Jamaican Admixtures

**inquisitive** · 2012-03-01, 19:24

These phenotypes are very common in Jamaica. The common misconception is that Jamaicans are purely SSA looking, but the fact is that Jamaica has had a long history of colorism. And it's a fact that Jamaica is the most European genotypically in all of the English Caribbean.

Dougla Looking Jamaicans. Jamaicans refer to these people as "coolies" despite its derogatory meaning places elsewhere.

Supercat

His brother, Junior Cat.

Lissa Hanna, former Miss World 1993. Now is a politician

Rory, a Jamaican selector(DJ) from Stone Love.

These Jamaicans are heavily European influenced.

Michael Manley, former prime minister.

Colin Powell

Spragga Benz

Sean Paul

There are tons of random people I could post, but I need some help. I have tons of old family pictures that I need to scan.

**Hoxxx** · 2012-03-01, 19:27

What's a Dougla?

**jonboyclem** · 2012-03-01, 19:27

Originally Posted by inquisitive

These phenotypes are very common in Jamaica. The common misconception is that Jamaicans are purely SSA looking, but the fact is that Jamaica has had a long history of colorism. And it's a fact that Jamaica is the most European genotypically in all of the English Caribbean.

Dougla Looking Jamaicans. Jamaicans refer to these people as "coolies" despite its derogatory meaning places elsewhere.

Supercat

His brother, Junior Cat.

Lissa Hanna, former Miss World 1993. Now is a politician

Rory, a Jamaican selector(DJ) from Stone Love.

These Jamaicans are heavily European influenced.

Michael Manley, former prime minister.

Colin Powell

Spragga Benz

Sean Paul

There are tons of random people I could post, but I need some help. I have tons of old family pictures that I need to scan.

From most genetic studies I've seen, the average European admixture in Jamaicans is about equal with African Americans.

Based off phenotype. What percentage of Jamaicans are admixed?

**inquisitive** · 2012-03-01, 19:30

Originally Posted by Hoxxx

What's a Dougla?

Black and East Indian admixture.

**Maroon King** · 2012-03-24, 03:07

I know you ain't saying Spragga Benz is highly Euro influenced rigghht.

**jonboyclem** · 2012-03-24, 03:46

Originally Posted by Maroon King

I know you ain't saying Spragga Benz is highly Euro influenced rigghht.

He is for a Jamaican. He looks around 75% African, and 25% European.

**Maroon King** · 2012-03-24, 03:47

Originally Posted by jonboyclem

He is for a Jamaican. He looks around 75% African, and 25% European.

No he isn't JBC...there's Jamaicans who are straight up white or off white bro.

**jonboyclem** · 2012-03-24, 03:54

Originally Posted by Maroon King

No he isn't JBC...there's Jamaicans who are straight up white or off white bro.

Ive heard about them. But theres not doubt that Spragga is more Euro admixed than the average Jamaican. His facial shape looks Nordid influenced.

**Maroon King** · 2012-03-24, 03:55

Originally Posted by jonboyclem

Ive heard about them. But theres not doubt that Spragga is more Euro admixed than the average Jamaican.

Not really dude, he's not even considered "Brown" in JA nor a mixed Jamaican. He's Black enuff to be called Black still.

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Look at him again