Greetings Village! #DailyAfricanProverbs takes us to #Mali The Proverb says: “A rooster is not expected to crow for the whole world.”African proverbs are always insightful. They just hit differently, you know what I mean? It’s like, they speak to the soul. And they’re always so deep. Like this one from Mali: “A rooster is not […]
Month: November 2022
Greetings Village! #DailyAfricanProverbs takes us to #Ghana The Proverb says: “A crab does not give birth to a bird.” Filled with wisdom, African proverbs often use comparisons to animals or natural phenomena to teach a lesson. Today’s proverb “A crab does not give birth to a bird” from Ghana warns people against being too trusting. […]
Greetings Village! #DailyAfricanProverbs takes us to #Somalia The Proverb says: “If you heal a person’s leg do not be surprised if they use it to run away.” African proverbs are insightful, often witty sayings that offer advice and wisdom on a wide range of topics, from relationships to parenting to business. The proverb “If you […]
Greetings Village! #DailyAfricanProverbs takes us to #Ghana The Proverb says: “Even the lion, the king of the forest protects himself against flies.” African Proverbs and African culture: Today’s #DailyAfricanProverb hails from Ghana, and it talks about self-protection. Just like the king of the jungle, even the strongest among us must guard against potential threats, no […]
Greetings Village! #DailyAfricanProverbs takes us to #Ethiopia The Proverb says: “Restless feet might walk into a snake pit.” African Proverbs give wise insights into the human experience and can often be applied to modern-day situations. Today’s African Proverb from Ethiopia tells us to think before we act, as impulsivity can lead us into dangerous situations. […]
Greetings Village! #DailyAfricanProverbs takes us to #South Africa The Proverb says: “Do not call a dog with a whip in your hand.” African Proverbs has long been used as a means of conveying wisdom and offering guidance for daily life. This South African proverb wants you to approach things with a calm and open mindset. […]
Greetings Village! #DailyAfricanProverbs takes us to #South Africa The Proverb says: “Do not call a dog with a whip in your hand.” African Proverbs has long been used as a means of conveying wisdom and offering guidance for daily life. This South African proverb wants you to approach things with a calm and open mindset. […]
People mistakenly believe that focusing on themselves first is selfish. They think they should be focused on others first and foremost, and everything else will fall into place. However, this could not be further from the truth. Focusing on yourself first is one of the most important things you can do. In life, it’s important […]
We’ve all heard the saying, “If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.” But what does that mean? But, to succeed at something, you must put in the work upfront. You can’t just wing it and hope for the best. If you do, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment. Take, for example, the Ghanaian […]
Greetings Village! #DailyAfricanProverbs takes us to #Morocco The Proverb says: “Let us sit bent, but talk straight.” In Moroccan culture, respect for elders and community leaders is highly valued. At the same time, true leaders are expected to speak their minds and offer honest opinions rather than simply agreeing with those in power. The proverb […]