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A straight tree never lasts in the forest. ~Ghanaian proverb A crab does not beget a bird. ~Ghanaian proverb A cracked bell can never sound well. ~Ghanaian proverb A healthy person who begs for food is an insult to a generous farmer. ~Ghanaian proverb A woman is a flower in a garden; her husband is […]

Proverbs (ebe) are the main ingredients in the Akan language. Akan proverb: Obi Nkyere Abofra Nyame. (No one points out God to a child.)Meaning:The omnipotence of God; the existence of God is not limited only to adults. Akan proverb: Onipa ye de. (Being human is sweet.)Meaning: No man lives in isolatio Akan proverb: Nsa baako

Explore the wonderful world of quotes and proverbs from the lands of Ghana and Nigeria. These wise sayings cover many broad topics such as commons sense, patience, kindness, humility, greed, courage, family as well as survival and patriotism. Ghanaian proverbs and Ghanaian wise sayings: A child who asks questions does not become a fool. ~Ghanaian

Dagbani Proverb: Tin yi woga, tin mbe di tooni.Translation: If a town is far, there is another farther away.Meaning: You might think you are the only one who has got the most difficult problem. Someone else has a more difficult problem than yours. Dagbani Proverb: Nubil yimi ku pii kugli.Translation: One finger cannot pick a

Sisala Proverb: Tel dintel ninga gbele.Translation: When I fall and you fall, it is fair play.Meaning: All must help to maintain a healthy relationship. Sisala Proverb: Keng di mi kong kiase gbanga.Translation: If you hold and I hold too tightly, it will break the calabash.Meaning: Learn to exercise patience. Sisala Proverb: Loriming ni bula jung

Proverbial Wisdom from Africa. A short list of some traditional African wise sayings and proverbs for everyday life. In these proverbs are some hidden treasures of wisdom and common sense. Enjoy! African proverbs, African Sayings, African talks and African thoughts It takes a whole village to raise a child. ~African Proverb (“Ora na azu nwa”