The divine presence or spirit of Jah (God), often invoked as a form of greeting or acknowledgment
Patois: Blessings, mi bredda! Iyah guide and protect yuh
English: Blessings, my brother! May the divine presence guide and protect you
Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,
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Rasta slang for “you”.
(patois) Yow I-yah
(english) Hey you
Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,
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