Jamaican Proverbs
“Every mickle…”
mek a muckle
Traditionally, this Jamaican term refers to the father of a woman’s child, whether or not they are together romantically
Baby fada
This National Hero is known worldwide as the leader of the Morant Bay Rebellion of 1865
Paul Bogle
This Jamaican music genre, strongly associated with Bob Marley, developed after ska and rocksteady.
reggae
Jamaica gained independence from Britain in this year.
1962
Finish the proverb: “One one coco…”
full basket
kill…”This Jamaican phrase is commonly used for a secret romantic partner outside of someone’s main relationship.
matey
This National Hero founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and promoted Black pride internationally.
Marcus Garvey
This legendary Jamaican singer recorded “Exodus,” and “Redemption Song.” (full birth name only)
Robert Nesta Marley
Before independence, Jamaica was ruled by this European country for more than 300 years.
Great Britain
What sweet nanny goat…”
a go run him belly
typically a spiced pastry served in Easter, this word refers to the act of stepping out on your relationship.
Bun
She is Jamaica’s first and, so far, only female National Hero.
Nanny of the Maroons
This Jamaican genre emerged in the late 1970s and 1980s and became known for DJs “toasting” over riddims.
Dancehall
this city was called the "Sodom of the New World" and the "wickedest city on earth" in the 17th century
port royal
Di higher monkey climb…
di more him expose
what Jamaican minister of health accused of having extra marital affairs with a a member of "Market Me"
Christopher Tufton
This hero escaped slavery and became a leader of the Jamaican group, famously resisting British forces.
Nanny of the maroons
what famous "war" between two artistes divided Jamaica into two support groups in the late 2000's and early 2010's, causing friction that even spilled over into schools nationwide
Gaza/Gully war or Vybz Kartel/ Mavado
This 1831–32 uprising, led by Samuel Sharpe, was one of the largest slave rebellions in the British Caribbean.
The Baptist War / Christmas Rebellion
you can bring donkey go wata
but yuh cyaa force him fi drink
this Jamaican American gained major popularity after his relationship with the "Barbz" Trini American rapper
Safaree
his National Hero was a lawyer, politician and newspaper publisher who helped push Jamaica toward self-government and independence
Norman Manley
This Jamaican-born DJ is widely credited with helping create hip-hop culture through his Bronx parties in the 1970s.
DJ Kool Herc
What two European nations held ruling over Jamaica prior to its independence.
Spain, and England