“When mosquitoes work, they bite then they sing.” – Mali Proverb Are you feeling like you’re in a manipulative relationship? You’re not sure, but something just doesn’t feel right? If so, read on. In this blog post, we will discuss the signs of manipulation and how to deal with it. It can be difficult to […]
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Daily African Proverbs and Quotes | AFIA Podcast
The African Father in America podcast is presented by Simon Javan Okelo. Join him as he discusses daily African proverbs with guests on Clubhouse and YouTube every Monday to Friday at 6 am PST/4 pm EAT to find out what they mean and how you can apply them in your life today. #Afiapodcast is available on all podcasting platforms.
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In each episode, Simon has a conversation with a guest about a different African proverb. They’ll discuss what the proverb means and how it can be applied to modern life. Whether you’re looking to learn more about your heritage or just want some sage wisdom for your day-to-day, this podcast is for you.
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“If you ask questions, you cannot avoid answers.” – Cameroon Proverb Making informed decisions is critical to your success as an entrepreneur. You need to be able to gather information, analyze it, and make an informed decision based on that analysis. This requires a lot of skill and practice, but it’s worth it in the […]
“The squirrel does not talk back to the elephant.” – Angola Proverb There are some things in life that we can’t change and you shouldn’t fight every battle. We might as well save our time and energy for the things we can control. This is especially true when it comes to business. There are battles […]
“Drop by drop the river rises.” – Morocco Proverb Making a difference in the world can seem like an impossible task. It often seems like we need to do something grand and heroic in order to make a real impact. But that’s not the case at all! In fact, you can make a real difference […]
“A sheep does not lament the death of a goat’s kid.” – Uganda Proverb One of the most important skills that you can have in your everyday life is empathy. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. It allows us to see things from someone else’s perspective, and to […]
“Sugarcane is always sweetest at the joint.” – South Africa Proverb. It’s easy to get bogged down by the day-to-day tasks of life and forget about what we really want to do. We put our dreams on the back burner because they seem impossible, or we’re not sure how to go about achieving them. But […]
Since the beginning of time, people have been searching for meaning in their lives. The human condition is one that drives us to seek answers and try new things- even if it means giving up what’s comfortable or familiar before trying something different. But how do you know when your current situation needs some changes? […]
“Cross the river in a crowd and the crocodile won’t eat you.” – Madagascar Proverb There’s a reason why teamwork is such an important part of business. When everyone works together towards a common goal, the results can be amazing. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the importance of teamwork and how collaboration can help […]
“It is best to bind up the finger before it is cut.” – Lesotho Proverb We all have them. Moments where we say something that we instantly regret. Maybe it’s a snarky comment, or an insult that we hurl at someone in anger. Whatever it is, these moments can be damaging to our relationships, both […]
Imagine you’re in the middle of nowhere, and your car breaks down. You have no phone service, and there’s no one else around for miles. What do you do? Most people would panic. But what if you were stranded with a broken-down car and a full tank of gas? You’d be in trouble. The same […]