Witch doctor
A person who practices traditional Caribbean spiritual healing
Patois: Di obeah man a work him magic.
English: The witch doctor is working his magic.
Nicknames are an important part of Jamaican culture, with each one holding a special meaning. They help us connect with each other and celebrate different aspects of our lives. For example, someone might be nicknamed "Tiny" because they are small, or "Lively" because they always have a lot of energy.
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A practitioner of obeah
Patois: Di obeah man seh him can cure mi sickness.
English: The witch doctor says he can cure my illness.
Witch Doctor
A witch doctor who practices the Jamaican dark magic called obeah
Patois: Yuh did know seh him a obeah man?
English: Did you know that he’s a witch doctor?
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