s a blessing to still be loved by everyone in the way that you all still love and support us. I’ve been on hiatus from the group now since 2016. It has been a while, but happy to be back doing what I love.”
Morgan Heritage is known for hits like Down by the River, Don’t Haffi Dread, She’s Still Loving Me, and several other recordings.
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