They actually know right at that point that they cant come. If I hadnt met him, I dont know when I would have come, but I came because of him and I found all of this, which surprised me. Telling each side is the challenge. What I always tell people, we are NOT mean. WebGhanaJamaica relations refers to the bilateral relations between Ghana and Jamaica. Our hearts smile, Baraka Flaka Flaaaame (@blackinnaminute) March 7, 2020. I could definitely see what Marty was saying. Bob said "the truth is an offense, but never a sin". I understand it, but its there. People do not posture for looks and ego. They eat boiled green plantains here. Whats the thing you like the least? That my passport is expired. Xavier: I can tell you this, when I was planning the trip there and for years, I keep hearing everybody seh (say), you know, Ghana feels like home. Xavier: So heres the next question. Went to go and report me to the bank manager. What I have zero respect for is the White lady waving to me while standing under the Confederate flag over her front porch. / Largest Collection Of Vintage Igbo Images [Blog], Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10). Ghana is not going to be delivered to you on a plate like that. That is like the biggest sin in Ghana. We dont have anything to compare with that in Jamaica. You just spending, you know, the five days in Nigeria and the two days in Ghana, you could just see the temperament. All we do is not show up and then afterwards apologize. In different ways though. Reprisal killings make up a significant portion of our murder rate in Jamaica. Thats, thats it. WebYes, they both feel like home. But, were they really? Its a snack that you eat on the road, but first-timers love it. The belief is that all Ghanaians are predisposed to it. The UK does not count as "farrin". Having little but putting on the fake diamonds. If you have Jamaicans in your life, cherish them. Thank you for your support. I thought the joke was on the person, not me rather, was, I would bump into guys who mightve studied overseas and they mightve had a Jamaican girlfriend overseas, and then when theyd hear that I was Jamaican, youd see them, their eyes kind of get watery. Xavier: So my next question to you is, so what do you like? They will defend. Who has the Best Patties in Jamaica? In the good and bad sense. Nobody does, dont do that. Yuh (you) coming tomorrow? Yes a coming tomorrow. Tomorrow pass, the next day pass, the next day pass. Why unnuh cyaah be gentle and sweet like sugar and cream? Every time a Southerner gives me this as their reason for why the South East is a great place to live, I burst their bubble by telling them that this is precisely what I hate about it and why I dont trust them. Yes. U hate jamicans.ok. Why u hate them,talk make we hear you?. Jamaicans, we just put everything out there and we just speak our mind. So, you dont see people walking around, grown women walking around with their thigh [sound break] is showing or was and I miss having a whole beach culture saying, lets, come wi (we) go beach nuh (no)?. What I DID LEARN was that slaves were shipped from island to island as trade between slave owners. I strongly believe there are 3 sides to every story. So my tendency if someone was yelling at me would be to yell back why are you such an a88hole today?!! Before you criticize Bajans and say oh they hate Jamaicans you might need to get your historical facts correct. Thats very, very interesting. Theres something very impressive about seeing history or seeing things that represent centuries around you, and in Ghana you see that in people. But Ghana feels like home in a different way. (which part of Jamaica are you from), Ruth: A come from Kingston, near Barbican, close enough to Andrews and close enough to you guys down at JC. Yuh si dem (You see them) picking from a tree and just eat it. You know, Jamaican would say, A lie yu a tell man, a lie. (you are telling a lie), No. If you don't like me, say so and move along. Sliding in beside a friend, asking someone if they can cut in front or rushing the gate. If Ghana develops, its for all Ghanaians and if the country goes down on its knees because of corruption and inefficiency it will affect everyone too. Dem too soft and hypocritical. Copyright Simbis Inc.All rights reserved. Then as time passed and you start to see clearer, meet people and question things, you soon realize that the insurgent slaves were the brave ones. As I tell everybody, youre free to crack jokes with the people around you in both of these countries. 