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A new film, Stew Peas, is drawing attention to Jamaica's outlawed obeah belief system. Obeah, a west African-based magic and spiritual healing tradition, has been banned in Jamaica since the 1700s by colonizers. The film, directed by Sosiessia Nixon, explores the story of obeah through a suspenseful narrative. This development highlights the continued presence of obeah in Jamaican culture, despite its historical prohibition. The film's focus on obeah underscores the enduring influence of African traditions in Jamaica, a legacy of the country's colonial past.

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