A majestic old oak stood tall against the roaring, lightning-struck sky, its gnarled roots anchoring it to the muddy earth. Today’s Nigerian Proverb: “Only what you fight for lasts” A majestic old oak stood tall against the roaring, lightning-struck sky, its gnarled roots anchoring it to the muddy earth. Today’s Nigerian Proverb: “Only what you … Read more
Nigerian proverb of the day (AI generated image) Have you ever flinched at something completely harmless just because it reminded you of an old hurt? A Nigerian proverb perfectly captures this feeling. It is said that a person bitten by a snake lives in fear of the worm. This saying is well known among the … Read more
Nigerian proverb of the day (AI generated image) Stare into the gutters long enough and you’ll catch a fish. At first it sounds like nonsense. Who can find fish in the gutter? But that’s the sly trick of this Nigerian proverb, using an unlikely image to make a very practical point. It is said that … Read more
Today’s proverbs in Nigeria value experience, wisdom and insight. How can a person lying down see more than a person up in a tree? Maybe it’s insight. If the man lying down is more insightful than the man in the tree, it is absolutely possible, this ancient African proverb celebrates wisdom, experience and insight. The … Read more