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Get wi first taste a winter fi di season an wi haffi deal wid it…but def a lef it behind one day. Mi get seh it pretty when it a come dung, but when yuh haffi inna it is a completely diffrent story…suh to mi “I love winter” Jamaicans…yes mi a judge yuh! 🤣🇯🇲 #jamaica
December 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Get wi first taste a winter fi di season an wi haffi deal wid it…but def a lef it behind one day. Mi get seh it pretty when it a come dung, but when yuh haffi inna it is a completely diffrent story…suh to mi “I love winter” Jamaicans…yes mi a judge yuh! 🤣🇯🇲 #jamaica
I think I’ve heard almost every response from other cultures, when they find out I’m Jamaican while overseas…”Ya Mon” was the most…so much so that I wrote a book about getting past it 🤣 (Available on Amazon - Andre Cuffe [shameless plug])…what are some of the responses you’ve heard? #jamaica
December 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I think I’ve heard almost every response from other cultures, when they find out I’m Jamaican while overseas…”Ya Mon” was the most…so much so that I wrote a book about getting past it 🤣 (Available on Amazon - Andre Cuffe [shameless plug])…what are some of the responses you’ve heard? #jamaica
We have countless cover songs in Jamaica, sometimes referred to as “Sing Ova Chune” my top 5 Jamaican cover artists are in the video, let me know if you agree with my list, or share yours. Jamaican brand @urbanrastaman with the T-shirt and I’m a HUGE supporter of our brands. #jamaica
December 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We have countless cover songs in Jamaica, sometimes referred to as “Sing Ova Chune” my top 5 Jamaican cover artists are in the video, let me know if you agree with my list, or share yours. Jamaican brand @urbanrastaman with the T-shirt and I’m a HUGE supporter of our brands. #jamaica
Ever heard the term “dub plate” used in the Jamaican culture and wasn’t sure what it was? It’s an iconic staple and has been around for years…comment what you think the answer is and don’t cheat. #jamaica
December 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Ever heard the term “dub plate” used in the Jamaican culture and wasn’t sure what it was? It’s an iconic staple and has been around for years…comment what you think the answer is and don’t cheat. #jamaica
If you’re a@part@of the diaspora living in America, on Thanksgiving are you cooking? And if you are do you cook a turkey, Jamaican it up, or a combination of both? Interested to find out what the rest of you are doing 😄👊🏾🇯🇲 #jamaica #thanksgiving
November 7, 2025 at 11:32 AM
If you’re a@part@of the diaspora living in America, on Thanksgiving are you cooking? And if you are do you cook a turkey, Jamaican it up, or a combination of both? Interested to find out what the rest of you are doing 😄👊🏾🇯🇲 #jamaica #thanksgiving
Daylight Savings Time in the north east in America is a concept I love/hate…when it just happens I love the extra hour sleep and the syncing of the time with Jamaica. Takes me about a week to adjust…don’t go through the adjustment period or you don’t skip a beat? #jamaica #diaspora
November 2, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I’ve never seen a more unique set of people on the planet, and I’m proud to be a card carrying member. The hurricane coverage from traditional media vs what was really going on makes me smile. Glad that so far no fatalities reported, but no one faces down tough situations like us #jamaica #melissa
October 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Am I the only one who has to be well behaved whenever around our parents while well into adulthood? Over 40 but the respect is still there. Am I the only one? 😁👊🏾🇯🇲 #jamaica
October 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Am I the only one who has to be well behaved whenever around our parents while well into adulthood? Over 40 but the respect is still there. Am I the only one? 😁👊🏾🇯🇲 #jamaica
Wi cut from a diffrent claat, an jus buil diffrent. Suh even doh e look rugged sometime…a Jamaican yuh name, an wi nuh lose or tek chat. Suh gwaan guh tallawah up oonuhself. Dis a guh reach who e suppose fi reach! Bless up 👊🏾🇯🇲 #jamaica
October 22, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Wi cut from a diffrent claat, an jus buil diffrent. Suh even doh e look rugged sometime…a Jamaican yuh name, an wi nuh lose or tek chat. Suh gwaan guh tallawah up oonuhself. Dis a guh reach who e suppose fi reach! Bless up 👊🏾🇯🇲 #jamaica
There are things that are intimidating to a newly migrated Jamaican, seeing it for the first time. For me it was driving over the Verrazano bridge for the first time with my new drivers license. Did you ever experience anything intimidating in the beginning that seems like nothing now? #jamaica
October 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
There are things that are intimidating to a newly migrated Jamaican, seeing it for the first time. For me it was driving over the Verrazano bridge for the first time with my new drivers license. Did you ever experience anything intimidating in the beginning that seems like nothing now? #jamaica
There are a few items as a Jamaican living overseas that I HAVE to have in the house, one such item is Red Label Wine…reminds me of the multiple wedding cakes my mother used to make for people. What’s a must have for you? (Hopefully one day my book : Jamaican Patois - Andre Cuffe). 🤣. #jamaica
October 20, 2025 at 12:29 PM
There are a few items as a Jamaican living overseas that I HAVE to have in the house, one such item is Red Label Wine…reminds me of the multiple wedding cakes my mother used to make for people. What’s a must have for you? (Hopefully one day my book : Jamaican Patois - Andre Cuffe). 🤣. #jamaica
If you could revisit a time when you grew up in Jamaica, what time would you choose…for me it’s primary school. What was it for you? #jamaica
October 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
If you could revisit a time when you grew up in Jamaica, what time would you choose…for me it’s primary school. What was it for you? #jamaica
Di first word wah use to wreak havoc pon mi Jamaican brain fi pronounce a did “Connecticut”…couldn’t figure out how dem get “Kinettikit” outta dat. What was the first word you can remember that tripped you up? #jamaica
