Greetings Village! #DailyAfricanProverbs takes us to #Ethiopia The Proverb says: “If you pick up one end of the stick you also pick up the other.” African proverbs are as relevant today as they were centuries ago. This particular proverb is stating that everything is connected. You can’t just pick up one end of the stick […]
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Greetings Village! #DailyAfricanProverbs takes us to #Kenya The Proverb says: “Do not allow the belly to make you useless.” African proverbs can offer wisdom and guidance in everything, from the importance of hard work to the dangers of gossip. Today, the proverb “Do not allow the belly to make you useless” is a good reminder […]
Greetings Village! #DailyAfricanProverbs takes us to #Cameroon The Proverb says: “Rain does not fall on one roof alone.” African proverbs are a valuable source of wisdom and you should share this one with as many people as possible. In a globalized world, we are all interconnected and what happens to one person or community can […]
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 […]
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. […]