Introduction

A special feature of this website is to circulate worldwide an “African Proverb of the Month.” Our plan to is post an important proverb from a different African country every month. We use a simple format that includes: first, meaning and use of the proverb; second, biblical parallel; and third, application of the proverb. African proverbs of previous months are found under “Resources” starting with the June, 1998 “African Proverb of the Month.” You are invited to send an African Proverb to the moderator@afriprov.org to be posted on this website. We hope this can be a participatory website. Welcome.

June 1, 2026

June 2026 African Proverb of the Month They are about to burn the fresh (wet) firewood, what will happen to the dry ones Sukuma (Tanzania) Proverb

Jalindobhaka ni ndoto ali njumu ginehe (Sukuma) Zinawaka zilizombish, itakuwaje kwa zile kavu (Swahili) Ils s’apprêtent à brûler le bois de chauffage frais (humide); qu’adviendra-t-il alors […]
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May 5, 2026

May 2026 African Proverb of the Month The heart of the leader is the pod of the groundnut that hides a lot of things Lega (DRC) Proverb

Mutima wa mwâmi mwema wabisa byîngi. (Lega) Moyo wa kiongozi ni ganda la karanga ambalo huficha mambo mengi. (Swahili) Le cœur du chef c’est la gousse d’arachide qui cache beaucoup de choses. (French) The heart of the leader is the pod of the groundnut that hides a lot of things. (English)     Lega (DRC) Proverb   Background, Meaning and […]
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