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Luyia proverbs

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Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1. Akakhura keetsa inyungu ebuleka.     Beer that will spoil ferments unequally. 2. Imbwa inzifu yemanya.     A thieving dog knows itself. 

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Shubi proverbs

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Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation) 1. Otakubuza Lukole wahikile Mubaga.  Don’t ask for Lukole when you have already reached [the village of] Mubaga.  2. Ukuelekeza atakushisha ni vyiza agaruke    It is difficult to be a … Continue reading →

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Dagomba Proverbs

Posted on April 9, 2015 by

Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1. Naawuni yi kabigi a gbali, o ni wuhi a ni yen kpahi shem.     If God breaks your leg, He will teach you how to limp. 

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Buli Proverbs

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Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1. Pein dan kan jo ya, di voorika an tua.     If an arrow has not entered deeply, then its removal is not hard.

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Zinza Proverbs

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Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1. Omuhuma akenda kwota omulilo; esenya yatizwa onda’zo.      A Tutsi liked to warm himself by the fire; someone else took the bull.  2. Amihwa gaholela nwele.   … Continue reading →

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Nandi Proverbs

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Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1. Makiume sasurwet ak kebet.    You cannot use a wild banana leaf to shield yourself from the rains and then tear it to   pieces later when the … Continue reading →

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Tira Proverbs

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Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1. Ngora inlingino nanine; ndobagi nalobehe ngoba.     Cows are born with ears; later they grow horns. 

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Kuria Proverbs

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Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1. Hano wangere iyomokoro oregeenda bwiire.    If you refuse the advice of an elder you will walk until sunset.  2. Ng’ora, ng’ora, kirunguri kekuya gokerandi.     Slowly, slowly, … Continue reading →

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Bukusu proverbs

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Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1.  Omukekhe na akhetuya saria khukeenda taa.      A child (young person) does not fear treading on dangerous ground until he or she       gets hurt … Continue reading →

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Krio proverbs

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Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)     1. Okro tik nor de grow pas en master.     An okra tree does not grow taller than its master.   

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