What does Gaza mean in Jamaican?

What does Gaza mean in Jamaican?

English: I represent Gaza. Slang expression originally used to describe a southern city in Jamaica called Portmore (hometown of Jamaican DJ Vybz Kartel). Nowadays is used to refer to a crew/movement started by Vybz Kartel which featured popular Jamaican entertainers such as Popcaan and Tommy Lee.

What does fully Gaza mean?

The word Gaza comes from the Hebrew Azzah, loosely meaning “strong city.” The entire region is named for its capital city, which has been conquered many times over the centuries. Among its many rulers were the Philistines. The theme of “strength” is indirectly connected to Gaza in the Bible.

Who is Gaza in Jamaica?

Gaza is the nickname of the Empire’s home community of Waterford, Portmore, while Gully(side) is the nickname of arc-rival Mavado’s home community Casava Peice. Gully and Gaza are also nicknames given to The Alliance and Portmore Empire respectively by fans.

What Bible says about Gaza?

Gaza is also mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as the place where Samson was imprisoned and met his death. The prophets Amos and Zephaniah are believed to have prophesied that Gaza would be deserted. According to biblical accounts, Gaza fell to Israelite rule, from the reign of King David in the early 11th century BCE.

What is Gully vs Gaza?

Gully side now consists of Mavado, Elephant Man, Bounty Killer, Serani among others while Gaza consists of Vybez Kartel, Spice and Beenie Man. It all started with Vybz Kartel who was DJ with The Alliance outfit whose members included Bounty Killah. However, he soon fell out with the leader of the group, Bounty.

What is the status of Gaza?

The territory is still considered to be occupied by Israel by the United Nations, International human rights organisations, and the majority of governments and legal commentators, despite the 2005 Israeli disengagement from Gaza.

Is Bounty Killa Gaza or Gully?

Gully side now consists of Mavado, Elephant Man, Bounty Killer, Serani among others while Gaza consists of Vybez Kartel, Spice and Beenie Man. But what brought the latest war? It all started with Vybz Kartel who was DJ with The Alliance outfit whose members included Bounty Killah.