African Proverbs, Sayings and Stories – African Proverbs, Sayings and Stories

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Collection of, and Commentary on, 436 Sayings on East African Cloth (Misemo Kwenye Khanga na Vitenge vya Afrika Mashariki)

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Proverbs and African Christianity

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Bassa (Liberia) Proverbs For Preaching and Teaching

January 2026 African Proverb of the Month Only the fire can break a strong calabash (Alur) Proverb

Agwata ma tek mac kaku re. (Alur, Uganda and DRC)
Moto pekee ndio unaweza vunja calabash. (Swahili)
Seul le feu peut briser une calebasse solide. (French)
Only the fire can break a strong calabash. (English)
Alur (DRC & Uganda) Proverb
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July 2022 African Proverb of the MonthIf you want to walk fast, walk alone. If you want to walk far, walk together. Agaw (Eritrea and Ethiopia) Proverb and Burkina Faso Proverb
August 2022 African Proverb of the Month Many pieces of firewood light the whole night.Sukuma (Tanzania) Proverb
July 2025 African Proverb of the Month Before you say a word to people, think first. Bena (Tanzania) Proverb
February, 2022 African Proverb of the MonthThe one who leads (usually in a herd of cattle) drinks clean and clear water. Sukuma (Tanzania) Proverb
October 2022 African Proverb of the Month One hand does not raise a child. Sukuma (Tanzania) Proverb
August 2024 African Proverb of the Month A lover’s place has no hills Gikuyu (Kenya) Proverb

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