juju

(jo̵̅o̅′jo̵̅o̅′)

noun

Origin: Hausa, an evil spirit, fetish

noun

a popular dance music that originated in Nigeria, characterized by repetitive, complex rhythms and chanted vocals that create a hypnotic effect

Origin: ? after the sound of a tambourine used when playing the characteristic rhythm of this music

See juju in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An object used as a fetish, a charm, or an amulet in West Africa.
The supernatural power ascribed to such an object.
A style of Nigerian popular music featuring electric guitars and traditional drums.

Origin:

Origin: Hausa jūjū, fetish, evil spirit

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