"A Nation That Is Unserious": Jamaicans Dub SA Siblings After Their Reaction to Hurricane Spark
- A South African content creator praises Jamaicans for their humour and resilience in the face of Hurricane Melissa
- He noted the cultural connection between South Africa and Jamaica, highlighting the popularity of reggae music and Rastafarian culture in South African communities
- The content creator's video sparked a lighthearted discussion about the similarities between the two nations, with many Mzansi users agreeing and sharing their thoughts
A South African content creator amused Mzansi after claiming that Jamaicans are the country's "siblings in the diaspora" following their light-hearted response to a devastating hurricane.
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The coastal areas of southwest Jamaica suffered devastation after being in Hurricane Melissa's direct path at first light on 29 October 2025. Images from the region show many homes demolished, cars overturned, electricity lines collapsed, and trees uprooted, according to ABC News.
In the viral video, shared by the young man on his TikTok handle @okami_blackw7lf, clips of Jamaicans creating funny content amid the storm are shown, jokingly stating:
"A nation that is as unserious as us is Jamaica because while they are being hit by the most powerful storm ever and the rest of the world is sending thoughts and prayers, this is what Jamaicans are up to."
He highlighted how the Jamaican people’s humour and resilience reminded him of South Africans, saying:
"Jamaicans are probably the closest people to South Africans outside of Africa."
@okami_blackw7lf also noted that many Mzansi social media users agree, with some suggesting that Jamaicans could even replace Afrikaner refugees who travelled to America in May 2025.
The creator went on to reflect on the cultural connection between the two nations, explaining that reggae and Rastafarian culture have long had roots in South African communities, particularly in Cape Town’s coloured neighbourhoods.
"I’m not sure what the story is behind that, but there were always Rastafarians, and reggae music has always been popular in South Africa," he said.
He concluded the video by proposing a celebration linking the two nations:
"After South Africa wins the 2026 Soccer World Cup, we should stop in Jamaica to have the after-party."
Despite the humour, the TikTok user @okami_blackw7lf ended on a heartfelt note, expressing solidarity with the Caribbean nation.
"As unserious as we are, we hope and pray Jamaica remains safe and that the island recovers quickly," he said.
Mzansi peeps couldn’t help but agree as they flooded the comments section with jokes and laughter since it was published by @okami_blackw7lf on 29 October 2025 on TikTok.
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Netizens react to the TikTok video of Jamaicans
The online community took to the comments section to express their thoughts, saying:
Lera said:
"Mind you, Jamaicans watched Generations 🤣"
Ashleyromai added:
"Jamaican here living in South Africa, and I'm heartbroken for my country😭😭 Jamaica is in shambles, many are left homeless, the hospitals and police stations are unrecognizable!! Schools are completely destroyed, and lives have been lost."
Divine Love wrote:
"My shock when I found out Jamaica is not in Africa and Bob Marley and Lucky Dube aren't siblings 😫 P.S I'm not South African."
Nolo stated:
"Jokes aside, may God protect them."
James Sebola replied:
"Jamaica and South Africa are siblings."
Ntando commented:
"I'm blessed having both cultures 😂"
Watch the video below:
Other extreme SA weather stories
- The South African Weather Service issued several warnings for provinces across the country, expecting thunderstorms.
- Briefly News also reported on a tourist's video that captured Cape Town's powerful winds, which amused viewers online.
- A group's camping trip at Bronkhorstspruit Dam was disrupted by extreme weather that caused chaos at their campsite.
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