3. Gotta Love Us. Ruth: Yes. You know, when you hear about a country, thats steeped in tradition, until you live that tradition, you dont really know what thats steeped in tradition means. At the heart of all this is that some cultures and the specific people within them perceive Jamaican cultural cues as too aggressive because of the lenses they look through. Its a hard exterior with a soft interior and lack of emotional control. Ruth: Its embedded somehow in the tradition of, you know, centuries. It depends on your experience and identity. WebThis decision has generated more poverty for the people because while salary remains stagnant, transportation and cost of food has jumped up badly. Ghanaians-. Im dying to get back. I just sat there and just took in my surroundings, just like you said. Stupse. And I think youve covered it all. The short answer is NO, it's not hard at all. So, I mean, I remember at Christmas, I remember going to Jamaica at Christmas, and you know, you hear yu (your) favorite Jamaican Christmas songs, Virgin Mary have a baby boy. differences. I see jamaicans work three jobs in the USA, so Im not talking of what I dont know. Saving water and electricity is an art practiced by many Jamaicans daily. You have to be mean to make them know you not too too nice so they won't tek liberty. If you would like to evacuate a room of Jamaicans quickly, scream croaking lizard. Yes, there is nothing like patties here. I dislike Southern Hospitality. Jamaicans are from the most aggressive tribes in west Africa, ( youruba, ashanti, fanti, etc. ) They might tell someone their question is dumb but go on to ask an even dumber question but dont dare try to tell them theirs was dumb. They can be very mean. Stock Photos from Photos.com, iStockPhotos.com, 123rf. Ruth: Theres a time. I mean, what is not a better way to keep slaves from revolting as a whole. I lived in South Africa, spent a long time in Brazil and the US, but I think it just feels very familiar. 10 Items A Barrel Shipped to Jamaica from Foreign 6 Phrases Jamaican Men Say When Theyre Really 7 Interesting facts about the Irish Influence in How Much do you Know About These 7 Amazing Leaf of 20 Dishes to Try When Visiting the Caribbean. Xavier: I dont remember the name of it, but, you know, I know there were a lot of kids around, it seemed like, you know, its a day trip for kids and I dont remember the name of the park. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. We are forward and direct. This is a very embarrassing topic and a difficult pill to swallow. Obviously their quest for freedom continuedand even the government fought to contain them! Men being very bossy to women, using them, cheating. One of the most interesting things Ive noticed is that foreigners who spend a lot of time around Jamaicans are genuinely confused by the question, Why are Jamaicans so mean? The thought never crossed their minds. So, even in terms of inheritance. that the other party is racist, and perhaps cultural We are just not as sensitive as everyone else. I have immigrant friends from all around the world and that is precisely how we view America and its people. Jamaicans hate utility bills especially for water and light (electricity). Just try not to catch us on a bad day, eh? Dont do this whole kind of bwoy (boy) mi (I) just going up and No. Ruth: But yes. You show them their yes Xavier: Wow! They deserve love just like anyone else but you have to take care of yourself too. Xavier: Well listen, Ruth, I appreciate you taking time out of your busy day to tell us about Ghana. And it, I mean-. I cant begin to describe how their demeanor changes toward me when they find out Im not American, but Jamaican. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this sites author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Next gen *barries* and all(combo baby). We lived in South Africa twice, actually. Straight forward. You pick at it, you put it in your mouth and you dont chew it. Chances are, you assumed they were arguing. In our Jamaicans to the World series, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Ruth Kwakwa, a Jamaican living in Ghana. You are. Dear Veronica, I dont know which part of Barbados you live but I am yet to encounter a Barbadian who hates Jamaicans as your article seems to suggest. Hello Marie! I dont know much about French Canada, so Ill have to take your word for it! So you get lost in a maze of market and thats where, thats the heartbeat of Ghana. We will brag about cutting lines while others waited hours. Wi tek