Manley looked at the history of the idea of Obeah as a West African phenomenon. More importantly, he emphasised the use of the word “pretence”. He made the case under the appellation of Obeah ...

OBEAH, a system of spiritualism or occultism which employs magical rituals to either prevent or cause harm to offending individuals, is one of the most enduring aspects of West African culture ...

As this example shows, laws against obeah were by no means used only against those of African descent. Although explanations of what obeah was usually included the claim that it was in some way ...

(Jamaica Observer) Three Bills tabled in the Senate Friday to repeal antiquated laws providing for the flogging of criminals, have triggered another debate on whether laws out of sync with modern ...

His 17-piece orchestra brings his ideas into fruition with verve and passion. The track “Obeah Woman” was inspired by Thomas’ own childhood, growing up in a Guyanese-American family in the vibrant ...

Based on an array of different musical genres – spirituals, blues, jazz, gospel, traditional African, Caribbean Folk, Calypso, ska, R&B and reggae – Obeah Opera is a timely reminder of the ...

Believers consider it to be more respectable than the “backward beliefs” brought centuries ago by African slaves. For this reason, people discussed traditions like Obeah — a hard-to-define ...

Central to their story is the Elder (Macomere Fifi), a beggar woman who represents the spirit of obeah – an African/Caribbean practice that some regard as witchcraft, others as age-old healing ...