My People Say

"The one who rests in the shade, doesn't know how strong the sun can be." Igala proverb

Wealth can make people forget those who are suffering.

MY PEOPLE SAY--NIGERIAN PROVERB OF THE WEEK

"The fisherman does not set his trap once." Ijo people

Persevere for success!

MY PEOPLE SAY--NIGERIAN PROVERB OF THE WEEK

“Medicine that is mixed with food – if it does not cure the disease, it will cure hunger.” Nupe proverb

Oh, nothing is useless!

MY PEOPLE SAY--NIGERIAN PROVERB OF THE WEEK

"Only a fresh fish can be bent." Nupe proverb

Nigerians often curl a fish and peg it in that position in order to smoke it dry; they are here referring to training children.

MY PEOPLE SAY--NIGERIAN PROVERB OF THE WEEK

When you're very sick you will promise a goat for recovery, but when you get better, a chicken will seem sufficient.

Jukun people

MY PEOPLE SAY--NIGERIAN PROVERB OF THE WEEK

"A person's behavior and achievements reflect home training."

--Urhobo proverb

MY PEOPLE SAY--NIGERIAN PROVERB OF THE WEEK

"A woman whose husband has decided to hate her cannot solve the problem by cooking tastier soup." Igbo proverb

MY PEOPLE SAY--NIGERIAN PROVERB OF THE WEEK

"Money for hand, back for ground"

Like a sensible prostitute, get paid in advance in uncontrolled circumstances.

MY PEOPLE SAY--NIGERIAN PROVERB OF THE WEEK

"The bride we meet at the party always wants to party--and sooner or later requests a divorce." -- Yoruba proverb

MY PEOPLE SAY--NIGERIAN PROVERB OF THE WEEK

"Money for hand, back for ground." Nigerian English

i.e., like a prostitute, one will do things only after certain assurances are complete.

MY PEOPLE SAY--NIGERIAN PROVERB OF THE WEEK

"Slowly, slowly defeats quickly!" Tiv people, Benue State

MY PEOPLE SAY--NIGERIAN PROVERB OF THE WEEK

"If a snake fails to show its venom, children will use it to tie firewood." Igbo proverb


Sometimes it's necessary to be aggressive to defend one's abilities and capabilities.

MY PEOPLE SAY--NIGERIAN PROVERB OF THE WEEK

"The fish that can see its water is growing shallow cannot be stranded." Yoruba proverb

Awareness means preparedness.

MY PEOPLE SAY--NIGERIAN PROVERB OF THE WEEK

"When two elephants fight, the grass gets trampled" -- Nigerian English
When two important people quarrel, stay out of the way! It's the little ones who get caught up in the trouble that lose out!

MY PEOPLE SAY--NIGERIAN PROVERB OF THE WEEK

"It is your enemies who make you." For they force you to use your wits and excel--your friends and loved ones are content with you as you are!

MY PEOPLE SAY--NIGERIAN PROVERB OF THE WEEK

My favorite--"The tongue must always touch the aching tooth." That is, it's hard to abandon painful thoughts or forget them--our inclination is to probe and measure the discomfort or agony