bad tings mek joke? Most people who visit Jamaica describe us as friendly and helpful. So I like it with peanut soup, with groundnut soup. So you have quite an experience then with, way down South and back up North? Aggresive. I appreciate your outlook and will say that we get on much better with Canadians than Americans, in Jamaica. Now, Jamaica tek (take) dancing to another level, youre saying that, not even close? So Ruth, how are you? It was too short of a time. I say lord, tek (take) time nuh (no) man. Ghanaians I know do not speak negatively about Nigerians in fact they are peaceful and they are more focused on providing and protecting their families than worrying about what Nigerians are doing. We accept it! Were assholes when were mad. No. Xavier: Its interesting because I was just reading an article, you know, and people are trying to find They know where the ackee come from, but theyre still trying to figure out how did the salt fish get into the ackee. We Jamaicans are, for the most part, open and accepting people. Articles written from a Jamaican Perspective. This is inevitable as attaching your worth and identity to external things creates a very unstable self worth which is affected by the external. The annoyance of a person and going on about them or off at them can be so intriguing to watch as the person freaking out is also usually guilty of the same offenses. Being done up to the nines. They believe that if youre maintaining peace, its okay to delay the truth or to color the truth. A friend I have from the middle east explained how giving a thumbs up is actually the same as giving the middle finger in the U.S. When I was in high school, I lived in Spain, loved it. So Nigerians and Ghanaians in temperament tend to be very different that way. I just sat there and took in the surroundings of the kids playing, the adults, the whatever and we did basically nothing. And with me today is Ruth Qwaqwa from Ghana, a Jamaican who is living there. We'll save so much time . Because historically were so linked to Ghana. So, Fufu is a mix of cassava, typically cassava and planting, green plantain, planting, mashed to a sticky kind of, pulp. of right-wing anti-refugee content on Facebook predicted crimes against refugees in. We ate, you know, we went up, they had these trees that you that-. Not Jamaican, but as a foreigner, I do not think this is true. Kind of like the consistency of chewing gum, but its hard to imagine a lot of chewing gum. See, I too came here trying to understand why some woman with a Jamaican accent on the phone made me want to beat her senseless! We will find that. Listen a lot and talk less. All the best. We saw it-. It sounds aggressive. Yes. It sits in a soup, in a very spicy soup. It calls on your senses much more than many other countries. So, even if youre six months older than me, you get my respect. Maybe a little bit more, I dont know, but it wasnt too far. Your experiences are yours and your observations are your own. Come this scammer, stop stalking me, am here to expose you, can u imagine a ghanian telling a friend of mine from sweeden how dangerous anyone from nigeria could be? I can fix it. When yuh (you) coming? Re: I Hate Jamaicans by Zebulun15 ( m ): 10:18pm On Apr 21, 2021. Research like this is essential to understanding why that is, and how to change it. / Nigerians Condemn Jamaicans Dancing And Rocking On A Bike (1) Why Do Jamaicans Love Ghanaians So Much by Nobody: 2:00am On Nov 18, 2021; dem no fit side you cause Nigeria girls are useless. The German accent is very aggressive. Most of us speak patois, which is an aggressive language, like German. If you hear people laughing, speaking in a way that youre familiar with, or that resonates with your soul. Two such ones are traffigator, an amalgamation of traffic and indicator as is used on a car and with an inserted g for good measure. As for the hurt when criticized, this one had me laughing. I leave the Americans to ponder that one. We were taught that any Xavier: What? Youve seen attempts in Jamaica to have local music or local beats or indigenous beats re-introduce themselves into our music and our way of worship, but wi (we) nuh (dont) reach yet. Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Culture / Ghanians Why Do U Pretend To Hate Nigerians, And Ethiopians Love Us? We generally dont beat around the bush. This person who had negative experiences, I wonder if shes from a northern European background, because I know I need to keep my eyebrows from moving around them. Call them what you might, but they were not getting on their knees! Because Ackee came from Ghana, but Ghanaians typically dont eat ackee. I mean, the Dominican (Republic) is embarrassed of their hate of Haitian people. That said, homophobia is not mean. Stock Photos from Photos.com, iStockPhotos.com, 123rf. Some of the stuff youre saying, youre not getting a lot of the stereotypical, Id say. So, if it means that you have to hide the truth to maintain peace or to not ruffle feelings, then people will hide the truth and they dont consider it lying. but all the island peoples are family. Ruth: Im good Xavier. If she don't move herself .. , I'm DYING because I'm reading this while you have your name set to "Passive Aggressive"!!! Much of the hype of hatred of any form is No, Im not saying were going to kill you if you say the wrong thing. THE TRUTH IS this is why you are disliked, hated even, by other islanders, your other side of the family. The more bold and straightforward someone is the more they seem to be this way. The Chieftaincy System keeps it very much alive. I wouldn't say we are mean, per say We're just short-tempered and aggressive. Going to work or school on a rainy day Mi wi cum, wen de rain ease up There is also a what many call today toxic maculinity part of the culture. You know, when you enter a room, you have to greet people in a certain direction. 4. My anecdote, as you condescendingly put it (theres that jamaican charm again), comes from working with only Jamaicans for the last 2 and a half years. The gecko known as the croaking lizard (they make croaking sounds) in Jamaica is the most feared lizard. What I am saying is that we have a culture of responding aggressively when you cross the line. So one of the beautiful things about Ghana is that, they revere their elders. Thinking about it the only reason that would be accurate is where we are tired of our culture being exploited otherwise we're laughing or stating facts. The other one that I used to get quite often and it would make me laugh. Web13 September 2020. WebJamaicans hate utility bills especially for water and light (electricity). WebRespect, Jamaica! It was, it was near to the castles? Whats the attraction or place that if I come to Ghana, I should visit? Because of this, many foreigners see us as aggressive, especially when they work with us. Im looking forward to, as you said, to wheel and come again.. You know, I think at some point we will were going to dig deep enough to find it. They know which parts, they know that it has to open, as well. We wont even get into the comments made when we chose not to support that Shacari girl after she disrespected one of our Jamaican athletes. 2. In another paper (Mller and 1. We want to hear from you! Xavier: The canopies that you go up on the trees, but the best part for me was just listening and just watching the people and it was just amazing to me. However, your observation of how that pride plays out is shallow and inaccurate. But wouldnt you rather know now than later? Im a proud Jamaican love us or hate us Barbados or Trini we dont care we are who we are we wont stop yall from hating us cause your countries aint the only country that hate Jamaicans and we are still living so we dont care. Why Do Jamaicans And Ibibio Men Hate Tall Girls / Why Are Ghanaians So Mean? And now I couldn't get a new bank card. We're honest. I wasnt romanticizing about it. In our series of letters from African journalists, Ghanaian writer Elizabeth Ohene looks at the fraught relationship between Ghana and Nigeria, It was Black Uhuru, Steel Pulse. The whole family system, the matrilineal system of the Akan or the Ashantis. In Ghana, so thats what I would do in Ghana. Thats all Im saying. Peace out. (She was probably just pissed that shes in Canada in winter!). Put more simply, we are not a culture that beats around the bush and we dislike people who do. I thank you for the education about Jamaican culture. Mi fraid (I am afraid), but people do and I Yes. You claim to be descendants of the Maroon, yet you attack your brother and devise a mischief. You can find, Lets think. Who cares? The whole concept of an interracial country, like Jamaican where were predominantly black, but every now and then you see a hint of this and a hint of that. So it boils down to racism or the belief Although in Jamaica sexual boundaries are rigidly and violently monitored, we integrate readily and easily with different ethnicities, political views and national boundaries. What can you accomplish by not having a conversation that might solve