Xavier Murphy

2 months ago | jamaicans.com | Xavier Murphy

James Earl Jones was known for his powerful voice and commanding presence, but did you know he once played a Jamaican immigrant in a little-seen film called The Annihilation of Fish? Released in 1999 and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Charles Burnett, this unique romantic comedy-drama features Jones in one of his most unusual roles—yet it went virtually unseen for decades. Now, with a restored version available, audiences finally have a chance to experience this overlooked gem.

2 months ago | jamaicans.com | Xavier Murphy

The Florida Panthers have recognised Jamaican-born entrepreneur Andre Kay with the Black Excellence Award, celebrating his outstanding achievements in business and leadership. The honour was presented at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, marking a significant milestone in Kay’s journey as a trailblazer in the digital marketing industry. Kay, the CEO and Founder of Sociallybuzz, has been a driving force in helping businesses grow through social media marketing.

2 months ago | jamaicans.com | Xavier Murphy

Recently, some people have been arguing that the correct version of the popular Jamaican saying is “Horse dead and crow fat” instead of the widely known “Horse dead and cow fat.” However, whether this is true or not remains open to interpretation. Jamaican proverbs often evolve over time, with different meanings attached depending on the context in which they are used.

2 months ago | jamaicans.com | Xavier Murphy

Professor Hubert Devonish of the University of the West Indies has been one of the strongest advocates fighting for Jamaican Patois as a Language. He has created a writing and spelling system for Jamaican Patois. This month we have a conversation with him about Jamaican Patois as a Language. I am not Jamaican but Guyanese. My language awareness started in Guyana in relation to Guyanese Creole or as we term it, Creolese.

Jan 30, 2025 | jamaicans.com | Xavier Murphy

Jamaica continues to make a significant mark on the global music scene, with three of its artists securing spots on Rolling Stone’s 250 Best Albums of the 21st Century (So Far) list. The featured artists—Sean Paul, Popcaan, and Koffee—represent a diverse blend of dancehall and reggae talent that has captivated audiences worldwide. Koffee, the youngest Jamaican artist to be recognized, achieved the highest ranking at #156 with her debut album Gifted.