October 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Di first word wah use to wreak havoc pon mi Jamaican brain fi pronounce a did “Connecticut”…couldn’t figure out how dem get “Kinettikit” outta dat. What was the first word you can remember that tripped you up? #jamaica
In continuing in the vein of an inventory of the terms we use, “bad bruk” is usually used in Jamaican for someone with bad behavior or a process that doesn’t work. Are we still using this? Let me know. Learning Jamaican from scratch? Book available on Amazon in all formats. Jamaican Patois - Andre
October 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM
In continuing in the vein of an inventory of the terms we use, “bad bruk” is usually used in Jamaican for someone with bad behavior or a process that doesn’t work. Are we still using this? Let me know. Learning Jamaican from scratch? Book available on Amazon in all formats. Jamaican Patois - Andre
Funny how we pickup different habits living overseas that we probably wouldn’t if we were still living in Jamaica. For me it’s coffee…use to have it once in a blue moon, but now it’s everyday! What habit have you picked up? #jamaica
October 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Funny how we pickup different habits living overseas that we probably wouldn’t if we were still living in Jamaica. For me it’s coffee…use to have it once in a blue moon, but now it’s everyday! What habit have you picked up? #jamaica
How we pronounce Plantain (Plant’n) seems to be a hang up for a lot of people learning the language…this is usually how it’s pronounced, at least in Jamaica. If you want to learn from scratch, book available in all formats on Amazon, Jamaican Patois: Andre Cuffe #jamaica
October 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
How we pronounce Plantain (Plant’n) seems to be a hang up for a lot of people learning the language…this is usually how it’s pronounced, at least in Jamaica. If you want to learn from scratch, book available in all formats on Amazon, Jamaican Patois: Andre Cuffe #jamaica
We have specific references for certain actions in Jamaican…ever heard the phrase “cut your 10”? Comment what you think it means, and Jamaicans let me know if we’re still using it. #jamaica
October 7, 2025 at 11:22 AM
We have specific references for certain actions in Jamaican…ever heard the phrase “cut your 10”? Comment what you think it means, and Jamaicans let me know if we’re still using it. #jamaica
“Gi laaf fi peas soup!” (Giving laughter for peas soup) is sometimes used to describe people acting the fool to entertain others in Jamaica…are there any Jamaicans that can explain the origin? Curious. #jamaica
October 4, 2025 at 11:51 AM
“Gi laaf fi peas soup!” (Giving laughter for peas soup) is sometimes used to describe people acting the fool to entertain others in Jamaica…are there any Jamaicans that can explain the origin? Curious. #jamaica
We use “Nutt’n too tuff” in Jamaican conversation to express the sentiment “Nothing much” or “Not much of anything” during friendly banter. Have you heard this one? Like, Share and Follow for more. #jamaica
March 12, 2025 at 1:42 AM
We use “Nutt’n too tuff” in Jamaican conversation to express the sentiment “Nothing much” or “Not much of anything” during friendly banter. Have you heard this one? Like, Share and Follow for more. #jamaica
There are a lot of tall tales we heard growing up that we’ve since learned weren’t as factual as we thought but at the time we took for gospel. This is one such example as the ability to rupture one’s heartstring. Have you ever heard this one? Let me know…I’m sure there are plenty more 👊🏾🇯🇲 #jamaica
March 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
There are a lot of tall tales we heard growing up that we’ve since learned weren’t as factual as we thought but at the time we took for gospel. This is one such example as the ability to rupture one’s heartstring. Have you ever heard this one? Let me know…I’m sure there are plenty more 👊🏾🇯🇲 #jamaica
Our Jamaican ancestors had the genius of creating something out of nothing, and crafting unique words in our language is no exception. This video breaks down what “Broughtupsy” is and how it’s used…did you know this one? #jamaica. Book available on Amazon: Jamaican Patois - Andre Cuffe
March 7, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Our Jamaican ancestors had the genius of creating something out of nothing, and crafting unique words in our language is no exception. This video breaks down what “Broughtupsy” is and how it’s used…did you know this one? #jamaica. Book available on Amazon: Jamaican Patois - Andre Cuffe
We use “bright” in Jamaican in 3 entirely different ways…the beauty of our language is its ability to use native English words and reassign the meaning. This video is in response to @mindgarden5723 …I hope I was able to give a decent explanation 😁👊🏾🇯🇲.
March 6, 2025 at 1:29 PM
We use “bright” in Jamaican in 3 entirely different ways…the beauty of our language is its ability to use native English words and reassign the meaning. This video is in response to @mindgarden5723 …I hope I was able to give a decent explanation 😁👊🏾🇯🇲.
We use fresh in Jamaican in quite a few different contexts…the most peculiar way is regarding food and beverages. If I missed any in the video let me know or how many of them you’re familiar with. Book available on Amazon worldwide in all formats…Jamaican Patois - Andre Cuffe #jamaica
March 6, 2025 at 2:01 AM
We use fresh in Jamaican in quite a few different contexts…the most peculiar way is regarding food and beverages. If I missed any in the video let me know or how many of them you’re familiar with. Book available on Amazon worldwide in all formats…Jamaican Patois - Andre Cuffe #jamaica
I remember growing up in Jamaica and hearing dancehall music for the first time…it’s a vivid memory that sticks out in my mind. I heard “Greetings” “Winsome” and “Agony” by @halfpint876 back in the mid 80s and was intrigued ever since. Comment the first ever dancehall song you ever heard.
March 4, 2025 at 11:26 PM
I remember growing up in Jamaica and hearing dancehall music for the first time…it’s a vivid memory that sticks out in my mind. I heard “Greetings” “Winsome” and “Agony” by @halfpint876 back in the mid 80s and was intrigued ever since. Comment the first ever dancehall song you ever heard.