problems? You know, and that traditions have been carried out since then. Ruth: Okay. As a little girl in primary school, our teacher taught us that Barbados was the jewel of the Caribbean. Seek peace. Britt The Beauty (@Britt__Da__Shit) March 8, 2020. (@jhrissland) March 7, 2020. So for example, if a relative dies, your own relatives could take a week to tell you that somebody important, somebody close to you has died because they dont want the shock of it to hit you. And there is big emphasis and focus on peoples external identity and value. Whats it Like Being a Jamaican Living in Australia? I mean theyre very, very different places. Therefore when those blunt comments or people do get some kind of blunt thing or criticism back, my god they do not take it well. Its beautiful to watch in motion, but social media has messed with it. Kirk Campbell, i dont know if youre a jamaican but Im one, and we are a very aggressive people, yes, aggressive. Tell us by leaving a comment below. So, whats the main takeaway here? . Maybe its not the race, but the nationality and the culture that comes with it? I don't think we're mean, but we're very direct for sure. So yes. This is all also part of ego and a learned hardened exterior they have. . Getty Images. You have the chief, you have people who report to the chief, et cetera, and so Ghana tends to be hierarchical across many fronts. Ghanaians believe in peace, at all costs. Xavier: It was near enough to the castles. Yes. I guess home is where the family is too. Back to Vegas: Im Driving Across the Country in the Middle of a Pandemic. Yes, well make it work for us. If I said to you, Xavier, bwoy (boy), mi a (I am) get married next week enuh (you know), yuh (you) coming to the wedding? As a Jamaican, yuh seh, Bwoy mi have sumn book fi next week so, a cya come. (you say, boy I have something book for next week so, a cannot come). I would believe that if you believe. I think its beautiful to watch that. If you look awful in that dress, we will tell you so and hurt your feelings. Xavier: Because maybe now that explains the other side of, the DNA results that I got, which says Ben in Ghana and Nigeria. Bajans dont hate Jamaicans. We own it. Ruth: Yes. Don't let the frown scare you. More like direct. Furthermore, our society and culture is inherently aggressive. . WebApparently, some Africans perceive Jamaicans as rude and think they give all Black folks a bad reputation. It is therefore not DNA based but a pure sociological ill that can be address frontally. But theyre Ghanaian kids with international attachments. So what is this rubbish about Bajans not liking Jamaicans? But the one thing that caught my attention was, you said, The dancing is to another level. Okay. So, that is typically, and I speak with lots of Jamaicans about that. After that trip, we went up to a park in the hills-. There are no hurt feelings, but if you dont know our culture you would assume otherwise. The same is true of the Jamaican accent. You can never go clockwise when youre saying hello to people. Were still very conservative in Jamaica, for the most part. So, you lived in South Africa for a time also? I think every, black person, every person of color, every person, even white, it dont matter. Instead of trying to answer this one myself, Ive enlisted the help of fellow Jamaicans to tell you why we are so mean after all or that youre totally mistaken. And I was like, no, but the Virgin Mary just didnt have a baby. As mad/crazy as they were (supposedly), these humans knew they didnt want to be slaves. Mi nuh (I dont) get there yet. I was only there practically a day and a half, two days. We may be loud and in some cases brutish but we're polite and respectful. Rhaatid! The rest is history. They can deport us until kingdom come, but the UK is an extension of Jamaica. Is there something Jamaicans Hate missing from this list? Despite all the challenges Generally speaking, we dont like stupid questions and we hate repeating ourselves. But like seriously? But both of them caught my vibe. Dressing to the nines. FOH, Go, get a damm haircut, and learn where in Africa jamaicans came from , youre a damm fool, Instead of writing this load of crap Why does the author not ask Jamaicans to stop stealing the $4million reported by LIME to stop stealing the copper wire for residents of Manchester to have service. In some cultures, imitation is flattery. Here is your epic story rhyme and poems and story plot lines and all. What people dont realize is that the open market is what is used by the majority