In English
“go on do your thing”
Meaning
'Gwaan do yuh ting' — go ahead and do your thing. An encouraging send-off, it tells someone to carry on doing what they do well, to live their life and handle their business freely and confidently, without minding what others think. It is a blessing to proceed and be oneself, a warm nod of support and freedom given to a friend, an artist, or anyone stepping out to make their move. Easy and generous, it hands the person their liberty to get on with what is theirs to do.
Examples
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Yuh talented, so gwaan do yuh ting!
You're talented, so go ahead and do your thing!
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Nuh mind di hater dem, gwaan do yuh ting.
Never mind the haters, carry on doing your thing.
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Mi proud a yuh — gwaan do yuh ting, youth.
I'm proud of you — go on and do your thing, young one.
Origin
'Gwaan' (go on) + 'do yuh ting' (do your thing) — an encouragement to proceed and be yourself.
How it’s used
Supportive and affirming; a common way to cheer someone on. 'Gwaan' = go on / carry on.