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¹juju

noun ju·ju \ˈjü-(ˌ)jü\

Definition of JUJU

: a fetish, charm, or amulet of West African peoples

: the magic attributed to or associated with jujus

of W. African origin; akin to the source of Hausa jùju fetish

First Known Use: 1894

noun

: a style of West African music that is characterized by a rapid beat, the use of percussion instruments, and vocal harmonies

Yoruba jújù

First Known Use: 1982

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