of people here. It is an offense that can start an angry mob. We Jamaicans are, for the most part, open and accepting people. Saving water and electricity is an art practiced by many Jamaicans daily. Its wasnt necessarily Bob Marley. Likewhat?? It was the African Americans. WebThe ethnogenesis of the Black Jamaican people stemmed from the Atlantic slave trade of the 16th century, when enslaved Africans were transported as slaves to Jamaica and An intriguing and fascinating story; adopted from the book The ORIGINAL JAMAICAN Patois: Words, Phrases and Short Stories, Mi granny always used to sehJamaican Proverbs, Funny But True: Croaking Lizards and Jamaicans. Now, if youre not a first-timer and you already used to the place, and I would say, everybody should try it, is Fufu. And Kelewele, which is fried ripe, and Im going to say it, plantain. Jamaican men can try to boss Jamaican women around all they like, but unlike America, we have a predominantly Black Matriarchal culture. Flee from projections. But yes, theres a good and bad side to everything. Theyll tell you you cant take critisim and a second later youll give constructive critisim and theyll get defensive then turn it around on you and attack. i have a lot of Jamaicans friends and i give all the respect drew to them god bless all my springfield Jamaican. Number one place that you must visit? I Here, youd find that people would rather say, Oh, thats nice. WebWhat I have realized from going between both communities is this belief that my fellow Jamaicans hold that, most African Americans are lazy, unambitious and therefore deserve whatever negative attitude they may receive from a majority class. The sense of humor is different, but its still very I think whats common to both countries, is that sense of humanity, where people are a bit more forgiving of each other and, yes, warmer and fuzzier. WebTHE TRUTH IS, we were taught to hate JAMAICANS. Hypocrite. No humans like to be critisized or wrong but the force seems stronger in the jamaican culture. Bring the food from your culture, but please do leave everything else at the door. I think theres so much to see that you just have to silence yourself and silence the critique, save the questions, and do ask them. On a bad day? 5.Small gravy portions Nuh gi mi nuh dry so so food, put more gravy pon it jamaycanprincess (@jamaycanprinces) March 8, 2020. It wasnt even, Bob Marley, yes, but there were others who were also important. So if you are going to be lying down on a beach in a swimsuit, you will find people coming home from a funeral, staring at you, kind of thinking, what are you doing? So they dont tend to display their body, to design clothing, to display their body like that. I wasnt dreaming about it. Listen to them, listen to how they interact. If youre LGBTQ then there is documented truth to Jamaican being hostile. I appreciate knowing how to not offend and not be offended. I read the comments made by anonymous about the bullying and rudeness and I cant help but wonder if that person didnt fully grasp cultural differences. Why is that? We want to hear from you! A part of me was saying to myself that, because we hear that a lot of us, Jamaicans, are from Ghana or that region, we, though may be psychological, its built in our minds to think that. And you do have to watch yourself quite a bit. So, much like we talk about Patois being or soul or heart language. Jamaicans like many others cultures have things they hate. I have two Jamaicans in my house and I love them to death. Once people realized there was a cat in the bag, they had so many questions and wanted to meet him. This is rapidly changing, but not fast enough. Xavier: So food, lets talk food. The other thing I like about Ghana is, well, theres so many things. I think a lot of people hear things said in Patois, or even just our accent when we speak English, and interpret the things we say a lot more aggressively than we might intend, but we're not mean at all. How Jamaican Men Say Thank You to another Jamaican How Jamaicans Greet You When They Have Not Seen You 20 English Words That Sound Better In Jamaican Patois. Then we get to the attitude of being tough. We absolutely hate when you meet us for the first time, and five seconds into learning were Jamaican, youre trying to sound like us and talking about Jamaican mon and Bob Marley. On a good day and if youre a tourist, we might let this slide. We could lose patience with a friend in two seconds and then be fine again in five. . 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