The people reclaiming Jamaican Patwa

Around the world, people of Jamaican heritage are starting to reconnect with the island's powerful language – and its complex history. Cagney Roberts, who grew up in London’s Caribbean community, explores the compelling history of Patwa - and how this once mocked language is becoming a source of pride for Jamaicans across the diaspora.

Credits:

Story: Cagney Roberts

Illustrations by: Idris Veitch

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