Browsing: African Proverb

Impatience can be fatal. As this African proverb vividly puts it, in your haste, you might accidentally find yourself getting a venomous bite if you don’t…

This week’s African proverb is a reminder that the same challenge can affect us differently – depending on our constitution. Do we bow to life’s pressures…

Before you blow off some steam, remember venting your anger might feel good at the time but it’s not very productive in the long run. As…

How important is leadership? Will a great people under a lesser leader succumb to weaker forces led by someone great? We might want to take this…

In truth, nothing lasts forever. Yet in Nigeria, they say that until you’ve experienced the enchanting aroma of Hausa perfume, the concept of “lasting forever” becomes…

Our African proverb of the week comes from Ghana and offers some humour paired with a deep message. Sometimes we need to adjust our position to…

This African proverb is a great one to start your week. And its meaning is simple. People may mock you for standing out, but it’s often…

Today’s African proverb can be traced back to Accra, Ghana. It reminds us that the problems and misfortunes of others make for good gossip – until…