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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February 2026 African Proverb of the Month You have fled from the rain, can you flee from the dew too? (Sukuma) Proverb

Uishige imbula ulushige na lume? (Sukuma)
Umeikimbia mvua waweza kuukinkimbia na umande pia? (Swahili)
Vous avez fui la pluie, pouvez-vous aussi fuir la rosée? (French)
You have fled from the rain, can you flee from the dew too? (English) Sukuma (Tanzania) Proverb Background, ...
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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
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
July 2025 African Proverb of the Month Before you say a word to people, think first. Bena (Tanzania) Proverb

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