Hey guys, what’s up? Today, we’re going to be talking about an African proverb that I think you’re really going to like. It’s called “You cannot kill an elephant with bullets of wax.” Now, I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, “That’s a crazy proverb. Who would ever try to kill an elephant with bullets […]
Month: October 2023
Have you ever felt like you’re throwing pebbles at an elephant? It’s like no matter what you do, it doesn’t make a difference. This Nigerian proverb can teach us a lot about how to deal with these situations. In this video, we’ll explore the meaning of the proverb “Throwing pebbles at an elephant in no […]
Hey everyone, what’s up? Today, we’re going to be talking about the African proverb “Thought breaks the heart.” I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, “How can a thought break my heart? I’m a tough cookie. My heart is made of stone.” But hear me out. Thoughts can be powerful. They can make us feel […]
Ever wondered why a village cock can’t crow in town? It’s a Kenyan proverb that teaches us a valuable lesson about success. In the village, the cock is the king of the roost. He crows loudly and proudly, and everyone knows who he is. But when he goes to town, he’s just another bird in […]
Hey everyone, what’s up? Today, I’m going to be talking to you about an African proverb that I really love: “The hair on the head is older than the beard on the chin.” This proverb means that our elders are wiser than we are. They have more experience and knowledge, and we should learn from […]
Hey everyone! It’s Simon Javan Okelo, your African proverb expert. Today, we’re talking about the Malawian proverb, “The mouth and the hand can never miss each other.” This proverb is a reminder that our words and actions are always connected. We can’t say one thing and do another without people noticing. But what does this […]
What’s up everybody? It’s your me, Simon Javan Okelo, the African proverb expert. Today, we’re talking about the Sierra Leone proverb, “A twisted hand cannot grip well.” This proverb means that if you’re not honest and trustworthy, people won’t be able to rely on you. Just like a twisted hand can’t grip well, a person […]
The Zambian proverb “The rock that is in the middle of the sea does not fear the rain” teaches us about the importance of resilience. Just as a rock in the middle of the sea can withstand the heaviest storm, we too can overcome any challenge if we are resilient. This proverb is especially relevant […]
The Ugandan proverb “No one can hear a broken drum” is a powerful reminder that our words and actions have a profound impact on others. When we are broken, our voices are silenced, and our message is lost. In this video, I will share three nuggets of wisdom from this proverb that can help you […]