Though oftentimes we tend to believe that life is unfair and there is no natural justice, old sayings like this restore our faith in the ultimate karma, which is how life balances itself. This African ...

African proverb of the day focuses on a message from the Ashanti people of Ghana. The proverb says “One falsehood spoils a thousand truths.” This message explains honesty, trust and truthfulness. Many ...

One should not let their mouth carry them where their foot can't bring them back. It means do not say anything without thinking, out of rage, and regret later because you can't take back those words.

There are times in families when disagreements, misunderstandings and challenging moments are a reality. However, strong relationships can remain intact when faced with such challenges. The African ...

Proverbs are an essential learning tool for students of African languages. In the African Proverbs Project, the Boston University African Studies Center has collected short performances by African ...

African proverb of the day: An old African proverb about relationships, wealth, and human values continues to attract attention for its simple yet powerful message. The proverb says, “When you marry a ...

I have been collecting African proverbs for a few years now. I love the mix of rich metaphors, wisdom, wit and refreshing bluntness that they offer. Whilst they are specific to African culture, ...

Ancient proverbs often survive because they capture complicated truths in remarkably few words. Across Africa, generations have relied on these sayings to pass down observations about human nature, ...

We LOVE celebrating Valentine’s Day because it means we get to let our awesome ONE members know how much we appreciate them! This year we have decided to express our feelings for you lovely bunch ...

We are pleased to introduce this new field of study and practice called Organizational Paremiology, This is a unique and specialized field aimed at impacting organizational performance. Based on the ...

The proverb is most prominently traced to West Africa particularly within the Yoruba and Igbo cultures of Nigeria, as well as parts of Ghana (Akan tradition). In these agrarian societies, food is not ...