The African continent is known for its rich oral traditions. Proverbs are the most widely and commonly used in this tradition of oral arts. The use of proverbs permeates the entire African society – ...

There is a Nigerian saying, which Author Chinua Achebe is famous for making widely known, that perfectly sums up the importance of proverbs. It says, Proverbs are the palm oil with which words are ...

African culture is rich with wise sayings that have practical uses for us. Some gems, with our insights enclosed in parentheses: When the heart acts, the body is its slave. (Do not let emotions make ...