Christopher Dudus Coke Documentary | The Jamaican Don Who Held a Nation Hostage | Caribbean Gangster
Podcast: History of the Caribbeans | Exploring Resilience and CulturePublished On: Fri Jul 11 2025
Description: Power, politics, and Caribbean history collide in “Dudus Coke Documentary: The Jamaican Don Who Held a Nation Hostage.” Journey from Kingston’s Tivoli Gardens—where Christopher “Dudus” Coke ruled like a king—to the U.S. courtroom that finally silenced him. History experts, travel experts, and Jamaican music insiders unpack how colonization, Cold-War politics, and dancehall culture forged a cartel that was loved by its community yet feared worldwide. Why did an entire neighborhood face off against the Jamaican Army to protect a wanted trafficker? How did black history, maroon communities, and post-independence resilience shape today’s Caribbean identity? Expect untold truths, first-hand stories, and a soundtrack steeped in reggae, dancehall, and the enduring spirit of the Caribbean region. Listen, decide for yourself, and leave a review—would you have protected Dudus…or betrayed him? #DudusCoke, #JamaicanDon, #CaribbeanGangsters, #TivoliGardens, #CaribbeanHistory, #Dancehall, #Reggae, #BlackHistory, #ShowerPosse, #TrueCrimePodcast
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