Did you know that many of the words we use in Jamaican Patois can be traced back to African languages? True story, our everyday speech still carries echoes of West and Central African cultures. 🎥: @naialovestories on Instagram | Jamaicansdotcom

Jamaica’s official language is English, but Jamaican or Patois (or Patwa) is also spoken. It's a colourful, descriptive and emphatic creole dialect that has been shaped by our African, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and English colonial heritage. Tell us in the comments some of your favourite patois words or expressions. #JamaicanCreole #VisitJamaica :@khoriirhymez | Visit Jamaica UK | Facebook

1.7K views · 31 reactions | Brush up on your Patois with these 7 words and phrases beginning with A. Learn more Patois at jamaicans.com/speak-jamaican ✌ | Jamaicansdotcom | Facebook