origin of the saying mumbo jumbo?

Question

i have heard this saying indicating foolishness for many years.when andwhere did it originate?

Answer 1

Meaning

Nonsense, especially meaningless speech and often associated with spurious religious ritual.

Origin

There might be thought to be more than a hint of racial stereotyping in use of this phrase today. The casually racist belief in the gullibility of the supposedly childlike fuzzy-wuzzies was widespread when this term was coined, and it hasn't shaken that off.

The phrase probably originated from the Mandingo name Maamajomboo, which was a masked dancer that took part in religious ceremonies. In the 18th century Mumbo-jumbo referred to a West African god.

Answer 2

Mumbo Jumbo Origin

Answer 3

Mumbo Jumbo, or mumbojumbo is an English phrase or expression that denotes a confusing or meaningless subject. It is often used as humorous expression of criticism of middle-management and civil service non-speak, and of belief in something considered non-existent by the speaker (ghosts, religion etc.).

It was coined during the time when Great Britain was colonizing areas of the globe inhabited by native tribes that practiced mysterious and puzzling rituals which were then called "Mumbo Jumbo", after a supposed idol.

According to the Concise Oxford Dictionary:

Mumbo Jumbo is a noun and is the name of a grotesque idol said to have been worshipped by some tribes. In its figurative sense, Mumbo Jumbo is an object of senseless veneration or a meaningless ritual.
Mumbo Jumbo is also the name of a quite friendly African spirit. He is used to strike fear into a persons heart, and is regularly used in fear and friend spells.