The History of Jamaican Obeah and Practiced Rituals

The History of Jamaican Obeah and Practiced Rituals

The History of Jamaican Obeah and Practiced Rituals is against the law in Jamaica. However, there are still hundreds if not thousands of Obeah practitioners, all across the island nation. Obeah refers to a set of spiritual beliefs and practices originating in Western...
Obeah – The Survival of the Carribean Mysticism

Obeah – The Survival of the Carribean Mysticism

Obeah is considered to be the oldest African-Creole religions in the Caribbean. Similar to Vodou, Santeria, Palo, and Hoodoo, it’s associated with folk magic and sorcery. Although banned in Jamaica since 1760, a few chosen individuals still practice this form of magic...
Jamaican Artists Who Shaped World Art

Jamaican Artists Who Shaped World Art

Although the most known Jamaican artists sing reggae, the famous island’s art scene encompasses much more than this. Jamaica has a grim history when it comes to Slavery, murders, and inhumane treatment for years. The unfortunate and unfair treatment Jamaicans...