Proverbs are an integral part of African culture. Simple statements with deep
meaning, they are guidelines for individual, family, and village behavior.
Below are 23 West African Proverbs. These proverbs originate from Ghana and mostly used by the Akans to teach and to counsel, and also to rebuke. Enjoy reading
African proverbs are a source of inspiration and motivation. It inspires good deeds and frown on negative attitudes, also serve as a great rebuke to the wayward. Below
Much of Africa's history has been passed on through the generations orally. One consequence of this is that traditional wisdom has been crystallized in the form of proverbs.
One attribute of a typical African home is the speaking of proverbs during conversations. African proverbs are mostly expressed as euphemisms, sarcasm and also serves as counsel. Proverbs