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Noise and Hunting don’t Go Together | AFIAPodcast | African Proverbs

Greetings, Village! #DailyAfricanProverbs The Proverb says: “Noise and Hunting don’t go together.” This African proverb speaks to the importance of silence and focus when you want to achieve your goals. Just as a loud noise can scare off prey during a hunt, distractions, and noise in our daily lives can hinder our ability to achieve […]

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Today’s Hunger does not Share Itself with Tomorrow’s Hunger | AFIAPodcast | African Proverbs

Greetings, Village! #DailyAfricanProverbs takes us to #Bambara The Proverb says: “Today’s hunger does not share itself with tomorrow’s hunger.” This Bambara proverb reminds us that we cannot rely solely on today’s resources to meet tomorrow’s needs. We must plan ahead, be mindful of the future, and make wise choices that will sustain us in the […]

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Hunger is Felt by Slave and King Alike | AFIAPodcast | African Proverbs

Greetings, Village! #DailyAfricanProverbs takes us to #Ashanti The Proverb says: “Hunger is felt by slave and king alike.” This Ashanti proverb speaks to the universality of basic human needs, regardless of social status. It reminds us that we are all vulnerable to the same fundamental desires and sufferings, regardless of our position in life. Let […]

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A Single Tree Cannot Make a Forest | AFIAPodcast | African Proverbs

Greetings, Village! #DailyAfricanProverbs takes us to #Ewe The Proverb says: “A single tree cannot make a forest.” Just as a forest is made up of many trees working together, so too can we achieve great things when we work together towards a common goal. It’s easy to feel like our individual efforts may not make […]

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Find Your Balance | AFIAPodcast | African Proverbs

Greetings, Village! #DailyAfricanProverbs takes us to #Ewe The Proverb says: “Making music without pause damages the instruments.” Even the most beautiful things in life require rest and rejuvenation to continue to flourish. Just as a musician must pause to tune their instrument, we too must take breaks to recharge and renew ourselves. We live in […]

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Spreading Joy | AFIAPodcast | African Proverbs

Greetings, Village! #DailyAfricanProverbs Today’s Proverb says: “Happiness is not perfected until it is shared.” When we experience joy and happiness, it’s not meant to be kept to ourselves, but rather shared with those around us. By sharing our happiness with others, we deepen our relationships and strengthen our bonds, and spread positivity and joy to […]

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Understanding the Proverb ’The Voice of Truth is Easily Known | AFIAPodcast | African Proverbs

Greetings, Village! #DailyAfricanProverbs takes us to #Wolof The Proverb says: “The voice of truth is easily known.” The truth has a way of making itself heard, even in the midst of confusion and chaos. When we speak the truth, it resonates with those around us and has a powerful impact. It’s a beacon of light […]

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Exploring the Proverb ’The Word of a Powerful Man is Truth | African Proverbs

Greetings, Village! #DailyAfricanProverbs takes us to #Bambara The Proverb says: “The word of a powerful man is truth.” Have you heard the Malian proverb that says, ‘The word of a powerful man is truth?’ While we may be skeptical of this statement in today’s world, there’s a deeper message to be gleaned from this proverb. […]

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Over Truth, There Is Light | AFIAPodcast | African Proverbs

Greetings, Village! #DailyAfricanProverbs takes us to #Morocco The Proverb says: “Over truth there is light.” Have you heard the Moroccan proverb, ‘Over truth, there is light?’ It’s a powerful statement reminding us of truth’s illuminating power. When we embrace fact, we free ourselves from the darkness of ignorance and deceit, and we can see things […]

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How Truth and Morning Eventually Become Light | AFIAPodcast | African Proverbs

Greetings, Village! #DailyAfricanProverbs takes us to #Ethiopia The Proverb says: “Truth and morning become light with time.” Truth and morning have something in common – they both become light with time. This Ethiopian proverb is a reminder that the truth may not always be apparent at first, but as time goes on, it becomes clearer […]